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Get dairy creative in the kitchen

During semester one twenty-seven Sacred Heart College students whipped up a storm in the kitchen, thanks to the ‘Great Ocean Road – Careers Made Here - Cheese Your Own Creation’ programme. The programme involved students and teachers in...

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Feedback sought on safety standards

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is also encouraging homeowners with pools and spas to review proposed changes to safety standards in the Building Amendment (Swimming Pool and Spa) Regulations 2019. “Homeowners who will be affected by...

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Unique new irrigated research discussion group

In a unique opportunity for local farmers, Riverine Plains Inc is facilitating a new irrigated research discussion group, with the first the Riverine Plains Irrigated Discussion Group meeting to be held on Friday, August 30 at Mulwala. The Riverine...

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Baby bundles coming to Yarrawonga

Free baby bundles for first-time parents have arrived in Yarrawonga with brand new first bubs born at Yarrawonga Health receiving a bundle. The very first baby bundle came early when Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos recently made a special delivery...

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Councillor pay increase push

Federation Council wants councillors in geographical councils which may not have a 20,000 population to be “adequately compensated” by the State Government. Council wants the NSW State Government to determine new categories to reflect Local...

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Murray Valley farmers take charge of energy

Local farmers will next week have the opportunity to gain new perspectives on energy generation and management at free Farm Energy Forums developed by NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), with support from Dairy Australia and NSW Farmers. DPI...

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Memorial classic attracts talent

A momentous memorial lawn bowls tournament that was a massive hit in 2018 will be held in Yarrawonga this weekend. The Joy Johnson Memorial Classic which has a $10,000 prize pool will take place from 10am Saturday, August 24 to Sunday, August 25 at...

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Combating the rise in family violence

Family violence is alarmingly on the rise in the Moira region almost doubling in the past five years. Statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency show in Moira in 2013-2014, 285 cases were recorded compared to 496 in 2017-2018. In family incidents...

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Residents face pool barrier compliance

Residents with a pool or spa will need to submit a current certificate of compliance for their safety barriers from December 1 this year. Local councils will be required to register all backyard pools and spas in their area as part of new changes...

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Bring the outside inside for winter

With winter upon us, we’re spending less and less time outside. And while there’s something cozy about curling up on the couch beside an open fire or with the heating cranked up, cabin fever really can set in during these long winter months. The...

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Charged with weapon and on ice A 36-year-old Yarrawonga male is to be charged by summons after being intercepted in Belmore Street last week whilst being under the influence of Methylamphetamine and being in possession of a prohibited weapon...

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Locals commemorate VP Day

Last Thursday locals commemorated the 74th anniversary of VP Day, the day Australian troops along with allied forces won WWII, at the ClubMulwala’s RSL Memorial wall. VP Day marks Japan’s surrender to allied forces on August 15, 1945, which...

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Real Estate Sleep Out Yarrawonga

With temperatures set to drop to as low as 5 degrees on Monday, August 19, the team at First National O’Meara Kennedy Real Estate (OKFN) will brace themselves with blankets and beanies to brave the cold for a good cause. The Real Estate Sleep Out...

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Talented Irish songwriter to perform

The Publicans Daughter Cafe will be the venue for a special appearance from talented Irish songwriter ‘Gallie’ this Saturday evening. Since the release of his acclaimed album ‘The Occoquan River’, Irish songwriter ‘Gallie’ has gone from...

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Have your cupcake and fight animal cruelty

The team at the Yarrawonga Veterinary Clinic is encouraging animal lovers to drop into their clinic for their tastiest ever annual fundraiser, Cupcake Day. The team will once again join RSPCA Victoria in the fight against animal cruelty by hosting...

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Day at the ‘G’

For the ninth year in a row, due to the generosity of the community nine primary school boys from Yarrawonga and Mulwala got the opportunity to attend an AFL match for the first time. For some it was even their first time to Melbourne. Organiser...

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Girls got game

As part of the ‘girls got game’, basketball initiative with Basketball Victoria and Basketball North East, Sacred Heart Primary School students were fortunate recently to have North East Bushrangers Basketball US import Makenzie Miller host week...

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Weir bridge’s 2020 closing

It’s official, although residents have known it is was going to happen for almost two decades, the Yarrawonga Weir Bridge will be closing in 2020 to vehicle traffic. The Yarrawonga Chronicle sought to find out the exact date the bridge will be...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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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