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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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Plan to go back to Nicholls
EUROA may once again switch electorates ahead of the next federal election after both major political parties have suggested the once again to adjust the…
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Historical panels to tell rich stories from Strathbogie township history
THE thirst for capturing the history of is alive and well, with the Strathbogie Tableland Historical Group receiving a grant to erect interpretative panels detailing the history of the area.
Locals calling for new faces in community crime prevention strategy
CONCERNED locals are calling for active new members to keep their community Neighbourhood Watch branch afloat.
Chris Raeburn elected unanimously as mayor
EXPERIENCED hands will lead the council for the next year, with Strathbogie Shire council electing Cr Chris Raeburn from the Honeysuckle Creek ward to lead as mayor at council’s statutory…Read more
Plan to go back to Nicholls
EUROA may once again switch electorates ahead of the next federal election after both major political parties have suggested the once again to adjust the boundaries of Indi.
Violet Town market re-opens
THE Violet Town Market is back and ready to welcome locals in a COVID safe way.
Award winning pies are on the menu
STAFF at Euroa’s Mawson’s Bakery have celebrated some commendations from Australia’s best pie judges in the latest Official Great Aussie Pie Competition, receiving eight awards.
Local artist inspires with Euroa mural work
LOCAL artist Deborah Cavanagh is working alongside Euroa Secondary College students to do their part to brighten the Euroa township through mural work.
Welcome, Melbourne!
BUSINESSES throughout the Strathbogie region experienced their biggest amount of trade in many months this past weekend, with an influx of tourists arriving after the first weekend without a ‘ring…Read more
Sport
Enthusiastic juniors indicate a great future for the club
JUNIOR Tennis commenced on Friday, November 13 at one of the most picturesque sporting settings in Victoria, Euroa Lawn Tennis Club.
New era of Lindsay Park Racing off to a flying start at Spring Carnival
THE team at Lindsay Park Racing have an extra spring in their step after winning the coveted Bart Cummings award as the leading trainers of the 2020 Spring Racing Carnival.
Perfect conditions, great results for Euroa
GLORIOUS conditions greeted tennis players on Saturday for round three of the Benalla and District Tennis Association.
Mixed results at all levels
ON a beautiful spring day two teams played at Euroa and one was away.
Athletic Sports – St John’s School
AFTER a delay caused by the COVID-19 restrictions, St John’s Primary School were eventually able to hold their annual athletic sports.
Euroa Lawn Tennis Club
TENNIS returned to the picturesque Euroa Lawn courts on Saturday with the first round of the Benalla and District Tennis Association completed in almost perfect conditions.
Looking toward the future at Avenel Cricket Club
CRICKET looks to be booming down for the Avenel Cricket Club, especially for the town’s young.
Calls for more members at Violet Town Bowls Club
THE Violet Town Bowls Club are urgently looking for new members to take part in regular social bowls days, with an aim to get competing again.
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Historical panels to tell rich stories from Strathbogie township history
THE thirst for capturing the history of is alive and well, with the Strathbogie Tableland Historical Group receiving a grant to erect interpretative panels detailing the history of the area.
Violet Town market re-opens
THE Violet Town Market is back and ready to welcome locals in a COVID safe way.
Award winning pies are on the menu
STAFF at Euroa’s Mawson’s Bakery have celebrated some commendations from Australia’s best pie judges in the latest Official Great Aussie Pie Competition, receiving eight awards.
Local artist inspires with Euroa mural work
LOCAL artist Deborah Cavanagh is working alongside Euroa Secondary College students to do their part to brighten the Euroa township through mural work.
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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