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Peter Bannan

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...

19 hours ago

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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...

19 hours ago

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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...

19 hours ago

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

News

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

Politics

All an act?

Camper trailer theftA CAMPER trailer was stolen from a Red Rise Track campsite outside Leitchville between 7am and 9am on July 13. Offenders appear to have cut the lock securing the 2023 MDC Explorer camper trailer to the owners’ vehicle. LEGO fun...

23 Jul 2025

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LEGO fun

CHILDREN will be able to experience the fun of LEGO as part of a new Gannawarra Library Service-organised after school program starting next week. It’s happening Tuesdays, from 3.30pm-4.30pm, at Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library during Term 3. The...

22 Jul 2025

Gannawarra Times

Stalwart of newspaper retires

A LOT has changed in Greg Miles’ time at the newspaper, but the constant desire to tell local stories hasn’t. Today, Mr Miles is retiring after 48 years with the same company, producing multiple mastheads that have since merged and folded in the...

22 Jul 2025

News

Shire survey positive but roads confusion remains

THE long-held confusion about who manages which roads in the Gannawarra Shire has again resurfaced, as council dissected the results of its annual community satisfaction survey. Councillors at last week’s ordinary monthly meeting stressed ratepayers...

22 Jul 2025