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Upgrade to facilities

The toilet block and changing facilities adjoining the splash park and all abilities playground along the Yarrawonga foreshore will see an upgrade in coming months. Moira Shire Council invited submissions from suitably qualified organisations or...

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Metricon unveils first display home in Yarrawonga

Metricon Homes, regional Victoria’s most awarded home builder, has unveiled their first display home in Yarrawonga, available to be viewed now. The Amira 25S is a sought-after single-storey design that is a dream home for families. It boasts...

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How to be plastic free this July

If you haven’t heard of Plastic Free July before, it follows the same idea as Dry July - except instead of cutting out booze you’re cutting out plastic. Equally as tricky, but arguably more important! According to Founder of Ocean Protect...

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Locals to embrace National Tree Day

National Tree Day is fast approaching, and the Yarrawonga Urban Landcare Group are getting prepared for an exciting new project and you’re invited. The annual event to be held over two days from Friday, July 26 for Schools Tree Day and National...

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Laneway to be sold

The laneway behind 34-42 Orr Street will be ceased and the portions of land sold to adjoining land owners after a decision by Moira Shire Council. Council’s consideration of a potential sale of the laneway was triggered by a request from an...

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Lions Club changeover

Nearly 60 Lions, Lions partners, Shire representatives and guests attended the annual Yarrawonga Lions Club changeover dinner on Tuesday night July 2. The evening commenced at 6:30pm at the Lions Clubrooms at the Yarrawonga Showgrounds. Outgoing...

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Kerbside organic waste expanded

Due to the success of the initial kerbside organic service in 2014 to residential areas in our four main towns, Moira Shire Council gave the green light to expand the service shire-wide at the June ordinary meeting. Moira Shire Mayor Libro Mustic...

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Welcome to Sun Country’s Discovery Weekend

Your favourite local tourist hotspots across the shire will be bustling on July 27 and 28 as Moira Shire residents are invited to take part in the upcoming Discovery Weekend. Over this weekend, residents can enjoy scrumptious local produce, paddle...

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Tigers celebrated in style

About 40 people including players, selectors, trainers and committeemen came from far and wide to attend a 40-year Katamatite football premiership reunion luncheon which extended to 7.00pm on Saturday, June 29. They reminisced, told stories, shared...

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‘Josie’ farewells Yarrawonga

Josefine Paessens has made many new friends and family in Yarrawonga while on Rotary Exchange from Germany. Last Thursday with a tear in her eye, Josie, as she has been affectionally known while living in Australia, left her home of the last 12...

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Keep making comics Bentley!

Bentley Philpot’s eagerness to learn about comic book making was rewarded last Thursday by Melbourne comic book maker and communicator Bernard Caleo. Two comics compiled by Bernard, together with an accompanying letter, arrived at Mulwala Library...

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Minimum lot size move

By Robert Muir Federation Council is seeking to have the minimum lots size in the RU1 Primary Production Zone reduced to permit a dwelling following a unanimous resolution at its latest monthly meeting on June 25. Council will seek approval from the...

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Inaugural WAGs event resounding success

The inaugural Border North East Women in Ag (WAGs) networking event held at Blacksmith Provedore last Wednesday was a resounding success, bringing women working in agriculture together from all areas of the region. With the agriculture industry...

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Regional tourism awards finalists announced

Popular local businesses Rich Glen Olive Estate and DC On the Lake are among 20 leading Riverina Murray tourism businesses, events, and visitor experiences announced as finalists in the 2019 Destination Riverina Murray and Destination Country and...

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Burglary blitz

Crime incidents in theft and burglary in Moira Shire have more than doubled over recent years nudging similar figures to larger local government areas such as Wodonga and much of it is related to the drug methamphetamine (ICE). The grim crime...

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New rules for electrical waste

Any item with a plug, battery or cord can no longer be placed in kerbside bins and instead must be deposited at a designated e-waste drop-off point from July 1, 2019. The government has invested $16.5 million to help councils across the state...

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Kids school holiday fun underway

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Kids Festival kickstarted on Saturday, July 6 with a number of activities already a great success and plenty more to come. The festival held from July 6 to 13 will have the kids packing away the computer games and strapping on...

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$650,000 project progressing

The long-time dust and drainage problems at Lonsdale Reserve Mulwala will be things of the past in the not too distant future. The two issues are being addressed in an overall $650,000 project which includes a major refurbishment of Bay 13. Fifty...

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Body found at Mooroopna campsite

Human remains were discovered in dense bushland in Mooroopna on Wednesday afternoon. The body was found in the vicinity of Common Track by members of the public who quickly notified police. Shepparton Police processed the site in the early hours of...

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Mooroopna man airlifted to hospital following assault

A hotel in Mooroopna is currently taped off by police due to an assault that took place on the premises overnight. Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit acting sergeant Jeff Wren said a person has been hospitalised following the incident. He said the...

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Power outage continues in Tatura

Powercor expects power will be restored in Tatura after midday today, after mass outages occurred across the town yesterday afternoon. The first reports of power outages in Tatura were at 3.30pm, due to high winds and heavy rainfall. A Powercor...

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ECHUCA GRANDMOTHER ATTACKED AT HER FRONT DOOR TONIGHT

AN ECHUCA grandmother was confronted and may have been assaulted just after 6pm. Her family has posted security video in a bid to identify her attacker, who had been waiting on the veranda of the woman’s High St home. In their Facebook post the...

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