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Rural healthcare hubs funded
Six communities across Buloke, Loddon and Gannawarra Shires will soon have new Healthcare Hubs to complement existing GP services, with nurse practitioner and allied health services much closer to home. The first four Hubs will be located in the communities of Kerang, Quambatook, Pyramid Hill and Boort. Â
Storm rips through Charlton
Jenny Pollard. While last Tuesday’s wild weather wrought havoc across much of Victoria, Charlton and neighbouring towns also felt the brunt of nature’s fury when a band of storms swept across the region. Â
Antique Fair sites booked out – 3,500 visitors expected
The Maldon footy ground is looking good and green, all 125 stallholder sites are booked out, good weather for the weekend was booked in advance, and around 3,500 visitors are eager to experience a warm Maldon welcome. Gates open to the public from 8am tomorrow (Saturday) to around 2pm Sunday for this weekend’s mighty Maldon Antique Fair.
Family treasure returned
Here’s a great story that ends in Maldon: Newstead resident Chris Simmins rescued a grotty-looking object from a skip in Campbells Creek, took it home, cleaned it up and discovered that he’d found a treasure. It was a wooden christening bowl with a hallmarked sterling silver rim and shield, dated 28 July 1908 and engraved with the name John Boys Ponder.  Who, Chris wondered, was John Boys Ponder?
The Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Races, 24 February 2024
The Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Races is back for 2024! The day isn’t just about a great program of racing, there is:
116th Foster Show, 24 February 2024
There is a hidden gem of South Gippsland, located at the gateway to Wilson’s Prom. An event that is in its 116th year, it is not one to be missed. Featuring competitions, activities, animals galore, and many friendly faces, the Foster & District Agricultural Show is an event for people of all ages and demographics.
136th Rochester Show, 23-24 February 2024
Gates open 5pm Friday Night and 9am Saturday. Gate entry is FREE thanks to generous sponsorship from local and far away businesses who support our show.
Who’s getting the Twelve Apostles?: McArthur
Questions have been raised about the future ownership of 32 hectares of Twelve Apostles land at the centre of the Labor Government’s compulsory acquisition campaign. Despite the current owners being willing and able to develop and privately fund a magnificent visitor centre, the state government is proceeding with its plan to waste at least $108 million of taxpayers’ money on a publicly funded precinct.
Mates paddle for vets
Three men who have experienced conflict first hand have banded together to kayak the length of the Murray River to raise awareness of Soldier On and MatesHeroHelp, two charities supporting current and former defence personnel.
Your paper celebrates another milestone
This year marks 130 years since the Corryong Courier first hit the streets to bring all the news to the people of the Upper Murray. The first issue of the Courier was on January 25, 1894 and since then has only undergone six changes of ownership.
Government is blind to housing needs
Member for Indi, Helen Haines, said governments need to do better when she addressed an audience of local governments, not- for-profits, peak bodies and housing advocates as a keynote speaker at the National Regional Housing Summit in Canberra last Friday.
Water buyback framework fails
There is not much Wakool mixed farmer John Lolicato doesn’t know about water ... The recent release of the Restoring our Rivers draft framework has once again left him shaking his head ... John said this buyback is disastrous for the region environmentally, economically and socially.
New chapter for old estate
It will be the combining of old and young as the historic Gunbower Estate begins its next chapter as an educational facility for the students of Moama Anglican Grammar in the coming months ... Principal Scott Downward says the school is very excited to be the new custodians of the property, and understands the historical significance it has to the Gunbower, Leitchville and Cohuna area.
Grateful goanna
This 1.5-metre goanna found itself in trouble earlier this month when it became stranded at the base of Torrumbarry Weir. Â Goulburn-Murray Water Senior Storage Officer, Luke Simpson, found the tired and distressed looking goanna hanging on to the bottom of the weir gate...
Romance in the air
During the WW2 years, the Nhill Aerodrome was the setting for the Nhill RAAF Astro Navigation and later the Aircraft Armament and Gas Schools, where over 10,000 people received training under the Empire Air Training Scheme.
Liam Holland in top 25 high achievers for 2023
On the 26th January Liam Holland had the opportunity to wine, dine and mingle with the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Margaret Gardner and several hundred other people from all over Victoria. These invitees were all handpicked for the Australia Day Reception at Government House for being high achievers in their careers or education.
2024 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council
Hindmarsh Shire Council announced the 2024 Youth Councillors with a certificate presentation on Friday 9 February 2024 at the Dimboola Library. The Youth Council leadership and team-building weekend retreat with Bonnie from Youth Leadership Academy Australia got underway after the certificate presentation.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 14 February 2024
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