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Australia Day celebrations in Kyabram

Kyabram locals were recognised for their efforts within the community at Sunday’s Australia Day celebrations.

Jared Prestwidge
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Tongala celebrates Australia Day

There were smiles all around at Tongala’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday.

Jared Prestwidge
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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti jetting to Kyabram

AFL superstar Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is making his way to Kyabram on February 14 to share his inspiring story and help raise money for bushfire victims.

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Kyabram Fauna Park and My Kitchen Rules team up for bushfire relief

THE Kyabram Fauna Park and My Kitchen Rules’ Julie-Anne and Mick Barlow joined forces on Australia Day in an effort to raise funds for Victorian wildlife carers stretched thin by the recent bushfires. Julie-Anne and Mick, who competed in My...

Jared Prestwidge
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The “Goanna Man” heads to the Kyabram Rodeo

THE Kyabram Rodeo on March 6 is set to host a sale and signing of the newly released, Goanna Man, a collection of short stories that detail the misadventures of widely known Victorian horseman Bruce Marsh. A self-proclaimed ‘professional...

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Accused Echuca burglar remanded in custody

AN ACCUSED burglar and thief has been remanded in custody after police allegedly found him in possession of a sawn-off shotgun on Monday. Detective Sergeant Troy Wickham of Campaspe criminal investigation unit said Kyabram police arrested Curtis...

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Kyabram and district sweep Campaspe Shire Australia Day Awards

KYABRAM and district were heavily represented once again at the 2020 Campaspe Shire Australia Day Awards on Sunday, with four individuals and community groups taking out the honour.

Jared Prestwidge
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Kyabram VICSES calls for more volunteers

THE VICSES Kyabram Unit is on the lookout for new volunteers with a passion for helping those in need and putting back into their local community. VICSES Kyabram controller Paul Octigan, who has worked in the SES for more than 30 years, said the...

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Nightscape photography exhibition comes to Kyabram

THE Kyabram Town Hall is set to kick off the brand new Land and Sky, the Art of the Night art exhibition in February, which promises a visual feast the likes of which has never been seen in town.

Jared Prestwidge
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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti jetting to Kyabram

AFL superstar Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is making his way to Kyabram on February 14 to share his inspiring story and help raise money for bushfire victims. Presented by the Kyabram P-12 College Chaplaincy Support Group, proceeds from the event...

Jared Prestwidge
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400 Victorian vehicles still driving with dangerous Takata alpha airbags

THE Victorian Government is taking action on the 400 vehicle owners across Victoria who still have not replaced dangerous Takata alpha airbags. VicRoads is contacting vehicle owners and urging them to have their airbags replaced – informing...

Jared Prestwidge
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Safe Seat, Safe Kids program announced

THE Victorian Government recently announced a new $4 million Safe Seat, Safe Kids program, which will provide expert child car seat fittings and safety checks to keep Kyabram’s littlest passengers safe. Kidsafe Victoria and Neighbourhood Houses...

Jared Prestwidge
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What can Kyabram do to help bushfire victims?

The Kyabram Free Press has covered a number of stories about locals and their selfless efforts during the past few months, such as Dylan Cartwright’s supply runs to southern NSW as well as Strike Team 2096’s trip to the blaze at Mt...

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Plan International Australia release bushfire guide for parents

PLAN International Australia recently launched a guide to help parents talk with their children about out-of-control fires and disasters.

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Tongala’s Zack Adam still on knife edge following freak accident

Life can change in a split second. A split second that can be forever. No-one is more acutely aware of this daily risk than Tongala’s Zack and Harly Adam, and their 11-month-old daughter Grace.

Sophie Baldwin
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Fauna Park offers wild adventure for young animal lovers

KYABRAM Fauna Park has made this school holidays a totally wild adventure with the `Zookeeper for a Day’ program. The program provides children aged eight to 12 with a fun and educational Christmas break activity, where they come and...

Jared Prestwidge
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McKenzie Rd roadworks to run until early February

THE Andrews Labor government’s two-part $2.33 million project on McKenzie Rd between Ogilvie Avenue and Echuca Airport is now underway, with the hope of benefitting the 2,200 drivers who use the stretch each day.

Jared Prestwidge
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Applications open for Music Works program

Musicians and organisations across Kyabram and district looking to amp up their latest projects are being urged to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Music Works program. The program is open to professional musicians and...

Jared Prestwidge

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Euroa blaze under control, heroic firefighters celebrated

Firefighters have been celebrated in their efforts to contain a bushfire in Euroa, which burnt about 350 ha and threatened the township.

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia.

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Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

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Emergency services respond to bushfire in Murchison

More than 20 vehicles are responding to a bushfire at Rushworth Rd, Murchison. The bushfire is on the western edge of Murchison and is a result of a structure fire at that location. Firefighters are on scene and there are a number of fire trucks...

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