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Peter Bannan

Grandma, mum, daughter on court

THE love of netball has been passed down the generations for one family at Murrabit Football Netball Club. In a rare sporting feat, three generations of one family shared the court last Saturday. Harper Bujdoso, 12, took to the court for the C Grade...

9 hours ago

News

Impact of levy ‘significant’

THE financial impact of the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund for ratepayers of Gannawarra Shire is “significant”, according to the council’s officers. While moving to oppose the controversial levy at the May ordinary meeting, councillors...

16 hours ago

News

Council endorses policy for memorials

GANNAWARRA Council has endorsed a reviewed policy that deals with memorials on roadsides and public open spacesThe policy provides framework for the approval, installation, maintenance, and removal of memorials on council-managed land. It ensures...

16 hours ago

Community

Quambatook stalwart Jan Free remembered

AN icon of the Quambatook Football Netball Club, Jan Free has been remembered as a “spirited, competitive and tough” player. Jan died on June 7, aged 75. The football/netball club led the tributes to the Kerang and District Netball League (later...

16 hours ago

Bowls

Bowls notes

TWENTY-four players graced the greens in milder conditions last Tuesday at Kerang Bowling Club’s weekly Black Duck two-bowl triples. We were pleased to welcome visitors from Cohuna, Golf, Boort and Kerang Golf. Lindsay Hein, Reg Hipwell and...

21 hours ago

News

Chief executive Geoff Rollinson reappointed

GANNAWARRA Shire Council has reappointed Geoff Rollinson as its chief executive, extending his contract for a further two years. First appointed to the role in December 2022, Mr Rollinson has a 30-plus year association with local government in the...

07 Jul 2025

News

Kangas to keep kids entertained

THE Cohuna Football Netball Club has announced a school holiday program designed to keep local kids active, connected, and having fun during the break. Open to all primary school-aged children across the region, the program will run at Cohun...

05 Jul 2025

News

Higher water, sewerage bills in the pipeline

MOST water and sewerage prices in Cohuna, Leitchville and Macorna will increase by an average of 4.5 per cent in 2025-26. Coliban Water has confirmed its prices for the upcoming financial year as it continues its $500 million program of capital...

03 Jul 2025

News

Plenty of parking for caravans

GANNAWARRA Shire Council chief executive Geoff Rollinson says a holidaymaker’s personal experience in Kerang is “contrary” to what he hears from fellow travellers. Geelong resident Ralph Lester complained about cars taking up dedicated caravan...

02 Jul 2025

News

Flood prevention highlighted

GANNAWARRA Council will support community advocacy in flood mitigation and recovery in Kerang West after a petition was signed by hundreds of people. The council at its May meeting unanimously resolved to receive the petition and request a report...

01 Jul 2025

News

Responsibility lies with land managers and regulatory authorities

THE council says its hands are somewhat tied because responsibility for waterways lie with the relevant land managers and regulatory authorities. However, the council unanimously resolved to support informed community advocacy that aligns with...

01 Jul 2025

News

Glasshouse heats up with major milestone

CONSTRUCTION of The Glasshouse @ The Gannawarra has reached a key milestone, with the project on track to open later this year, according to the council. Work to install the glass panel frames that will form the exterior of the shire’s newest...

01 Jul 2025