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Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

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Soaring the Solstice

The Gliding Club of Victoria made the most of the shortest day of the year by hosting the first annual ‘‘Soaring the Skies’’ event in Benalla.

Simon Ruppert
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We’re not safe: Ryan

Crime in Benalla has risen by more than 14 per cent since the last state election and the Nationals blame Labor’s ‘‘weak sentencing laws.’’

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Call for tourism commitment

Tourism is one of the major economic drivers in Victoria’s North East and recently released figures from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) highlight just how much towns like Benalla benefit from it.

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Every dollar makes difference

Cancer Council Victoria is calling on the Benalla community to participate in Daffodil Day next month to help raise funds for vital cancer research.

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Working towards equine careers

After finishing Year 12, Shaniah Dye dreamed of working in the equine industry.

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Work promised

The congestion-busting plan unveiled by the Liberals and Nationals last week will provide work to precast concrete manufacturers like those at Kilmore and Benalla for more than a decade.

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Prepare for icy conditions

Victoria Police, SES and Parks Victoria want to remind people from Benalla who visit the Alpine National Park this winter to remain aware of the hazards and be adequately prepared for remote back-country conditions.

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Huge range

HP Excavations is a family-run partnership between Henry Pastuszka and his wife.

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Blood service needs donors

In the past year, Australians rolled up their sleeves and donated blood more than one million times, but new donors are always needed.

Ashlea Witoslawski
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Dumping concerns

The North East Region is seeing an increase in the illegal dumping of potentially hazardous commercial waste and household rubbish on public land.

Benalla Ensign
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McGowan votes against bill

Federal Member for Indi Cathy McGowan said feedback from the 2018 Indi Budget Survey helped in her decision to vote against the Government’s Personal Income Tax Bill.

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Lions break new ground

The Benalla Lions Club has appointed a female president for the first time in its 60-year history.

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Joint concert on again

Cooinda residents and FCJ College Year 7 students will again join in combined song when they perform the Let’s Find Our Voice concert at the Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Wednesday, June 27, at 11am.

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Woodies to help build play set

The Benalla Woodworkers Association has agreed to undertake the task of building elements of the stage set for the Let Us Entertain You production of Shirley Valentine.

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Setting goals for the future

Benalla P-12 College students are becoming job ready, having recently participated in Career Planning days.

Georgia Smith
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Artwork appreciated

Morning tea at Benalla P-12 College’s Faithful St campus has never looked so good.

Georgia Smith
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Library life to be captured

The next time you step into the Benalla Library you might see a camera or two.

Benalla Ensign

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Police pursuit ends in Tallygaroopna

A dramatic police chase came to a screeching halt in Tallygaroopna this afternoon, leaving locals stunned and grateful no-one was injured. The hour long chase reportedly reached speeds of nearly 200 kph as seven police pursuit vehicles attempted to...

Myles Peterson
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Shepparton police involved in foot-chase down mall

A 24-year-old man, formerly of Seymour, is in hospital under police supervision following a series of dramatic events in the Shepparton CBD today. Shepparton Police allegedly attempted to serve a warrant on the man in vicinity of the court house...

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Shepparton police involved in foot-chase down mall

A 24-year-old man, formerly of Seymour, is in hospital under police supervision following a series of dramatic events in the Shepparton CBD today. Shepparton Police allegedly attempted to serve a warrant on the man in vicinity of the court house...

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Flying sign causes accident

AN EIGHT-year-old boy and his grandfather suffered cuts and a family was left shocked after a flying piece of scrap metal smashed into both of their cars. A Cobram family of four was in their 4WD heading towards Moama on the Cobb Hwy near Milgate Rd...

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