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Pool push

MEMBERS of the community continue to push for “concrete answers” in regards to receiving a new and improved Cohuna Swimming pool for the benefit of the district. At Wednesday’s council meeting Narelle Stone asked council why it has taken more than 10...

Rescue attempt

I’d noticed this bloke struggling for a few days in some snags near the Murrabit boat ramp last week, so on Thursday I launched the boat in a rescue attempt. I hauled him into my boat, where he lay gasping on the deck for a few minutes. I helped him...

Funding for show upgrades

SHOW societies in the Mallee are encouraged to apply for funding to help with the upgrading, maintaining, buying or building of new showground infrastructure and attractions. The Australian Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants...

Complaint definition causes confusion

GANNAWARRA Shire is among the least transparent of Victorian councils in handling complaints, a recently released Ombudsman’s report suggests. While the report showed Victoria’s 19 “small shire councils” recorded an average of 150 complaints...

Murray Water market inquiry

FARMERS and irrigators in the district are being urged to share their thoughts on the current Murray Darling basin water markets. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission yesterday announced it would be holding a series of public forums...

Novelty event raises much-needed funds

The second edition of the Man and Woman of the Lake was held at Kangaroo Lake Caravan Park recently, raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Park owners Clive Patullock and Gez Sherwell had a special motivation for introducing the event.“We have...

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Australia Day nominations open

Nominations are open for Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2020 Australia Day Awards. Presented annually as part of Australia Day celebrations, Gannawarra Shire Council mayor Lorraine Learmonth said the awards recognised the contribution residents make to...

Managing water remains difficult

WHILE claiming to avoid more mass fish kills this summer, water minister David Littleproud remained adamant that “until it rains” managing water, would remain difficult. Earlier this week the Murray–Darling Basin governments joined together to...

Protecting turtles

PROTECTING turtles in our region has become a priority for the Victorian government, recently announcing they will provide more than $7000 to help restore and repair their natural environments. Turtles Australia Inc is set to receive $7450 from the...

What concerns you the most when driving on rural roads?

What concerns you the most when driving on rural roads?

Prayers that saved a nation

One of my favourite planes to observe at the biennial Avalon Air Show is the Spitfire. It became one of Britain’s most potent weapons as the might of Hitler came against the Allied forces during the Second World War. The Spitfire had a vital role to...

Soaring road toll

LIVES lost on Victorian roads this year to date have reached a staggering 218 deaths, well surpassing the total of last year’s road toll. Last year, a total of 213 lives were lost but that figure has already been exceeded 10 months into 2019. For...

Bowling with babies

Bowling with BabiesParents with babies and young children will be able to experience the fun of lawn bowls during a special event later this month. Gannawarra Shire Council, VicHealth and Bowls Victoria are uniting to host a free Bowling with Babies...

Gambling support course

Victorian Commission of Gaming and Liquor Regulation statistics show that poker machine spending has increased by 1.39 per cent in the Gannawarra region in the last year. As part of Victoria’s Gambling Harm Awareness Week, Northern District Community...

Embracing technology

TWO and a half million people are currently not online in Australia, and four million people have limited digital skills. To help encourage communities to take part in an increasingly digital world, this week marks Australia’s Get Online Week. Get...

Weather snapshot

IN the last 30 years in North Central Victoria, average annual rainfall has decreased, the autumn break has been delayed, frosts are coming later and more often, and more hot days are occurring, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. A climate guide...

Be alert of counterfeit currency

Counterfeit notesPOLICE are warning residents to be alert of counterfeit currency circulating within the area. The warning comes as a Cohuna business came into contact with a fake $50 note last week. Cohuna Police, Senior Constable Dean Closter said...