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Community urged to ‘rise up’

Leading mental health expert Mark Bateman has urged the local community to ‘rise up’ and take responsibility for the care and support of people facing challenges in the area. More than 40 people attended a presentation from Mr Bateman about life...

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Council pleads for fruit fly funding

Moira Shire Council has voted unanimously to advocate to the Minister for Agriculture the Hon Jaclyn Symes for continued funding of the Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Program (GMVRFFP) over the next three years. Mayor Libro Mustica said...

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Ladies Probus celebrates 27th birthday

The Yarrawonga Ladies Probus celebrated their 27th birthday on Monday, November 11. In competition with Melbourne Cup Day and Oaks Day the meeting was a ‘hat day’. Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort provided a delicious morning tea and in the...

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Ladies Probus celebrates 27th birthday

The Yarrawonga Ladies Probus celebrated their 27th birthday on Monday, November 11. In competition with Melbourne Cup Day and Oaks Day the meeting was a ‘hat day’. Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort provided a delicious morning tea and in the...

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Community Grants approved

Mulwala Tennis Club and primary school were among the successful organisations to receive money for projects from for Round One of the Federation Council 2019/20 Community Grants program. The Community Grants program aims to support and empower...

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Garden Club’s successful spring show

The Yarrawonga & District Garden Club’s Spring Show held on Rotary Market Day, October 20 was well attended with many entries. Being just two weeks after the Agricultural Show many more roses, bulbous and other flowers were available for...

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Local artists shine at ClubMulwala

Another successful annual art show was held at ClubMulwala by the Yarrawonga Mulwala Artists Association in early November. More than 35 artists entered 77 pieces in what has been described by the association’s president as a very high standard...

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Big 20th anniversary for Cod Classic

An amazing prize pool that tallies in excess of $150,000, including 10 boating packages, will be given away for this weekend’s 20th Anniversary Yamaha Cod Classic. The Cod Classic celebrates the opening of Cod Season and is an iconic event on the...

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Community Interlink winner

Community Interlink which includes Yarrawonga Health, has been named winner of the 2019 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards’ Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Award for Excellence in Public Sector Aged Care. The award celebrates...

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Support continues for Kokoda trek

An expedition to Kokoda is a life-changing and eye-opening experience which year 10 and 11 students of Yarrawonga College P-12 have the opportunity to experience every second year. To assist the students to travel to Kokoda, ClubMulwala have...

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One Moira meeting

Moira Shire Council have voted on their meeting schedule for 2020 with Yarrawonga hosting one meeting for the year at the Yarrawonga Town Hall on November 25. A recommendation was put forward to council at the November Ordinary meeting to set the...

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Christmas toy appeal on again

The Target Uniting Care Christmas toy appeal is on again.

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New pool safety regulations start

New mandatory safety regulations for private pools and spas came into force last Sunday, December 1. The new regulations require owners to register private pools and spas with their local council including, all permanent pools and spas and most...

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Anniversary feature wins state award with award

The Yarrawonga Chronicle’s 150th year anniversary publication won the best feature for its circulation category at the recent Victorian Country Press Awards. The feature was wrapped around the paper as part of the Yarrawonga’s 150th year...

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Exciting opportunity for TAFE

A potential TAFE facility in Yarrawonga is gathering considerable momentum after a positive scoping study was completed to assess the possibility of an adult tertiary facility in town.

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CWA AGM

The Annual General meeting of Yarrawonga Border Branch of Country Women’s Association of Vic Inc (CWA) was held Monday, November 18. Moira Group of CWA President Jennifer Briggs was in attendance for elections. Firstly, reports were read. Members...

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Murray Irrigation axes six

Murray Irrigation (MI) has announced the removal of at least six roles as part of Phase One of its Business Review, in response to pressures placed upon the business by ongoing dry conditions.

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Water for Fodder Program applications open next week

Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley is encouraging farmers to apply for water under the Federal Government’s Water for Fodder Program when it opens on December 9. “This is extra water secured by the Morrison Government that will help local...

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Care to help the animals effected by fires

The team at the Yarrawonga Vet Clinic will be collecting donations for the next few weeks to send a “care package” north to help the completely overwhelmed wildlife volunteers caring for the animals effected from the devastating fires. Nell...

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