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Fish death query
CONCERNS have been raised by locals after a small number of dead fish have been found washed up in the Sevens Creek over the past…
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Asset opened in Violet Town
THE Violet Town Museum was pronounced “officially open” on Friday night, after months of hard work by the dedicated committee, local tradesmen and community members. Many gathered at the once…Read more
Ryan continues fight for trains
EUROA MP Steph Ryan launched a petition last week calling on the Andrews Labor Government to order new trains for the North East and Seymour lines. Ms Ryan said train…Read more
Fish death query
CONCERNS have been raised by locals after a small number of dead fish have been found washed up in the Sevens Creek over the past two weeks. Dead carp, redfin…Read more
Town economy sees benefit of beer, wine, cider festival
AFTER a successful first year running in 2018, the award winning Longwood Beer Wine and Cider festival is back, with an aim of again supporting their local community. The idea…Read more
Memorial garden officially opened at Violet Town
AS the sun rose at the rail tracks on McDiarmids Road in Violet Town at around 6.30am on Thursday morning, hundreds of people gathered to remember the nine lives lost…Read more
Efficiency grows
MINISTER for Local Government Adem Somyurek has kicked-off a series of meetings with Victoria’s rural councils to learn more about their municipalities, communities and challenges. Minister Somyurek spent last week…Read more
A fight for Euroa x-ray
RESIDENTS of Euroa are no longer able to receive x-rays at their local medical centre, after the running of a mobile machine was cut off on July 2 last year….Read more
Kids back in the school yard
UNIFORMS were put back out on the ironing board last week, as several students began school around the region. For some it was the very first time they would step…Read more
Sport
Funding boost injected into Euroa’s infrastructure
UPGRADES to the Euroa and District Community Sports Centre and Strathbogie Roads were the topic of conversation at a set of announcements made by Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes…Read more
Tigers flex muscles across all grades
EFNC – NETBALL15 and Under WITH regular goal shooter Liza Hearmon and sister Madison Hearmon unavailable, it gave an opportunity for coach Emma Clignett to try some new combinations. Caitlin…Read more
Young Redlegs score first win
LONGWOOD’S under-17 netball team has recorded its first victory in Kyabram District competition this season.
Reserves side hold second
WITH a number of players unavailable for selection when the teams were selected on the Thursday night, it was a worrying thought to supporters on how the reserves would field…Read more
Goulburn Valley complete the double over Ballarat
FOUR representatives of the Euroa Football Netball Club took to the field on Saturday against the Ballarat FNL as part of the Goulburn Valley interleague side, in the clash for…Read more
Euroa under 15s tame the Lions
EUROA’S under 15 girls arrived at Seymour on Sunday to meet a tall opposition.
Euroa and Tabilk proud and strong
EUROA and Tabilk footballers travelled to Rochester on Sunday to represent Seymour District Junior Football Netball League (SDJFNL) in the Interleague games.
Swans’ speed too great to overcome
THE A grade girls got off to a great start, hosting the Shepparton Swans on Saturday.
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Memorial garden officially opened at Violet Town
AS the sun rose at the rail tracks on McDiarmids Road in Violet Town at around 6.30am on Thursday morning, hundreds of people gathered to remember the nine lives lost…Read more
Students off to universities
THE anxious wait for many Victorian students is now over with the release of first round university and TAFE offers now available. Last week 51,638 main round offers had been…Read more
Lasting legacy
A LOCAL man, in a final gesture, has showed his true love for the community by leaving a large sum of money to community groups that profoundly impacted his life….Read more
Avenel boys’ push for a skate park becoming reality
IT was two young boys, with an admiration for skating, bmx and scooting that sparked the beginning of the Avenel Multi Use Precinct.This week, the Precinct was successful in their…Read more
Rural
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.
Farmer wellbeing a hot topic at forum
THE Forum for Farmers was a success with around 95 farmers attending the event, held at the Euroa Conference and Function Centre recently.
Merv Hughes to drop by
THIS Friday farmers throughout the district will join for an all-encompassing workshop in Euroa featuring guest speaker Euroa-born cricketing legend Merv Hughes.
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