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William Reid

Bridge to Bridge cancellation

THE annual Cohuna Bridge to Bridge event has been cancelled due to changes in VicRoads traffic management rules. These changes have caused a significant rise in the cost of hiring a traffic management company and as a result, organisers are unable...

27 Feb 2025

Community

Register now for Cohuna Bridge to Bridge

THE Cohuna Bridge to Bridge event is on again next month. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 2, the day will kick off at 8am at the Cohuna Town Bridge Apex Park. This community driven event, now in its 31st year, and under the leadership of...

25 Feb 2025

News

Work ongoing to restore power

BOORT and Pyramid Hill were without power after severe storms swept through the Mallee on Sunday night causing widespread disruption across the region. Many areas of the network remain damaged at the time The Gannawarra Times went to press yesterday...

03 Feb 2025

Community

Dedicated service to a tee

IN recognition of his remarkable 20 years of service, Alan Shields was awarded with a life membership to the Kerang Turf Club. A long-standing member, Mr Shields is a much loved and highly respected member of the club’s community. Known for his...

29 Jan 2025

Community

Punters up a class at Kerang Turf Club

THE Kerang Turf Club has celebrated another milestone, drawing a record crowd of more than 1700 to the recent Autopro Summer Races. Traditionally held on Boxing Day, the event was moved moved to December 28 to address staffing challenges and...

22 Jan 2025

Community

Lake Meran Festival returns with food, music and entertainment

SUMMER fun is on the way to the region with the Lake Meran Festival back for 2025. In its second year, the festival to be held on February 23 between 3-9pm, is set to be bigger and better. With food, music and entertainment to be in abundance, people...

21 Jan 2025

Year in Review

Year in Review - October 2024

October saw Murrabit’s centenary, a chilli festival in Cohuna, and key community donations. It also featured theft investigations, new fire safety measures, and a leadership change at Murray River Council. Get the full year in review!

04 Jan 2025

Year in Review

Year in Review - September 2024

September saw protests against the Goschen mine, the reveal of Cohuna’s new aged care facility, and progress on Swan Hill’s drag strip. Learn more in the full year in review!

03 Jan 2025

Year in Review

Year in Review - May 2024

May in the Gannawarra Shire featured health service upgrades, a mobile tower win for Kerang Lakes, and new policies on lighting and rates. Want more? Explore the full year in review!

01 Jan 2025

News

How to stay water safe this summer

WITH a warmer than average summer forecast across much of the state, officials are urging people to take extra care when enjoying the water. “With a hot summer expected across Victoria and around the country it is important residents take...

27 Dec 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Summer activities for the youngsters

THE Gannawarra shire council is stepping up these school holidays. Rolling out an exciting line up of programs and activities aimed at keeping the kids entertained this summer. From hands on workshops to outdoor fun the council is ensuring there is...

26 Dec 2024

News

Heat gives ‘paws’ for thought

WITH summer well and truly here it is important to keep our fury friends in mind when out and about. Whether you are taking them for a walk down the street or having them sit in the back of a ute it is important to remember that these surfaces are...

25 Dec 2024