Benalla News

Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

Benalla Ensign

18 Jul 2018

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Soaring the Solstice

The Gliding Club of Victoria made the most of the shortest day of the year by hosting the first annual ‘‘Soaring the Skies’’ event in Benalla.

Simon Ruppert

11 Jul 2018

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We’re not safe: Ryan

Crime in Benalla has risen by more than 14 per cent since the last state election and the Nationals blame Labor’s ‘‘weak sentencing laws.’’

Benalla Ensign

11 Jul 2018

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We’re not safe: Ryan

Crime in Benalla has risen by more than 14 per cent since the last state election and the Nationals blame Labor’s ‘‘weak sentencing laws.’’

Benalla Ensign

11 Jul 2018

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Call for tourism commitment

Tourism is one of the major economic drivers in Victoria’s North East and recently released figures from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) highlight just how much towns like Benalla benefit from it.

Benalla Ensign

11 Jul 2018

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Every dollar makes difference

Cancer Council Victoria is calling on the Benalla community to participate in Daffodil Day next month to help raise funds for vital cancer research.

Benalla Ensign

11 Jul 2018

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Working towards equine careers

After finishing Year 12, Shaniah Dye dreamed of working in the equine industry.

Benalla Ensign

11 Jul 2018

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Work promised

The congestion-busting plan unveiled by the Liberals and Nationals last week will provide work to precast concrete manufacturers like those at Kilmore and Benalla for more than a decade.

Benalla Ensign

04 Jul 2018

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Prepare for icy conditions

Victoria Police, SES and Parks Victoria want to remind people from Benalla who visit the Alpine National Park this winter to remain aware of the hazards and be adequately prepared for remote back-country conditions.

Benalla Ensign

04 Jul 2018

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Huge range

HP Excavations is a family-run partnership between Henry Pastuszka and his wife.

Benalla Ensign

04 Jul 2018

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Blood service needs donors

In the past year, Australians rolled up their sleeves and donated blood more than one million times, but new donors are always needed.

Ashlea Witoslawski

29 Jun 2018

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Dumping concerns

The North East Region is seeing an increase in the illegal dumping of potentially hazardous commercial waste and household rubbish on public land.

Benalla Ensign

29 Jun 2018

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McGowan votes against bill

Federal Member for Indi Cathy McGowan said feedback from the 2018 Indi Budget Survey helped in her decision to vote against the Government’s Personal Income Tax Bill.

Benalla Ensign

29 Jun 2018

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Lions break new ground

The Benalla Lions Club has appointed a female president for the first time in its 60-year history.

Benalla Ensign

29 Jun 2018

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Joint concert on again

Cooinda residents and FCJ College Year 7 students will again join in combined song when they perform the Let’s Find Our Voice concert at the Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Wednesday, June 27, at 11am.

Benalla Ensign

28 Jun 2018

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Woodies to help build play set

The Benalla Woodworkers Association has agreed to undertake the task of building elements of the stage set for the Let Us Entertain You production of Shirley Valentine.

Benalla Ensign

27 Jun 2018