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Peter Bannan

Flood focus for stormwater study

KERANG’S township drainage infrastructure will be studied and an urban stormwater management plan developed to help Gannawarra Council better manage localised flooding. The council resolved at its ordinary meeting last month to engage civil...

14 Mar 2025

News

Kerang saleyards could go on market

GANNAWARRA Council will dispose two of its infrastructure assets, including the Kerang saleyards. The council determined at its February ordinary meeting to permanently suspend on-site cattle sales services at the saleyards and identify feasible...

14 Mar 2025

Community

Naming honour for much loved local

QUAMBATOOK stalwart Norma Bennett will have a laneway named in her honour. The currently unnamed track between the town’s bowling and lawn tennis clubs will now be known as Norma Way in recognition of her contribution to the community, after...

14 Mar 2025

Politics

Minister Tierney reveals water buyback ‘disquiet’

THE Victorian Government has doubled down on its opposition to federal water buybacks, saying they have “significant consequences” for regional communities. Member for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell asked Water Minister Gayle Tierney in...

13 Mar 2025

Community

Learn how to apply for grants

COMMUNITY groups, not-for-profits and individuals seeking funding are encouraged to attend grant writing workshops in the region this month. The six interactive workshops from March 24-27, presented by Keith Whelan, known as The Grants Guy, will...

13 Mar 2025

News

Have your say on names for roads, features and localities

GANNAWARRA residents can have their say on a draft document that outlines the process the council uses to select, approve or assign names for roads, features and localities within the municipality. The council was told at its February ordinary...

13 Mar 2025

Politics

Lahy flies flag for federal election

LAKE Boga landscape gardener Chris Lahy will again “fly the flag” for the Australian Citizens Party at the upcoming federal election. The father-of-five said ever since he “joined the throng of politicking”, he had put himself forward as a candidate...

13 Mar 2025

Community

Bridge to Bridge cancellation tip of iceberg

COMMUNITY events that use public roads in the Gannawarra Shire are at risk of having to find alternatives after rule changes to traffic management. The Victorian Government recently adopted national standards, which required event organisers to put...

12 Mar 2025

News

Murray appoints chief for ‘next growth phase’

MURRAY River Council has appointed experienced local government director Stacy Williams as its new chief executive. Ms Williams has been director of healthy communities and environments at City of Greater Bendigo since July 2022. She has also served...

12 Mar 2025

News

Council redirects research funding to WMLIG

MURRAY River Council will withdraw its membership from a research organisation and redirect it to Western Murray Land Improvement Group. The council resolved at its recent ordinary meeting to provide 12 months notice to withdraw from the One Basin...

12 Mar 2025

News

On the buses to connect towns

EXTRA V/Line coach services between Wodonga and Kerang are needed to improve access to jobs, education and healthcare, the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body has found. Infrastructure Victoria this week released its draft 30-year...

11 Mar 2025

Community

Cohuna Show bigger and better

ALL the favourites return this weekend for the 111th annual Cohuna Show, with a new family fun day added to the schedule. The two-day event begins on Friday night with an action-packed program to cater for all ages and interests. There will be the...

11 Mar 2025