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In a bid to roll back renewables . . . farmers roll into Melbourne

Farmers rolled into Melbourne on Tuesday on tractors, prime movers and utes, urging Labor to rethink its plans to destroy prime agricultural land throughout Victoria. The farmers, from all different parts of the state, are warning that our food and fibre production is at risk, with thousands of kilometres of prime land set to be ripped up and replaced for wind turbines, towers and transmission lines.

Tarrangower Times, 18 August 2023

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Race club makes the final field

The Towong Turf Club has been recognised for the success of its annual race meeting with its nomination as the ‘Best Country Racing Event in 2023’. Returning for the first time since 2019, the awards will be presented at a gala event on Saturday. "We are absolutely thrilled to be nominated for the Kelly Sports Country Event of the Year," said Towong president, Al Mackinnon.

Volunteering creates a flow on

The importance of an active local SES Unit will be the focus of a public meeting in Corryong next week ... Sara Jenkins, coordinator of the CNC, which operates the Upper Murray Community Bakery, said that without SES assistance "The bakery could not have returned to trading as quickly as we did" ... Sara encouraged locals who were looking to volunteer with the SES service to "put your hand up and give it a go. "We certainly know from the last few years, that if we can’t take care of ourselves, we could be in real trouble," Sara said.

We’re with you – community shows spirit

Despite the chill in the air the community turned out in force in the Attree Centre on Friday night at the ‘Corryong Spirit’ event to support and connect with local families who have endured hardship on different levels in the past few years, particularly those who have been affected by suicide.

Happy campers no challenge

Fishing on the banks of the Gunbower Creek with just the sound of the birds chirping and not a care in the world ... That was just one of the activities on offer for the attendees of the 3-day Challenge Cohuna Camp on the weekend ... Attendees were children and/or siblings of children receiving treatment for cancer.

People rally as towers loom

Melbourne’s Spring Street had a break from monotony as cars and buses were replaced with tractors, trucks and utes with banners as hundreds protested the planned Victoria-NSW Interconnector West project. An estimated 45 tractors, 10 prime movers and about 20 utilities brought commuters to a standstill as part of a ‘Stop the Towers’ rally...

Horse trials ‘biggest and best yet’

The REA Wagga Wagga Horse Trials held their biggest event to date in Narrandera last weekend. The competition boasted 268 starters on the day from all over Australia including Albany (WA), Mornington Peninsula (Vic), the Central Coast, Sydney and locals from throughout the region.

Baptist doors closed

A strong congregation attended the last service at the Cohuna Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. 71 people from across the district and further afield came to celebrate 63 years of Christian faith and fellowship and see the doors close for the last time. Low numbers and an inability to maintain financial viability saw the decision to close the church.

Heating and cooling system for Kaniva Shire Hall

The historic Kaniva Shire Hall can now offer increased comfort and functionality with the installation of a new heating and cooling system. This marks a significant milestone for the building ... The Kaniva Shire Hall was officially opened in 1929 and is renowned for its unique architectural features, including a rare cameo ceiling.

Ladies Day

On Saturday, August 12th Kaniva Leeor United Football Netball Club hosted a ‘PINK’ Ladies Day. The purpose was to raise money and awareness for the National Cancer Foundation...

Nhill’s treasured doctor

John Williams. Digby Ian Harris OAM was Nhill ’s sturdy, warm-hearted family doctor for over 4 decades, a man of professional skill, enthusiasm, intelligence and humanity. He was known by everyone and had gained great respect, esteem and love. And he knew his people even better than they knew themselves.

Farmers roll into Melbourne in a bid to roll back renewables: Littleproud, Webster, Kealy

Farmers have rolled into Melbourne on tractors, prime movers and utes, urging Labor to rethink its plans to destroy prime agricultural land throughout Victoria ... our food and fibre production is at risk, with thousands of kilometres of prime land set to be ripped up and replaced for wind turbines, towers and transmission lines.

War in Ukraine: Do we make a difference?

Alison McEwen. Victor Boltak writes from Ukraine: "… And your help (Ukraine Appeal) is valued very highly here. "Recently I donated $275 USD for medicine which was taken yesterday to a so called ‘stabilization point’ – this is the first medical help point close to the battlefield where the wounded are delivered from the front lines and where military doctors try to give the first aid and stabilize the condition of the wounded so they could be further moved to the field hospital.

Reborn: Mesmerizing magic and illusions live at Riverlinks Westside!

Combining the art of magic, mind-bending illusions, and an electrifying soundtrack and lighting Luke Blaze is bringing the extraordinary spectacle, REBORN to Regional Victoria commencing September 2 at Riverlinks Westside in Mooroopna. REBORN will captivate and mesmerize audiences as Luke Blaze, Australia’s youngest current underwater escape artist, embarks on a show which pushes boundaries...

Navies earn respect

Charlton has hosted Wycheproof-Narraport in round 17 of North Central Football, playing for the Mount of Prevention “Respect” Cup, an annual event to raise awareness of domestic violence and the “It’s Never OK” campaign. Survivor and campaign organizer, Kim O’Reilly, was on hand to address the crowd and present the Cup to winning captain, Charlton’s Tim Hill.

Safeguard grain with gas-tight storage

With more growers opting to store grain for extended periods, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is reminding growers of the benefits of gas-tight sealable storage in controlling and preventing insect pest infestations in stored grain.  

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