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Tourism to take a hit from Echuca-Moama border closure

A CLOSURE of the NSW border is not a line between two towns. It’s is cutting one community in half. That is the message from Echuca Moama Tourism chief executive Kathryn Mackenzie, who said a border closure would be devastating for tourism...

Andrew Johnston
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Students go digital to find future career

WHILE large gatherings still aren’t permitted during the coronavirus pandemic, this hasn’t stopped the Beacon Foundation from helping their students with their futures. On a normal year, students from five schools around the twin towns would have...

Alex Gretgrix
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ACCC investigates Echuca Luxury Houseboats complaints

THE consumer watchdog is investigating complaints against Echuca Luxury Houseboats relating to COVID-19 cancellations. It comes after dozens of people claimed they were left thousands of dollars out-of-pocket after they had to cancel their holidays...

Ivy Jensen
Lifestyle

Victor builds a new routine

THINGS are quiet around the building at Vivid Living. The COVID-19 shutdown means far fewer people inside than usual, and clients working in a one-on-one setting they usually wouldn’t have in the past. While it’s not how most of Vivid’s...

Andrew Johnston
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Salvage starts to refloat Amphibious

Like some behemoth; the stricken PV Amphibious is slowly being salvaged from the murky depths of the Murray after sinking a week ago.

Brayden May

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Border Raiders take a big step towards a return

“We had previously targeted June 28 as a possibility for the juniors, but over the past week in discussion with our clubs, they felt more comfortable for a week later, which lands on July 4,” BASL president Aaron Shooter told the Bendigo...

Brayden May
Sport

Echuca Moama Cycling Club turns to Zwift

LIKE countless others, members of the Echuca Moama Cycling Club have been forced to change their weekly routine due to the coronavirus pandemic. Participants can no longer meet early in the morning for a ride followed by a coffee. But online...

Brayden May
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Egans doubled up for a double each

THE Wangaratta races might have been moved to Echuca because of bushfires but the locals had no answer to the Egan bandwagon, which saw trainer Gerald and his jockey nephew Billy end up with winning doubles. Including one in partnership when Billy...

Riverine Herald
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Croquet Report | December 20

Echuca Moama We would like to wish all croquet players a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. May you all be safe for the Christmas festivities. Echuca Moama had their Christmas break-up on Monday — what a perfect day to celebrate Christmas...

Riverine Herald