Benalla News

Issie looks to pass on random act of kindness.

The Ensign’s Issie Hill is the latest person in town to receive a Random Act of Kindness from an unknown person. For people who know Issie, you will be aware that 99 per cent of her time is being spent trying to work out who sent it. She is also...

Simon Ruppert

Lions driver reviver at Mokoan supports bushfire relief

The Benalla Lions club will once again do its part to save lives on the road as it hosts Driver Reviver at the Mokoan rest-stop on Friday. The driver reviver initiative has become well-known across Australia and offers drivers a place for a break...

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First-time buyer opportunities

With the new year under way, Benalla’s first-home buyers are anxiously undertaking what is required to purchase their slice of real estate. The Federal Government’s newly re-tweaked First Home Loan Deposit Scheme kicked off in January and has...

Simon Ruppert

First-time buyer opportunities

With the new year under way, Benalla’s first-home buyers are anxiously undertaking what is required to purchase their slice of real estate. The Federal Government’s newly re-tweaked First Home Loan Deposit Scheme kicked off in January and has...

Simon Ruppert

D&R Henderson cop $8k EPA fine

Benalla mill D&R Henderson has copped a fine for failing to comply with Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The EPA fined the company more than $8000 over unauthorised works at its particle board manufacturing facility. EPA’s north-east...

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Colbinabbin Silos to get Tim Bowtell treatment

Benalla’s Tim Bowtell is preparing to take on his second silo-art project with a massive six-silo canvas in Colbinabbin. However, locals will have to wait until painting begins to find out what it will be, with the subject a closely guarded secret...

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Royal Freemasons housing evacuees

Royal Freemasons Benalla has been hosting 20 evacuees from recent bushfires near Bright and Corryong. Facilities manager David Gullick said the aged-care facility was approached by homes in areas being evacuated requesting help. “We had...

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Truck rollover Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd

A truck has rolled over on the Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd near Devenish. The accident occurred at around 2.45pm today. No one has been seriously injured. CFA advise that the road may be closed until around 4pm. Please find an alternate route if you need...

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A lifetime fighting fires honoured by Goorambat CFA

A ceremony in the Goorambat Mechanics Hall last month marked 60 years of service for CFA life member Mick Johnson.

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Mower Mania returns to Moorngag

Moorngag Mower Mania returns this Saturday offering fast-paced action for all to enjoy - or even take part in. Originally scheduled as a Benalla Festival event, Mower Mania was postponed because of forecast rain, which threatened to make the track...

Simon Ruppert

What’s on this Australia Day?

The Australia Day weekend is just around the corner and Benalla and district, as always, has a range of events to celebrate the occasion. In Benalla, Sunday, Januray 26, will kick off with a flag raising on the Lake Benalla foreshore at 8 am...

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Dookie-Nalinga roadworks

There will be minor delays on the Dookie-Nalinga Road, Dookie between Stewarton Road and the Midland Highway from Tuesday, January 21) to early March 2020.

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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

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Happy campers return

A group of Benalla children have recently returned from spending a week at the Portsea Camp. The Rotary Club of Benalla has been arranging for local children to attend the camp since 1954 — some might remember its previous name, The Lord...

Simon Ruppert

Noeline’s birthday surprise recalls her flying days

Noeline Cosier’s recent birthday was one to remember, as a surprise gift left her reminiscing on her piloting past.

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Kelly Story premiere a win for local attraction

Winton Wetlands is gearing up for its big-screen feature, with bushranger epic, True History of the Kelly Gang, opening in Australian cinemas last week, ahead of an Australia Day streaming premiere on Stan.

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Hot rods and hot cars to dazzle at Swanpool Motor Festival

The Swanpool Motor Festival kicks off in just under three weeks’ time and what a festival it is set to be this year. The annual event, scheduled for Sunday, February 2, is fast becoming the “must-see” motor festival in the country.

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Coo-ee: A parachute jump

Unbelievably, there are those who find the army not sufficiently challenging, even in wartime. In World War II, the army advertised for volunteers already serving who wanted a more dangerous life. Those interested were transported by train to...

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Maternal and Child Health Centres open across Strathbogie Shire

Strathbogie Shire Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service open sessions are now available at the same times across all four centres they operate. Those being Violet Town, Euroa, Nagambie and Avenel. The open sessions, which are held from...

Simon Ruppert