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War memories on display in Avenel

Avenel RSL Sub-Branch has been hard at work researching old newspaper articles to commemorate the centenary year since unveiling the town’s WWI monument. Some letters found were supplied during WWI by Avenel’s J Norman, mother of...

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The Avenel market is back this weekend

Sunday’s Avenel Market will feature several new stall holders and have something for everyone. New residents to Avenel and new stall holders Rita and Phillip Andis have their colourful and unique fused glass items for sale, including...

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Locals raise thousands for cancer research

The Seymour volunteer group of Cancer Council Victoria held its annual general meeting recently. Deputy leader Jan McCarthy welcomed members and other guests, which included the community engagement manager of Cancer Council Victoria Cara Davey and...

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Travel in style to Traralgon

The beautifully restored 114-year-old Yarra carriage will be on the trip to Traralgon. Built at Newport Workshops by the Victorian Railways in 1906, Yarra is one of two parlor carriages (the other being Murray) which was used on the train Sydney...

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Seymour Performers Workshop recognised at Georgys

Seymour Performers Workshop added to its trophy cabinet at the 46th annual Georgy Awards. Held in the Goulburn Valley area since 1973, the awards recognise theatrical excellence in community theatre. SPW’s 2019 production of Footloose picked...

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Jam-packed year for Seymour Performers Workshop

Other productions include a Jazz and Blues night, a bush poetry and musical soiree evening and in October, Welded Shut Productions will present the play Lines

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Digging deep to help fire-hit in Corryong

Country music legends, district businesses, sporting clubs and people from all corners of country Victoria have thrown their support behind charity concert Rise From The Ashes.

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Memories shared at league gathering

The old stories were shared at the recent Waranga North East Football League annual get-together. The 2020 event was hosted by the Avenel and Longwood football netball clubs at the Avenel football ground. Pictures: David Cleary

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Seymour line disruptions after Wallan train derailment

Customers are advised to allow additional time for their travel due to ongoing investigations into the train derailment near Wallan. All Seymour, Shepparton and Albury train services will be replaced by road coaches until further notice. Passengers...

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Sign up to help clean local areas

Community groups, schools and businesses across Mitchell Shire are stepping up to clean up on Clean Up Australia Day, and residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get involved as well. Several sites have been registered across the...

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Bikers hit road to tackle black dog

Eight Australians take their life every day. That is one person every three hours. Kylie Wheeler could not sit back and watch those statistics continue to grow,

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Community input sought at free barbecue

Input from community members in shaping the future of Tooborac, Pyalong and surrounding areas will be celebrated with a free barbecue lunch. The celebration is part of an annual community program and will showcase the Tooborac and Pyalong community...

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Lace up to Run the Course in Seymour

One of Seymour Golf Club’s biggest events is just around the corner. Run the Course is back for its fourth year and the challenge is on after a blistering pace was set at the 2019 event. In a sizzling 27 minutes and 31 seconds Syd Voogt made...

David Rak
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Local police drop by for breakfast

Mitchell Proactive Police Senior Constable Brooke Malane and Senior Constable Heidi Twining were a hit with Seymour College students. The officers recently attended the Seymour College breakfast club and gave students the chance to talk to local...

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Funded kinder a hit in Nagambie

Early childhood staff, children and families at Nagambie Preschool and Childcare Centre recently celebrated the start of funded universal three-year-old kindergarten.

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Nagambie On Water festival is almost here

Nagambie will be a hive of activity for the annual Lions Nagambie On Water (NOW) Festival. Taking place from March 6 to 8, the Nagambie Lake will be the epicentre of the massive event. Lions NOW will feature the traditional 1.1 km...

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Seminar to reduce road trauma to be held in Seymour

Community-based not-for-profit Road Trauma Support Services Victoria will hold a road trauma awareness seminar in Seymour. Road Trauma Support services Victoria aims to reduce the incidence and impact of road trauma through statewide services that...

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U3A Seymour Melting Pot to discuss China relationship

Australia’s relationship with China is evident in our trade, higher education, tourism and foreign policy. Given the growing complexities around our relationship with China, U3A Seymour and District will open its monthly Melting Pot series of...

David Rak

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Former local business linked to multi-million dollar scam

A former Shepparton business has made national headlines once again as an ABC investigation uncovered a multimillion-dollar scam that targets drug addicts and the homeless. Former local accountancy firm Brown Baldwin have been accused of exploiting...

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Four people dead after two-plane collision near Avenel

Investigations are continuing after four people died following an aircraft collission in Mangalore, near Avenel on Wednesday morning.

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Fatal crash at Tatura

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Tatura last night.

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Emergency services at the scene of Avenel plane crash

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a plane crash on the Hume Fwy near Avenel. Ten vehicles are currently at the scene. Ambulance Victoria said they received the call at approximately 11.30am. There are currently no details about the...

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