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Peter Bannan

Cash to revive sewage plant

MURRAY River Council will spend close to $1 million to commence critical restoration works on the Barham sewage treatment plant. The council at its July ordinary meeting approved $900,000 budget reallocation for the works to be green lit. The...

30 Jul 2025

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Koorangie Energy Storage System switched on

THE Koorangie Energy Storage System near Kerang is now fully operational, importing and exporting electricity at its full nameplate capacity to the National Electricity Market. Developed, designed and delivered by Edify Energy, the advanced battery...

30 Jul 2025

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Community grants announced

THERE was a thirst for cash from community groups in the Gannawarra Shire as part of the annual community grants program. Sixteen local projects will share in more than $50,000 of funding. The council received 34 applications, totalling $140,925. The...

30 Jul 2025

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Take a ‘paws’ to register your pet

PET owners throughout the Gannawarra Shire have been put on notice to register their dogs and cats. The council’s local laws team will chase outstanding animal registrations in the first week of August, as part of efforts to reduce the number of cats...

30 Jul 2025

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Loddon Shire dismayed at bank agency closure

LODDON Shire Council says it will make its “displeasure” known to the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank following its decision to close its agency network. The bank last week announced it was axing the agency network in October, which will mean the closure...

29 Jul 2025

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Tapping onto nothing

PATIENCE is a virtue when it comes to V/Line, and commuters will have to wait even longer for the rollout of myki. It’s been revealed Swan Hill is among the regional long-distance passenger lines excluded from the first stage of the rollout of new...

29 Jul 2025

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Let us clear river, says community group

A COMMUNITY group has put its hands up to take on a project managing the removal of vegetation blocking the Loddon River at Kerang. Central Murray Environmental Floodplains Group is in early discussions with North Central Catchment Management...

29 Jul 2025

Church Notes

Church services

AnglicanSUNDAY services in Gannawarra. Kerang St John’s: 10am Holy Communion with Rev Dr Jane Lee-Barker followed by morning tea. Cohuna Cranmer the Martyr: 2pm Holy Communion with Rev Peter Monsborough. Gunbower Christ Church: 11am morning prayer...

29 Jul 2025

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Shire to share in flood protection funds

GANNAWARRA Shire will share State Government funding to address flood protection and mitigation. The funds will address levee issues on Murphy Street in Kerang which caused concern and rapid response from emergency services and locals during the 2022...

28 Jul 2025

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Grants for mental health

MURRUMBIDGEE Primary Health Network has launched a new grants program offering up to $50,000 for community-led initiatives that support mental wellbeing and suicide prevention in the region. Grants of between $5000 and $50,000 will be available to...

24 Jul 2025

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Lions club of Kerang leadership changeover

THE Lions Club of Kerang held its annual changeover last Thursday, in a night of recognition, reflection, and renewed leadership. Past district governor Judy McKerrow was officially reinstated as president for the 2025/26 year by PDG Alan Millar of...

23 Jul 2025

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Have your say on strategic plan

THE Gannawarra Shire’s four-year strategic plan and vision has been released for public feedback, but one councillor is “troubled” by it. Cr Keith Link told last week’s ordinary council meeting that elements of the 2025-2029 Council Plan felt...

23 Jul 2025