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Letters from Home: Looking back
It wasn’t my best day. Revisiting your old neighbourhood can be a bittersweet experience. It's amazing how many memories come flooding back, and how different things can seem at the same time.
Stories from the museum
Ian Riley. This week, we’re backtracking. In finding out about some of the exhibits in the museum, I’ve discovered that the museum itself has a fascinating history ... The Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum was started as an offshoot of the Maldon Museum & Archives Association about 20 years ago.
Glam up for the return of Goldfields Gothic Festival
The program for the 2024 Goldfields Gothic Festival has been announced and it promises to be another celebration of all things mysterious and darkly glamorous. Spread across the weekend of Friday 2 August to Sunday 4 August, the festival will feature poetry, parlour games, spectres and stories plus magic and lots of music.
Attacking the housing crisis from all fronts
Housing is the hottest topic at the moment, with agencies and organisations across the country putting their expertise towards various ways of analysing and addressing the multi-faceted issue. It is a crisis of availability and affordability across the country, affecting home buyers as prices and interest rates continue to increase, but most particularly the detrimental effects are being felt by renters.
Phoebe fights back from injury to be part of team representing Australia
Phoebe Roche has been chosen as part of the eight-person team to compete at the 2024 Virtus Open European Equestrian Championships in the UK ... It's been a long road for Phoebe and her mother, Shaneen ... Shaneen sold her car and organised sausage sizzles and garage sales meaning Phoebe will be able to compete.
Mallee Melee commemorates D-Day
Charlton Shire Hall was the venue for the annual miniature war gaming weekend known as Mallee Melee where, to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, a large group of enthusiastic players recreated the momentous events of June 6, 1944. With gamers from across Victoria and as far away as Canberra, six terrain filled tables were the battlegrounds ...
Collingwood captain, Corowa captain/coach, then … coach of North-Central’s team of the century
Michael Roberts. Frank Tuck arrived at Victoria Park from Murray League club Strathmerton in 1950 as an 18 year-old forward. He went on to captain Collingwood in the two seasons prior to his retirement in 1959 and played 131 games for the club.
Double the love for VRI Hall
It didn’t seem too long ago that the VRI Hall in Donald sat disused and in disrepair, waiting for someone to come along and care for it. Enter the Ignite Youth Group with an interest in the facility and a dedication to turning it into a community hub for the youth of the town.
Constraints strategy not feasible but will proceed to business case
Jan Beer. The Feasibility of Relaxing Constraints in Northern Victoria Final Report has been released by Victorian Water Minister Shing. The report recommends proceeding to the next phase of the Constraints Measures Project, which will involve the development of a detailed business case. This will be the third attempt by the Victorian Government to provide a workable business case.
Murray crays released
150 Murray crayfish were released in Barham on Friday after many of the iconic species were relocated during the 2022 and early 2023 blackwater events. During the flood event, blackwater poured out of forests that had already had long periods of inundation with environmental water, contributing to poor water quality within the river system.
Dreams achieved: Norton wins Hattah
The 2024 Penrite Hattah Desert Race, held over the weekend, provided thrilling moments as the challenging race culminated in victory for some and disappointment for others. Callum Norton has been a notable figure since his junior racing days at Hattah.
Project role led to full time job
Corryong firefighter, Cath Davies, will forever remember the night that the 2019-20 Black Summer fires tore through the Corryong district.
Heavily pregnant with her first child, Cath watched as Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) crews headed towards Towong to protect lives and property directly in the path of the out-of-control bushfire.
Wetlands stage nears finish
Stage one of the Corryong Wetlands project is getting closer to finalisation as local contractor Greg Hillier puts the finishing touches on the two creek crossings. “We are really happy with the survival rate of our tree and shrub plantings and working in with Corryong College who have had eight official visits to the wetlands in the last two years,” said co-president, John Murphy.
Rate rise kept to a minimum
The Towong Shire Council has adopted its 2024/25 Budget which focuses on roads maintenance. “We recognise that we’re facing challenging economic times and on that basis, we believe the budget strikes the right balance between ensuring your rates are being invested efficiently and effectively while meeting all the needs of our community,” said Towong mayor, Cr Andrew Whitehead.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 11 July 2024
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Percy Leason’s Wiregrass cartoons to bring history to life
The Kaniva and District Progress Association has been awarded a small grant ... [that] will help create the Wiregrass Main Street Heritage Trail. This is an exciting initiative which aims to shine a light on the social history of rural Australia through the lens of Percy Leason.
Tigers on the prowl
It was fantastic to see the Nhill Tigers win their third win in a row on Saturday when they beat their rival neighbour Dimboola by 102 points. Coach Jake McQueen said, “ Very happy with how everyone played on the weekend, we played a great team game."
Respect announce $15 million redevelopment of Avonlea
Respect, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in regional Australia, has announced a $15 million redevelopment project for its residential aged care home, Avonlea, located in Nhill.
The project, set to commence in the second half of 2024, will secure ongoing services and support for older people and their families across Nhill and the surrounding region for generations to come.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 10 July 2024
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