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Winton solar farm construction commences

Construction on a new solar farm near Winton has started after the developer secured financing for the 85MW project. The company behind the project is FRV Services Australia (FRV), a leading global developer of renewable energy projects, which is...

Simon Ruppert
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Estia hosts battle of the sexes trivia night

Benalla’s Estia Health recently hosted a ‘Battle of the sexes’ trivia night. Organisers said that despite being outnumbered the men took out the victory - but all shared in the chocolate prizes in the spirit of Valentine’s Day

Simon Ruppert
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NudeManFest well attended in Benalla Rural City

The controversial Nudemanfest was once again celebrated during the Australia Day Long Weekend. A spokesperson for the event, who asked to remain anonymous, said a large number of attendees enjoyed the event, which was held on a secluded property in...

Simon Ruppert
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Two killed in XPT crash near Wallan

Police have confirmed two people have died in an incident involving a train at Wallan last night. Emergency crews were called at approximately 7.45pm. One person was taken by road to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition Eight people...

Simon Ruppert
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Rose City Band seek new members

Seventeen committed members of the Benalla Rose City Band had the honor of playing the Benalla’s Australia Day breakfast. Those who attended the early morning ceremony were treated to a performance of Waltzing Matilda, I Am Australian, I Still...

Simon Ruppert
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Benalla Lions Blaze Aid

The Benalla Lions visited the small community of Jingellic recently, cooking dinners for Blaze Aid Volunteers. Benalla Lions President Graham Milner and Lester Watt, and their wives Gail and Sue, travelled to Jingellic to help feed volunteers who...

Simon Ruppert
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Tomorrow Today community grant applications open

Grants of up to $5000 are available for community groups in Benalla through Tomorrow Today. If you are part of a group that has a great idea to help make Benalla better, bring people together or improve the lives of local children and young people...

Simon Ruppert
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Tomorrow Today support local girls with STEAM talk

In the lead up to International Women’s Day Tomorrow Today is supporting local girls to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. The girl-Powered STEAM event will give girls a chance to get hands-on with robotics...

Simon Ruppert
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FCJ College Dux assembly

FCJ College held its annual Dux assembly on Monday, February 10. Year 12 students from 2019 who scored the highest study score in each subject were acknowledged by the whole school community for their outstanding efforts. College principal Joanne...

Simon Ruppert
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Benalla Sustainable Future Group represent town at Melbourne climate change talks

The Benalla Sustainable Future Group joined Benalla Rural City Council at the National Climate Emergency Summit in Melbourne on Friday and Saturday. The Melbourne Town Hall was filled to capacity as more than 2000 people from across the country...

Simon Ruppert
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Benalla man helps re-fencing in fire-affected areas

Benalla’s Alan Stafford has been in bushfire-affected areas leading a team that has volunteered to help repair fencing. Following the devastating wild fires that tore through the Victorian High Country, the Uniting Church Emergency Fencing Team...

Simon Ruppert
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Better Benalla Rail - Save our Station campaign ramps up

Better Benalla Rail, the community group pushing the Save our Station campaign, is gaining momentum and has big plans moving forward. Committee member David Moore said the group’s new website is now up and running and their pop-up shop on Nunn St...

Simon Ruppert
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Rosie Koop named new Executive Officer of Tomorrow Today

Tomorrow Today has a new executive officer with Rosie Koop named as successor to former Benalla Mayor Pat Claridge. Ms Koop said that Ms Claridge made a remarkable contribution to the Benalla community through her work with Tomorrow Today during the...

Simon Ruppert
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Ocelots to return to Benalla for a gallery gig at NEA

North East Artisans have announced that the Ocelots will return for its next Gallery Gig tomorrow, Februry 20. The Ocelots are playing a huge number of festivals and events across Australia in their tour this year, after playing to sell-out crowds...

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Reflections - submitted by Ensign reader Suzi Bannerman.

This photo was submitted by Ensign reader Suzi Bannerman

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Location confirmed for Benalla splash park

Construction will soon begin on Benalla’s splash park, which will be on the Lake Benalla foreshore near the Benalla Aquatic Centre. The location has been officially finalised after a review all possibilities, heritage and planning...

Simon Ruppert
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Gallery: Pat Claridge Tomorrow Today retirement party

Gallery: Pat Claridge retirement party

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Snakes slither their way into Benalla

You better watch your step, or you might just step on a metre-long red-bellied black snake. In the past week and a half, Benalla’s town centre has seen at least three cases of a snake invasion.

Meg Saultry

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Search for missing baby in Benalla

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-month-old girl Acelynn Dutoit.

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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...

Morgan Dyer
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Have you seen missing two-year-old Billy Commisso?

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing two-year-old girl Billy Commisso. The Shepparton toddler was last seen in Shepparton on February 10. Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to her age and the length of...

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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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