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Time to mask up
THOSE living in the Strathbogie Shire – along with the rest of regional Victoria are once again being asked to stop the spread of COVID-19 and abide by stage three…Read more
Balmattum Hill Walking Track to reopen
THE Balmattum Hill Walking Track will reopen to the public just in time for the June long weekend and the easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
COVID-19 Triage Kiosk Trial at Nagambie Healthcare
NAGAMBIE Healthcare (NHC) has become the first medical facility to trial a screen for COVID 19 symptoms via a new touchless kiosk triage system developed by a Melbourne–based technology solution…Read more
First local case recorded
THE Strathbogie local government area recorded its first case of COVID-19, with the diagnosed person being instructed to self-isolate.
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Mayor will not recontest election
AFTER four years as mayor of the Strathbogie Shire Cr Amanda McClaren has confirmed she will not be standing in upcoming elections in October.
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NEW FACES: 14 candidates have put their hand up to the councillor positions at the Strathbogie Shire council elections
MANY new beginnings for Strathbogie Shire councillors will come to fruition come October with six new candidates making themselves known for the upcoming elections.
Mayor will not recontest election
AFTER four years as mayor of the Strathbogie Shire Cr Amanda McClaren has confirmed she will not be standing in upcoming elections in October.
A wheelie bad idea
HANDMADE bike tracks that have been dug out and constructed beside Euroa’s Apex Walking Track have been degrading the natural beauty of Sevens Creek since November of last year.
Water wonderland mural created for Euroa Swimming Pool
SWIMMERS will be greeted by a bit of colour this summer, with a new pool mural completed over the weekend at Euroa’s Swimming Pool.
Nagambie CFA calls for more volunteers
WE all live in a great country that has hot summers each year.
JobKeeper keeps them surviving COVID
INDEPENDENT Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines, highlighted two Euroa businesses recently in her speeches in Federal Parliament in regards to JobKeeper and the need to keep it continuing.
A bold new strategic plan for Euroa Health
EUROA Health is excited to be developing a new Strategic Plan leading it for 2021-2025 period.
Farmers scrutinise Local Law No 2
STRATHBOGIE Shire councilors were expected to adopt Community Local Law No. 2 at last night’s monthly council meeting, before it goes into ‘caretaker’ mode prior to elections in October.
Sport
Euroa Golf Club
THE easing of restrictions from last Thursday have meant club golf competitions could recommence so golfers made the most of it on Saturday, September 19 with the September monthly medal…Read more
Remembering the Euroa community spirit during Sydney 2000
THE Sydney Olympic Games reached far and wide across the country, and for three Euroa locals – Peter Noye, Mick Peel and David Mawson – the memories will be something…Read more
Violet Town Football Netball Club – Coaches needed for 2021 season
THE president of the Violet Town Football Netball Club, Matthew Holmes, is pleased to announce that Eddie Kozole will be back on board as the Reserves coach for 2021.
Tom Panuccio – Olympic Change-Maker Program
TOM Panuccio has been selected as Euroa Secondary College’s Australian Olympic Change-Maker award recipient for 2020.
Farewell to a Euroa sporting legend
Many locals will be saddened to hear that Rod Ferguson passed away last week.
Early hockey success led to ongoing sporting involvement
THE Euroa Secondary College Junior Hockey team won the Victorian All High Championship at the State Hockey Centre, Royal Park on August 25, 1992.
Bella result for Lindsay Park
SHE may not have won a race before Saturday’s Group Three Quezette Stakes at Caulfield, but Lindsay Park filly Bella Nipotina the day proved she was up to the task,…Read more
Anyone for tennis?
WHENEVER an opportunity to play tennis presents itself, Greg Rowe takes the chance and utilises any unused court there is.
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Water wonderland mural created for Euroa Swimming Pool
SWIMMERS will be greeted by a bit of colour this summer, with a new pool mural completed over the weekend at Euroa’s Swimming Pool.
Nagambie CFA calls for more volunteers
WE all live in a great country that has hot summers each year.
Love is in the Longwood air
LOVE at first sight?
Flying Is Just Plane Awesome for Mark Carr
CREIGHTON CREEK resident Mark Carr has lived much of his life in the sky – as a naval aviator, a jet instructor and a pilot for Cathay Pacific Airways.
Rural
Award winning local cattle breeders look forward the future
FARMING will never become weary for Harold and Annette Cocking, who moved locally to breed Vic Angus on their picturesque farm near Gooram.
Women in agriculture focus at forum
A FORUM in Euroa on Wednesday has outlined the many opportunities available for women seeking a career in agriculture. The Country Cuppas event, which was part of the Victorian Rural…Read more
An effort to take pride in
THE Burrumbuttock Hay Runners have set off on their 12th trip to deliver drought-relieving stock feed to farmers in western Queensland. This district’s contribution to the hay run, consisting of…Read more
Aboriginal elders to offer advice
EUROA Fire Brigade volunteer Phil Hawkey will travel to Cape York in the Northern Territory next month to study traditional fire-based practices of the Yalanji Nylungkul Warra community.
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