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She Won’t Leave claims Deniliquin Cup

TAYNE Foster might not be superstitious but after her horse She Won’t Leave won the $14,000 Deniliquin Cup on Saturday she could be forgiven for thinking she had a guardian angel. Foster had dedicated the race to the memory of close friend and...

Andrew Mole
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Outrageous esCarpade comes to Echuca

AUSTRALIA’S most outrageous road trip will roll in to the port next Saturday in a parade of sirens, horns, lights and colour as the Camp Quality esCarpade finishes a week-long trek. The event, which is raising money to support kids with cancer...

Ari Balle-Bowness
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Driving instructor alarmed at stupid behaviour on Echuca-Moama roads

A DRIVING instructor is concerned the alarming rate of collisions in Echuca will worsen unless motorists pay more attention to the road instead of themselves. Her comments come after Echuca reached 12 collisions in little more than a month; most...

Ivy Jensen
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Echuca Mr Perfect barbecues highlight men’s mental health

EVERYONE knows someone who seems like Mr Perfect – that guy who has it all together, from work to relationships to everything in between. But for too many men, ‘Mr Perfect’ can be a mask for a far deeper pain. For Echuca’s...

Charmayne Allison
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Money well spent in Cohuna

COHUNA community groups will get a leg up through the Gannawarra Shire Council’s Community Grants Program. Six events and 18 projects across the shire will share in $82,500 of funding, approved at this month’s council meeting. Cohun...

Ari Balle-Bowness
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Njernda celebrates Wellbeing Team as part of Mental Health Month

THIRTY per cent of Aboriginal people suffer from some form of psychological distress. That’s compared to the Australia-wide figure of 20 per cent. While, tragically, the indigenous suicide rate is twice that of the broader community. Heartbreaking...

Charmayne Allison
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Moama Lions bring garden beds to Southern Cross Care

SOUTHERN Cross Care residents will now be able to enjoy the sweet taste of home-grown fruit and veggies thanks to new garden beds installed by Moama Lions Club. The five beds are home to flourishing rows of radishes, carrots, snowpeas, silverbeet...

Charmayne Allison
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Bendigo Kangan Institute announces new chief executive

BENDIGO TAFE has announced a former sector senior executive as their new chief executive. Sally Curtain, whose previous roles have provided her with insights into the greater Bendigo region, said she is honoured to be appointed to the position...

Alex Gretgrix
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Echuca and Campaspe police honoured with Victoria Police awards

SIX Campaspe police officers have been recognised for their outstanding efforts in the force. They were among 60 officers from around central Victoria to be honoured at the Victoria Police Awards ceremony in Bendigo on Wednesday. Echuca Sergeants...

Ivy Jensen
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Car set on fire in Echuca

POLICE are investigating a deliberately lit car fire in Echuca West early Thursday. Detective Senior Constable Troy Wickham of Echuca Criminal Investigation Unit said a 2006 Holden Commodore sedan parked outside a Corin Court home was set alight at...

Ivy Jensen
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Campaspe Shire Council confirms it will withdraw from aged care services

DESPITE more than 2500 signatures delivered in protest, Campaspe Shire council has confirmed it will withdraw from delivering aged and disability services. However, chief petitioner and proponent Marlene Orange is adamant her fight is just...

Lachlan Durling
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KIT van brings vital mental health services to Campaspe young people

IT’S vibrant, fun, engaging and potentially life-changing. Introducing the Keep in Touch (KIT) project, a new mental health promotion initiative rolling out across the Loddon Campaspe region. Launched in Echuca on World Mental Health Day, KIT...

Charmayne Allison
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Moama teen crashes car into Echuca power pole

A MOAMA teenager has been charged after a collision in Echuca early Friday. The 18-year-old P-plater was lucky to escape injury after crashing her Holden Cruz sedan into a concrete power pole at the corner of Crofton and Dickson streets just before...

Riverine Herald
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Moama fire victim thanks community for donations

STEVE Walker has been overwhelmed with the support he received from the community after his Moama house burnt down last week. In an amazing show of community spirit, five wheelie bins full of clothing, shoes, homewares and toiletries were collected...

Ivy Jensen
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Local carers set to enjoy travel concessions

LOCAL carers will now be able to enjoy more of what Victoria has to offer with half price weekday travel, free weekend travel and extra concessions. In addition to year-round travel concessions, more than 4000 discounts to tourist attractions, sports...

Charmayne Allison
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Seniors mini golf is a big hit for Crossenvale

THE Crossenvale Community House Redgum seniors group were putting their skills to the test last Wednesday when the group headed to Rich River Golf Club for mini golf. As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival the community house received funding from...

Lachlan Durling
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Campaspe Shire gives EMT $160k backpay

A FIGHT between Campaspe Shire and Echuca Moama Tourism has been staved off until the next council meeting after councillors resolved to further consider agreements with the tourism operator. A more than four-month battle between the two came to...

Lachlan Durling
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The Lead with Charmayne Allison - October 17

Tonight on The Lead with Charmayne Allison, as part of Mental Health Month, Njernda held a luncheon to raise awareness of their services and introduce the Njernda Wellbeing Team

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Masked gang steals $20,000 worth of stock from JB Hi-Fi

Shepparton police have reassured the community is safe after a gang of masked offenders targeted JB Hi-Fi today, stealing $20,000 worth of stock. Shepparton police First Constable Matt Clowes described the incident as “confronting” and “brazen”...

Liz Mellino
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Man in a coma after Sturt St crash

A MALE is being airlifted to hospital after being cut free from his crashed car in Sturt St this evening. He had collided with a parked truck near intersection of Darling and Sturt streets. Emergency services including CFA, ambulance and police...

Riverine Herald
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Seven teenagers charged over JB Hi-Fi theft

Seven teenagers have been charged following the theft of $20,000 worth of stock from JB Hi-Fi yesterday

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Rumbalara player cops 18-match suspension

A Rumbalara under-17 player has been handed an 18-match suspension after pleading guilty to two charges of intentionally striking another player. The incidents happened in last month’s Murray Football League grand final against Cobram at Finley...

Tyler Maher