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NSW Water Minister Abandons State’s Farmers

It’s not only media requests that get dodged by NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson, but the plight of NSW family farmers is just as inconsequential. Independent Member for Murray Helen Dalton has called on NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson to stand...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 hours ago

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Kerang to Koondrook Rail Trail Comes Up Short

Efforts to develop a 22km rail trail between Kerang and Koondrook have been dashed by environmental regulation, flooding risk and clearance issues. The original intent of the project was to follow the old tram line, with former Gannawarra Shire...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 hours ago

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Making a Splash in Koondrook

The Koondrook Pool is officially open for the swimming season! The community-run swimming pool provides a vital service to the community from both sides of the river. The three pools offer a safe place for kids to learn water safety, cool off in the...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 hours ago

News

Koondrook Levee Works

Designs for stage one of the Koondrook levee works have been finalised. The project, when completed, will mitigate the risk of riverine flooding in the Koondrook township. The design height of a 1% flood, or 1 in 100 event may also reduce the need...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 hours ago

The Bridge

New Mayor Calls for a United Gannawarra

Gannawarra Shire Council has elected Cr Garner Smith to the role of mayor for 2025, narrowly edging out Cr Ross Stanton, who is the new deputy mayor. “I certainly appreciate the faith that’s been placed in me by both community and fellow...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 hours ago

The Bridge

Scale of Big Renewables Laid Bare

The Federal Government’s push to go ‘green’ appears to be spiralling out of control, with new costs estimated that the transition will take $1.3 to $1.5 trillion. I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to fathom a trillion dollars, so...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 hours ago