Benalla News

Keith’s collectible car - Benalla mans mint condition Model-T is a sight to see

Benalla’s Keith Wilson has lived in town for many years. While he might not be your typical collector of antiquities if you venture into his shed you will find his pride and joy - an mint-condition 1920s Model-T ford.

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Mental health support at your fingertips

While we have all been rightfully concerned about our respiratory health in recent months, it is, as always, also vitally important to look after our mental health. If you need support to keep your mental health on track, there are many resources...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Victorian Seniors Festival ‘connecting’ like never before

Benalla’s older residents can enjoy the 38th Victorian Seniors Festival in a new digital format streamed directly into their homes. Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Luke Donnellan recently launched the Victorian Seniors Festival re-imagined to...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Victorian Seniors Festival ‘connecting’ like never before

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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World Haemochromatosis week

Haemochromatosis International has asked all it’s members and volunteer advocates to place a poster on their front gate during World Haemochromatosis Week (June 1 to 7). As part of that local Advocate Judi McDonald has done just that

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Early learning award nominations open

The Benalla community is being encouraged to recognise the outstanding work of early years professionals in improving the lives of young children by nominating an individual or organisation for a Victorian Early Years Award. State Member for...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Vince honoured by CFA for lifetime of volunteering

Benalla Fire Brigade volunteer, and long-time Country Fire Authority member, Vince Vaccaro JP was awarded a National Medal for diligent service last week. Mr Vaccaro, a resident at Royal Freemasons Aged Care Home was given the accolade, which...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Benalla Poets Corner - Mulga Bill

Today’s Benalla Poet’s Corner features a poem by local man Ron Jones, AKA Mulga Bill. Thank you to everyone who has submitted a poem. If you haven’t seen your poem yet do not fear, we have not forgotten you, and will publish a new one each week...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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$975 000 funding boost for Benalla Rural City Council

Benalla Rural City will receive $975 055 as part of the Federal Government’s $1.8 billion injection into road and community projects. All nine Local Government Areas in Indi will be supported as part of the program, which will be delivered...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Bushwalking club back exploring north east after coronavirus shut-down

The Benalla Bushwalking club has been exploring the north east for the first time since going on hiatus thanks to coronavirus restrictions.

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Coo-ee: Mark Twain in Australia

Later, he published a 12-stanza poem entitled A Sweltering Day in Australi

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Recycled Art Prize SCRAPped - or at least postponed

Organisers of the ever-popular Swanpool Creative Recycled Art Prize, better known as SCRAP, have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Swanpool Arts Festival. Swanpool and District Community Development Association president Peter...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Benalla Spring Show cancelled

Due to a lack of certainty over what type of crowds will be permitted to attend events in October, the committee of the Benalla A&P Society has made the call to cancel this year’s Benalla Spring Show. Benalla A&P Society Vice-President Wendy...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Hollywood star joins PEEP for a sing-along and chat

Benalla’s PEEP participants had the opportunity to sing-along with a bonafide Hollywood star when musician, actor and presenter Jay Laga’aia popped into a zoom chat last week. Jay, who is best know for his roles in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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New VLocity trains to increase capacity on North-East line

Fears that new VLocity trains earmarked for the North-East Line would offer a reduced capacity compared to the current service have been alleviated by the state government. The Border Rail Action Group had flagged a potential reduction in service...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Vale Ken Whan OAM and Philip Messenger OAM

It has been a dark week in Benalla’s history with three popular and prominent former mayors dying within days of each other. Former Mayor Geoff Oliver OAM, who held many roles in Benalla’s ever evolving councils from 1987 to 2004, died last Monday...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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New name ushers in a new era

Nutrien Harcourts, formerly known as Landmark Harcourts, opened its doors across more than 160 agencies nationwide recently. Mark Brooke, who heads-up the joint venture between agribusiness, Nutrien Ag Solutions, and leading real estate franchise...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Jeanette retires after 20 year with Cooinda

Staff and residents at Cooinda Aged Care threw a special retirement celebration for long-time staff member Jeanette Harris on Thursday. Jeanette has been a popular figure among residents for more than 20 years, holding a variety of roles in her...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020

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Know what you can afford

In a time of market uncertainty, there are many reasons why you should choose a credit union, such as Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU), over a public-listed bank. Credit unions, mutual banks and building societies are customer owned and are not...

Simon Ruppert

02 Jun 2020