Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pools report suggests a major overhaul of assets
OTIUM, the consultancy firm hired by the Strathbogie Shire Council to conduct a report into the shire’s four outdoor swimming pools, released its final report…
Parkrun takes off
THIS Saturday ‘Parkrun Euroa’ will be officially launched at the Seven Creeks Park.Parkrun is a global network of people who organise free, weekly, 5km timed…
Euroa Junior CFA members have big day at demo
ONE week out from the CFA State Junior Championships, the Euroa CFA juniors had an excellent day out at Echuca for their final competition demonstration…
Nightmare on Cowslip Street turns into a dream event for Violet Town
Skeletons, witches, ghouls, princesses and even dinosaurs descended on Cowslip Street in Violet Town for the “Nightmare on Cowslip Street” Halloween Festival. The festival was…
Seniors Week plans to serve up a line of things to do for the “old and wise”
A SPECIAL luncheon will be served at the Third Age Club in Kirkland Avenue on Monday, October 10 to celebrate Seniors Week. Euroa Health and…
At 90 Dot is still busy as a volunteer
A SURPRISE 90th birthday party was recently held at the Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre for volunteer Dot Rae to commemorate her outstanding commitment. Dot,…
Brenton counts down to study tour
EUROA’s Brenton Noye was selected to attend a study tour in Belgium and France in honour of the Centenary Anniversary of the Battle of the…
Faith, family and shearing
AT 76 Bill O’Connor probably has no right to present as the spritely, upright man he does.
