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Classes start for 123 preps
THERE were tissues and tears and also smiles and a sense of anticipation last week when the district’s prep. grade students began their primary school…
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Lucky escape in caravan roll-over
A COUPLE escaped injury when a four-wheel-drive towing a caravan ran off the road and overturned at Kerang East in Monday evening.The collision occurred on…
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Heat health alert issued
RESIDENTS are urged to drink plenty of fluid and stay out of the sun, if possible, after the Department of Health issues a Heat Health…
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Solar farm support
A FEDERAL Government commitment to the renewable energy sector is set to reap benefits to Gannawarra Shire Council’s plans to promote the municipality as a…
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Love and tragedy by the Murray
FOR devout William Shakespeare followers, Romeo and Juliet by the Murray River was the perfect venue for its portrayal on Sunday. Tragedy and love struck…
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Extreme fire risk
THE Country Fire Authority has declared an Extreme fire risk for tomorrow, with the temperature to reach 44 degrees.Dry conditions, as well as a predicted maximum…
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Finals battle continues
WANDELLA kept its hopes to claim the Northern District Cricket Association A Grade double chance alive with the club’s first win this season against Nondies.…
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Hawks on edge: Club calls for senior players
TWO seasons after winning the Golden Rivers Football League senior premiership, the Wakool Football Netball Club faces spending the year on the sidelines unless it…
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Stories, craft and magic
GANNAWARRA Library Service’s school holiday program will ramp up this week, with events occurring at three of its branches. Sessions began last Friday at Kerang’s…
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A cause to shine
ALTHOUGH born an entertainer, Carole Heap prefers causes, not people, to shine in the spotlight. At the age of 49, Mrs Heap didn’t think she…
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Hunt concerns: Backlash following MP’s comments
LOCAL residents and traders have raised concerns with a retiring Federal politician’s calls to cancel the 2016 duck hunting season Labor MP Kelvin Thomson recently…
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Here for all
THE welcoming attitude of Gannawarra residents toward refugees was on full display in Cohuna on Sunday at a gathering of locals and Afghan people from…











