Yarrawonga News

Border residents allowed on the water

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has confirmed the NSW Government’s easing of border region restrictions will now allow boating on the Murray River for Victorian residents with a permit in the border zone. Mr McCurdy had contacted NSW...

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Strong working relationship at border

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew White with the Australian Defence Force has become very familiar with towns right along the Murray River because of COVID-19 restrictions, especially entry of people into NSW.

Robert Muir

NSW-Victorian border may open sooner

The NSW and Victorian border may be completely open to regional Victorians sooner than November 23 following NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian comments this week.

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NSW-Victorian border may open sooner

The NSW and Victorian border may be completely open to regional Victorians sooner than November 23 following NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian comments this week.

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Mulwala’s $56 million subdivision

A concept development for a $56 million residential subdivision development in Mulwala totalling 495 lots with 106 lots in the first stage is before Federation Council for approval.

Robert Muir

Booze stolen from Tungamah FNC | Police report

See the latest news from police in the district

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Plan for your escape to nature

When the time is right a warm welcome will await you, no matter the season in Sun Country on the Murray. Moira Shire Mayor Libro Mustica said with stunning inland beaches, majestic river red gums, wetlands, secret fishing spots, kilometres of...

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Police provided with feedback

Crime in Yarrawonga and the whole Moira Shire continues to rise but with more police being stationed in the area vigilance by local residents, and Police understanding what the community want to see from them, the trend can be reversed. Senior...

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Council election information online

Victorians unsure which local council election they must vote in can quickly and easily check using the ‘Find My Council’ feature, launched on the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website today. Elections for all councils in Victoria will take...

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In for whole of first term

They didn’t appear like this at yesterday’s monthly zoom meeting but Federation Council’s Deputy Mayor Shaun Whitechurch (left), pictured with Mayor Pat Bourke, was re-elected unopposed in the role yesterday. It means the re-election of...

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Mulwala mum wins gold at AusMumpreneur Awards

A local mum from Rennie Jenn Donovan, who founded Social Media and Marketing Australia and Spend With Us - Buy From a Bush Business Marketplace has been named the Winner of the People’s Choice, Making a Difference (Business) Award at the...

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A voice for the unheard

PALS CEO Julie Brooks is no stranger to advocating for groups of people and achieving the intended target which is why she is nominating as a candidate for the upcoming Moira Shire election. Julie is a third-generation community member who was born...

Emma Prior

Speed reduction considered

A speed reduction along the Murray Valley Highway could be in the pipeline with Moira Shire Council actioning a letter of endorsement to Regional Roads Victoria.

Emma Prior

Mulwala 23-lot subdivision approved

The first of a two-stage general residential development in North Street Mulwala is scheduled for a November/December start date. The development application for a 23-lot subdivision with lots ranging in size from 653sqm to 928sqm on general...

Robert Muir

Border restrictions to ease next week

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced in her press conference this morning, that NSW public health orders are being amended to allow border residents to cross the river more easily. Ms Berejiklian said the amended public health orders were...

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Snakes slither into spring

With the days becoming warmer, snakes are starting to emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Senior Wildlife Management Officer, Therese...

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Sole traders finally included

Sole traders on the Victorian side of the border are relieved after it was finally announced they will now be able to access state funding to ensure the longevity of their business.

Emma Prior

Reconnecting - sometimes it’s the little things

With the ongoing pandemic, there has never been a more important time to reach out to our friends and family. Moira Shire Mayor Libro Mustica said there was little doubt we all knew someone who was feeling the challenges served up by COVID-19...

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Restrictions eased

Regional Victoria will take further steps out of COVID-19 restrictions as of this Thursday with a “ring of steel” to be placed around Melbourne to prevent residents from travelling into regional Victoria.

Jared Loughnan