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Australian honour
EVEN after retirement, Euroa’s John Simpson never thought his work advocating for the blind and vision impaired in the community was done.
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Calls for a safer freeway crossing at Avenel
LOCAL Avenel residents are calling on the Victorian Andrews Government to make the intersection of the Hume Freeway and Jones St safer to cross.
Colleen Furlanetto awarded an OAM for her local work
EUROA’S own Colleen Furlanetto has been recognised with an OAM for her community work within the Strathbogie region.
Mick Williams awarded Order of Australia Medal
Strathbogie Shire councillor Mick Williams has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his many decades of serving his community as a councillor and for his involvement with…Read more
Violet Town police officer receives accolade
LEADING Senior Constable and sole member officer at Violet Town Police Station Pat Storer has been awarded an Australian Police Medal within the Australian honours system.
Australian honour
EVEN after retirement, Euroa’s John Simpson never thought his work advocating for the blind and vision impaired in the community was done.
New CEO hits street
STRATHBOGIE Shire Council’s new chief executive officer Julie Salomon certainly isn’t wasting any time in her first few days of the role.
Euroa Arboretum to showcase Taungerung bush tucker, medicine
MEDICINAL plants and the bush food of local Traditional Owners will be a new centrepiece for the Euroa Arboretum thanks to a recent grant from the Victorian Government.
Four charged over behaviour on Lake Nagambie
IT’S been a busy week for water police on Lake Nagambie with officers charging four jet ski riders with offences relating to speeding and dangerous behaviour this past weekend, and…Read more
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Euroa under 16s entering new realm
THIS year the Goulburn Valley Football League is commencing an Under 16 boys football competition which will be played on Saturdays, most likely before the thirds match.
Job still to do for Euroa
IT was a lovely day for cricket on Saturday, January 25 when Euroa’s A Grade line up was eager to take on a strong Central Park line up at the…Read more
Game slips away from team
Euroa B grade cricketers lost the toss and were disappointed not to be batting but quickly lifted their spirits with four early wickets.
Lachlan McDonald takes out Mansfield champion of champions
SHOOTING at Mansfield Clay Target Club on Sunday saw Euroa’s Lachlan McDonald produced a top shooting effort in the ‘Champion of Champions’.
Avenel Bowls Club
CONGRATULATIONS to Pam Pedder on winning the 2019/20 Ladies’ Club Championship.
First gunshots for the new year
NORTH East Zone president Raids Euroa Club. The Euroa Clay Target Club conducted its first competition shoot for 2020 on Sunday at the Violet Town Shooting Complex. The North East…Read more
Singapore apprentice jockey in town
AN apprentice jockey from Singapore is making Euroa is home as part of an exchange program which will see him train at the Lindsay Park training facility.
Wickets fall and Euroa advances
ON what was a great day for cricket, Euroa hosted Old Students for a vital Haisman Shield encounter. Euroa started well winning the toss and electing to bat on a…Read more
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Mick Williams awarded Order of Australia Medal
Strathbogie Shire councillor Mick Williams has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his many decades of serving his community as a councillor and for his involvement with…Read more
A little miracle
THE flood of emotions felt by an expectant mother cannot be described in a single paragraph as the number of words needed to describe the experience would take up half…Read more
Rob Asquith honoured for efforts
THE man responsible for one of Euroa’s most successful annual events, the Euroa Show and Shine, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award for his work.
CEO appointed
STRATHBOGIE Shire Council has announced the appointment of Julie Salomon as their new chief executive officer (CEO), after an extensive recruitment process. Ms Salomon, who starts her role on January…Read more
Rural
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.
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.
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