Kyabram News

Jones family’s final fundraiser set for October 2

THE campaign to give Kyabram’s struggling Jones family a brighter future is set for its grand finale on Friday, October 2. Since late August, $43,000 has been raised by the community through cash donations and several auctions. And with one...

Jared Prestwidge

12 hours ago

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Community seniors grants handed out

TEN community groups have shared in almost $10,000 in Campaspe Shire Council funding to deliver projects and events in the region. Community general manager Keith Oberin said the Seniors Grant Program provided donations of up to $1000 to...

Kyabram Free Press

28 Sep 2020

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Merrigum hoping communication and funding can further develop township

COMMUNICATION between Greater Shepparton City Council and the people of Merrigum could be better, but overall the community has benefited in the past four years, a community group says. Ahead of next month’s council election, Merrigum...

Kyabram Free Press

17 hours ago

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Merrigum hoping communication and funding can further develop township

Kyabram Free Press

17 hours ago

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Ray White opens new office in Kyabram

RAY WHITE has officially launched its very own office in Kyabram, spearheaded by two locals determined to “to take Kyabram’s real estate landscape to the next level”. Having also opened a location in Tatura, business owners Brett...

Jared Prestwidge

28 Sep 2020

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Almost fifty drivers fined as a result of police crackdown

ALMOST 50 drivers who used Kyabram and district’s roads last week found themselves in hot water as a result of a three-day police crackdown. Working under the name Operation Abicus, Campaspe Highway Patrol along with Kyabram police, Rushworth police...

Jared Prestwidge

28 Sep 2020

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Seniors festival takes to the EMFM airwaves

THE Victorian Seniors Festival has taken to the FM airwaves and cyberspace amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the reimagined 2020 festival, radio plays, spoken word poetry, prose and more are making their way into homes through EMFM 104.7. EMFM...

Kyabram Free Press

24 Sep 2020

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Dementia diagnosis “kick in the guts” for 65-year-old Mick Simpson

It was late 2018 and 63-year-old Mick Simpson was stranded in his truck in Wakool, with no idea where was, where he’d come from or where he was going. With his phone and GPS back at home, he felt totally lost, suddenly bereft of the safeguards...

Charmayne Allison

24 Sep 2020

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Sandhill House features in Sustainable House Day event

THE Sandhill House in Kyvalley opened its doors to visitors nationwide recently when it was featured as part of Sustainable House Day. Since 2001, Sustainable House Day has allowed guests to visit chosen homes in the community to pass on tips and...

Jared Prestwidge

26 Sep 2020

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VCAL and VET students supported by government assistance package

VICTORIA’S VCAL and VET students are the latest to be supported by the Victorian Government with an assistance package announced in a press conference on September 25. As part of the package, Education Minister James Merlino said students would be...

Kyabram Free Press

28 Sep 2020

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This Finn-tastic feline could be yours

FINN could possibly be the flashiest and freshest feline fella the Campaspe Animal Shelter has ever seen, but staff there don’t want to hog him. He is a two-year-old domestic short hair, and is looking to move into his own forever home. He is often...

Alex Gretgrix

24 Sep 2020

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Weston and Pentreath councillors for another term

ADRIAN Weston and Leanne Pentreath will be councillors for another term after the pair ran unopposed in their wards. Voters in the Waranga and Western wards won’t be required to vote via post and Mr Weston and Ms Pentreath will be declared...

Kyabram Free Press

25 Sep 2020

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New murals brighten up Tongala Post Office

IT WAS an idea that emerged from the weeds and it’s now looking a whole lot better thanks to a pair of local artists – and the community. The Tongala Post Office has become the latest space to join the town’s mural trail after...

Lachlan Durling

22 Sep 2020

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Church of England Ornamental Gateway | Looking Back

THESE beautiful cast iron ornamental memorial gates were situated at the entrance to the driveway between St Andrew’s Anglican (Church of England) church and the Rectory in Church St, Kyabram. They were a gift to the Church of England Parish...

Kyabram Free Press

22 Sep 2020

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Kyabram ANZ branch to close in March, 2021

KYABRAM’S ANZ Bank branch is set to close on March 18, 2021. In an email sent out to customers on September 18, ANZ confirmed the closure was due to customers’ preference to do their banking via apps, through internet banking and call...

Jared Prestwidge

22 Sep 2020

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Gargarro Botanic Garden hits major milestone

THE Gargarro Botanic Garden project in Girgarre has hit a massive milestone, with the recent completion of the detailed design stage of phase one.

Jared Prestwidge

22 Sep 2020

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Dance studios fighting to stay afloat through COVID restrictions

WHILE several regional Victorian businesses breathed a collective sigh of relief after COVID-19 restrictions were eased on September 16, dance studios are still at risk of going under.

Jared Prestwidge

21 Sep 2020

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Schools in Campaspe encouraged to get creative thanks to government grant: Gepp

SCHOOLS in the Campaspe region are encouraged to join forces with artists and creative professionals as part of a Victorian Government program to expand student learning and breathe creativity into the curriculum. Applications are now open for the...

Kyabram Free Press

16 Sep 2020

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CopRice acquires dairy and feed business

The SunRice Group’s CopRice business has finalised its acquisition of Riverbank Stockfeeds’ dairy and beef business, which will serve to complement its existing manufacturing facilities, including at Tongala. The acquisition includes...

Jared Prestwidge

18 Sep 2020