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First-half blunder ends Benalla’s finals hopes

There will be plenty of time for Benalla to reflect on its 2019 campaign this off-season, after a seventh-place finish — separated from sixth only through percentage — kept the Saints locked out of finals football for the first time since 2012.

Meg Saultry
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Man arrested following major collision [Highway closed]

All Melbourne-bound lanes (South-bound) of the Hume Highway have been closed at Benalla, after an early morning collision saw one man airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious condition. Emergency services were called to the Hume...

Meg Saultry
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Coo-ee Australian concentration camps

The Australian Archives hide an uncomfortable secret – 10 concentration camps operated by the Australian Army held almost 7000 enemy aliens or persons deemed unpatriotic or dangerous during the Great War.

Simon Ruppert
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Farming Finance Workshops come to Benalla

Young farmers in Benalla can hone their financial management skills at a free workshop this month.

Simon Ruppert
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Ned Kelly site to remain unaltered

Plans to alter parts of Glenrowan train Station for the Inland Rail Project have been shelved thanks to local lobbyists.

Simon Ruppert
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Symes announces hospital funding

Patients and their families in Benalla will continue to get the best care from our hard-working doctors and nurses, thanks to a funding boost for Benalla and District Memorial Hospital.

Simon Ruppert
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Calendar aims to raise awareness of suicide prevention.

Benalla was the backdrop for a unique calendar photo shoot this week.

Simon Ruppert
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Students highlight Benalla’s History

A group of Benalla P-12 students are setting the standard for local, historical research across Australia.

Simon Ruppert
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Georgia takes top spot

FCJ College student Georgia Bolton has taken out first place in the Junior National Mogul Championships.

Simon Ruppert
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Woodies and Archers build benches

The Benalla Woodies have recently taken some time to build two benches for the local archery club.

Simon Ruppert
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Centre program wins fellowship

With funding from the Federal Government, Benalla-based community college, The Centre, has started a ground-breaking program that has led to the awarding of an international fellowship.

Simon Ruppert
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Nuisance calls continue

The Benalla community is once again being besieged by nuisance phone calls.

Simon Ruppert
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A Life of Contrasts

At 8am on November 21, 1898, Alfred Archer was hanged in Melbourne gaol. 

Simon Ruppert
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Winton Solar Expansion

One of the latest solar developments in the Benalla Rural City area is set to be extended, and operators are keen for some community feedback.

Simon Ruppert
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Rene’s Region

Rene’s region returns this week after several months off.

Simon Ruppert
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Group protests bridge alteration

A newly formed lobby group, Best Option Benalla Community and Amenities Rail (BOBCAR) is hoping the ARTC will re-address plans to alter Benalla’s Rail Bridge. Pick up a copy of Wednesday’s Ensign for more

Simon Ruppert
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Dramatic end to Police Pursuit

A high-speed police chase ended in dramatic fashion in Benalla when police forced a car from the road in Bridge St West.

Simon Ruppert
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Innovation Fest to focus on tech

The third annual Benalla Innovation Festival from August 23 to 31 will focus on technology adaptation, innovation, creating new jobs and accelerating business development across the region.

Simon Ruppert

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Woman jumps from moving car in Moama

A WOMAN in her 40s is likely to be flown to Melbourne after jumping out of a moving car in Moama earlier today. Murray River Police District Inspector Paul Huggett said Moama and Echuca police and Ambulance Victoria were called to Perricoota Rd near...

Ivy Jensen
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Drugs stolen in Echuca Amcal robbery

POLICE are investigating after Echuca’s Amcal Pharmacy was held up this morning. The Hare St robbery occurred about 8.55am where a man threatened staff members before stealing a large amount of pharmaceutical drugs. No-one was injured. The man was...

Ivy Jensen
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Medicinal cannabis facility to be built in Greater Shepparton

Set to be one of the world’s largest medicinal cannabis facilities, a new $160 million production site will soon be built in Greater Shepparton.

Ashlea Witoslawski
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Accused drug dealer arrested in Echuca

AN ECHUCA man will face court today accused of drug, burglary, theft and driving offences. Detective Senior Constable Troy Wickham of Echuca Criminal Investigation Unit said. police arrested the 28-year-old on Friday in High St, along with...

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