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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.
Increased shoppers hit supermarkets across Strathbogie region
PANIC buyers continue to stream into supermarkets across this week, continuing to stock up on food purchases such as toilet paper, sanitisers and soaps.
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Car show cancelled
ANOTHER blow has been dealt for events in Strathbogie with the Australian National Show and Shine, scheduled to be held on Sunday October 4 announcing…
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Immy keeps her focus on footy during break
IMOGEN (Immy) Putt’s involvement with football has been a lifetime love, albeit a short one. When her dad first took her to see a live Carlton game when she was…Read more
Phil O’Brien is loyal to his greatly beloved Hawks
HAWTHORN player and coaching great the late John Kennedy Snr was recently named as an AFL Legend, the highest honour of the game. Sadly John passed away last week. He…Read more
Vote to remove 51 trees at Elloura
STRATHBOGIE Shire Council have decided to pass a motion at its recent planning committee meeting to remove native vegetation to support the development of the residential village at Elloura Estate…Read more
Be safe around horses these holidays
A SAFETY warning is being sent out to drivers tone aware of horse riders on the Strathbogie region’s many tracks over these school holidays. The call comes after Roz Willis…Read more
Landholders helping Swift Parrots
RECENTLY recorded observations at Creighton Hills just outside Euroa is showing the steady growth of one of Australia’s most endangered species of parrot. Dr James Fitzsimons, who is the owner…Read more
Car show cancelled
ANOTHER blow has been dealt for events in Strathbogie with the Australian National Show and Shine, scheduled to be held on Sunday October 4 announcing the cancellation of this year’s…Read more
Jumping for a sister
PHYSICAL activity is always a plus for growing bodies, especially in this time of lockdown where competitive sports are at a minimum right now.
Ryan calls for working group to fix systemic issues with V/Line services
V/LINE’S punctuality has once again recorded a new record low, with 0.6 per cent of trains on the North East line ran on time. It has prompted calls from the…Read more
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Immy keeps her focus on footy during break
IMOGEN (Immy) Putt’s involvement with football has been a lifetime love, albeit a short one. When her dad first took her to see a live Carlton game when she was…Read more
Phil O’Brien is loyal to his greatly beloved Hawks
HAWTHORN player and coaching great the late John Kennedy Snr was recently named as an AFL Legend, the highest honour of the game. Sadly John passed away last week. He…Read more
Hockey in Euroa
HOCKEY has had a long history in Euroa.
The Benefits of Running
EVERYONE has heard that lack of movement is this generation’s deadly disease.
Plan needed to for the local racing industry
THE Deputy Leader of the Nationals Steph Ryan (MLA, Euroa) along with Shadow Racing Minister Tim Bull (MLA, Gippsland East) visited Nagambie this past week to hear about how COVID-19…Read more
A potential start date
FOOTBALL and netball fans in Euroa have been given hope of seeing some on-field sporting action this year, with the Goulburn Valley Football and Netball League (GVL) putting into place…Read more
Fletcher uses break to hone skills
LOOKING to a future in football, Fletcher Paul was very happy when in March, 2020, he found that he had been accepted into the Murray Bushrangers Program. Like many Aussie…Read more
Euroa Clay Target Club
WITH the Victorian Government easing the restrictions on training venues, the Euroa Clay Target Club has begun limited shooting on the Violet Town Shooting Complex with just 10 shooters allowed…Read more
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Phil O’Brien is loyal to his greatly beloved Hawks
HAWTHORN player and coaching great the late John Kennedy Snr was recently named as an AFL Legend, the highest honour of the game. Sadly John passed away last week. He…Read more
Car show cancelled
ANOTHER blow has been dealt for events in Strathbogie with the Australian National Show and Shine, scheduled to be held on Sunday October 4 announcing the cancellation of this year’s…Read more
Region welcomes return of visitors
EUROA and Nagambie have seen visitors line up outside locals cafes and fill up caravan parks, as travellers flocked to Strathbogie townships over this long weekend. The increase in visitors…Read more
Quilt stitches together the local community
NORMALLY the Nagambie Community House would be a hive of activity with locals growing vegetables, learning about photography, learning how to better use a computer and how to do mosaics,…Read more
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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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