Benalla News

Helpline to address Benalla’s appalling domestic violence stats

Benalla’s hidden shame has, for some years, been it’s rate of domestic violence incidents. And in spite of great work undertaken by organisations such as White Ribbon, the issue is still there - although often hidden behind closed doors. The address...

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In the Archives: Benalla face rivals Wangaratta in women’s football match

Benalla Football Club’s new recruiting committee could have done well to have paid special attention to a game of Aussie Rules at the Benalla College Faithful St Campus on Friday.

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In the Archives: Benalla CWA honours 50-year anniversary of WWII

1995 The Benalla branch of the Country Women’s Association turned back the clock on Friday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of World War II.

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In the Archives: Benalla CWA honours 50-year anniversary of WWII

1995 The Benalla branch of the Country Women’s Association turned back the clock on Friday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of World War II.

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In the Archives: All eyes on Black Wasp

A notice in last week’s Benalla Ensign had health officers in a frenzy searching for a large black wasp, which had been sighted in the streets of Benalla.

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In the archives: Benalla student gears up for motorsport competition

Former Benalla College student Luke Phersson recently graduated with honours in engineering and is now heading to the United Kingdom to compete in the world’s premier student motorsport event with Monash University.

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Regional Victoria returns to Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions

Benalla and the whole of regional Victoria will move to stage three restrictions from tonight at midnight (Wednesday, August 5) for at least six weeks.

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Tighter restrictions aim at eradication

With daily media conferences from Premier Dan Andrews highlighting massive increases in cases, Victorian communities could be forgiven for wondering if this pandemic will ever end. And whilst the reintroduction of restrictions in country Victori...

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Poet’s Corner: As I grow old - by John Arandall

As I grow old with bones stiff and soreI tend to walk slower, I don’t run anymoreBut I look back on life without regret’cause the good times I’ve had we’re really great My body is sore and I’m in painBut I pay it no mind and I don’t complainAll the...

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Grants support local projects

Greta Landcare Group (GLC), Tomorrow Today and two Wangaratta-based charities have received grants from the June Canavan Foundation (JCF). Grants totalling $201,200 were distributed last month targeting organisations that were severely affected from...

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Bushwalkers look for River Murray barge

Benalla Bushwalking club took a trip to the Murray River last week. Member John Boehm said there was no better time than now to get out and experience the north east. “A walk along the River Murray allowed us to observe the river red gums and...

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Rates rise as Benalla balances books and plan big projects

Benalla Rural City passed its Budget for 2020/2021 on Wednesday and while much of it is positive, a 1.94 per cent rate rise will leave a sour taste in the mouth of property owners. However, it is worth noting that figure is an average and may vary...

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Cakemakers adapt as restrictions reintroduced

When Makadde Male and her cake-making mother decided to set up a cafe in Nunn St last November they could have never predicted the obstacles they would be forced to overcome. But overcome them they have, and despite being forced to adapt to stage 3...

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Benalla Woolies supports Share the Dignity

This August, Woolworths Benalla and Share the Dignity are partnering in a Dignity Drive that will provide essential support to the growing number of Victorian women experiencing period poverty as a result of COVID-19. The economic and financial...

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Benalla shoppers support sick children

Customers of Coles Benalla have played their part in raising almost $130,000 in just two weeks to help sick children return home from hospital sooner. Customers in Benalla raised more than $3000 to support a statewide effort to raise funds for...

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Swintopia online open day to benefit regional students

With all that is going on in 2020 Benalla’s Year 12 students could be forgiven for being sidetracked in their pursuit of tertiary education. However, a new initiative from Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) aims to help regional students...

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Benalla arborist gains qualification

Benalla’s Jason Stewart has been operating North East Tree Services for almost a decade and is continually looking at ways to develop himself and the business. When he was made aware of a Certificate 5 in Arboriculture being offered by Wodonga TAFE...

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Arundel St crossing left in dangerous state after upgrade

Cowboy contractors working on behalf of the Australian Rail Track Corporation left the Arundel St level crossing in a dangerous and unfinished state after an “upgrade”, which took several days. Due to years of neglect, faulty signalling and ongoing...

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Vale Alan Ould OAM

World War II veteran and long-time Benalla RSL member Alan Ould OAM has passed away.

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