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Commemorative ride visits twin cities
Honor Auchinleck. Last Wednesday in Wodonga the Chauvel Australian Light Horse Memorial Ride made an impressive arrival ... Later on the same day, small groups gathered at the Albury War Memorial in the half hour or so before the midday Service for the Fallen.
Horse ride highlights war history
A group of Light Horse enthusiasts will head off on a 700km trek next month to commemorate the birth and death of General Sir Harry Chauvel, one of Australia’s most distinguished and decorated army generals. A leg of the Chauvel Border Trail Ride will be from Cudgewa, over Keelangie and on to Tallangatta, recognising the journey men and horses from the Upper Murray took to serve in WWI.
Taking it to the streets
Following a meeting of representatives from councils across the border region in Wodonga last week, the decision was made to march on the Victorian Parliament in a united campaign for the construction of a new Albury-Wodonga hospital.
Locals rally to assist in fatal helicopter crash at One Tree
Tribute has been paid for the efforts of local community members and volunteers in the search and rescue of a fatal helicopter crash near One Tree ... Retired paramedic, Robert Marmont said locals rallied to render assistance after an official alert went out to all aircraft in the area … A man in his 40s died at the scene. The 29-year-old pilot sustained serious injuries and is being treated in Melbourne Hospital.
Ley rejects Neo-Nazis
Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has slammed members of the National Socialist Network in parliament recently ... In October, up to 50 Neo-Nazis dressed in black, with their faces covered, converged at Corowa in NSW, as part of an organised white supremacist rally. Ms Ley condemned the men who took part ... "Corowa rebuked the mob, demanding they leave town immediately.
Judd Chislett claims double victory in senior titles
Drew Chislett. In an exhilarating display of skill and determination, young motocross rider Judd Chislett has made headlines by clinching two titles in his first year competing in the Victorian Senior motocross titles. The 16-year-old talent achieved a clean sweep, dominating all four rounds of the Senior Victorian Titles (C Grade) held at Portland, Shepparton, Albury and the final round at Blue Rock near Moe.
Albury to Illabo to enter construction phase: Inland Rail
The Albury to Illabo (A2I) section of Inland Rail will enter the construction phase after the project received NSW Government planning approval on Friday. The approval from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is a significant milestone, and opens the way for construction to begin in 2025.
With the bias
It was an intense few hours of bowling when Corryong took on the Commercial Club bowlers on their home turf in Albury on Saturday in the opening round of the Ovens & Murray weekend pennant competition. The visitors got off to a good start but once the Commercial bowlers got into their rhythm on a faster somewhat quirky pitch it was a game of catch up for the Corryong teams.
Free access to our libraries – university opens its doors to help Year 12 students study for the HSC: Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is opening its doors to Year 11 and 12 students to give them the best chance at success for their HSC exams. The University will open its libraries across its Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo and Port Macquarie campuses, as well as online, to allow students free access to study spaces and educational materials.
Governments fail to deliver on health deal
Documents revealed under Freedom of Information show the Victorian and NSW Health Ministers have not written to Federal Health Minister, Mark Butler, about the proposed redevelopment of Albury Base Hospital, according to the Member for Indi, Helen Haines. The surprising lack of advocacy was revealed by Dr Haines in a speech in Parliament on Monday.