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In the archives: Tatong thrills with back-to-back flags, O’Brien kicks 100 goals

1995 BDFL: Tatong’s brilliant opening quarter provided the incentive and the margin to win its second consecutive Benalla District League premiership on Saturday. A nine-goal first quarter was something Longwood could not overcome, although it...

Meg Saultry
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Coo-ee: Historical Pandemics

In the COVID-19 pandemic, reference is often made to the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 to 1920 to gain an understanding of this current pandemic. That epidemic killed perhaps 50 million people. However, there were many other historical...

Benalla Ensign
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People of Benalla: Yvonne Kneebone

Yvonne has found a new purpose in life since moving to Estia Health Benalla. She first arrived in February as a respite resident when she needed some extra support. However, after spending several weeks in the home, she was ready to make the move...

Simon Ruppert
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Haines plans renewable energy hubs

Benalla will be one of several communities in the north east to host a renewable energy hub under an ambitious plan by Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines. The concept is part of a $483 million plan to build a string of locally-owned power stations...

Simon Ruppert
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Kevin joins race for council

The latest person to enter the race for Benalla Rural City Council is Tatong’s Kevin Smith. Ensign readers might remember Kevin from an article we ran earlier this year when he had an authentic Melbourne tram delivered to his property. We spoke with...

Simon Ruppert
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Council elections: Benalla speaks

The Ensign put a call out to the community via Facebook last week, asking what policies and initiatives they feel are most important in the run up to October’s local government elections. We had a variety of responses, and some themes.

Simon Ruppert
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COVID-19 update: Regional Victoria and metro Melbourne

Victoria recorded 42 new cases of coronavirus and no COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, with the total number of cases now at 19,914. Regional Victoria will move to step three on the state’s roadmap to re-opening at 11.59pm on Wednesday night...

Simon Ruppert
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Funding for Veterans activities available

Veterans and their families are being encouraged to keep socially connected as part of Veterans’ Health Week, with $200,000 in funding available to community groups and ex-service organisations to assist with activities. Veterans Health Week...

Simon Ruppert
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Underpass closed - ARTC work continues

*** Stars continue to support St Joeys

Simon Ruppert
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Age Friendly Benalla - Epidemic thunderstorm asthma

The next column submitted by Age Friendly Benalla looks at epidemic thunderstorm asthma and how to deal with it. The Better Health Channel is helping Victorians achieve the best possible health and wellbeing and has become one of Australia’s...

Simon Ruppert
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Benalla property open for sustainable home day

An eco-friendly property in Benalla will be open to the public as part of Sustainable house day on September 20. Howard Bartlett and his business partner Bernie moved to the Rural City 12 years ago with the idea of developing an eco-friendly homes...

Simon Ruppert
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Regions re-open in limited capacity

Regional Victoria will move to Step Three of the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 roadmap from 11.59 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16 - but freedom is still not on the agenda until the end of November.

Simon Ruppert
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COVID-19 support available

Benalla Rural City Council has partnered with the Victorian Government to ensure support services for people who are feeling isolated or vulnerable because of COVID-19 are available. The program includes links to support services for emotional...

Simon Ruppert
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Family violence: Don’t suffer in silence

Victims of family violence should not suffer in silence because of COVID-19. That’s the message from local police, who are urging victims to report violence and take the steps they need to stay safe. Victoria Police launched Operation Ribbon...

Simon Ruppert
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Frontline workers: Beth the post office worker

While many businesses across the world have seen income dry up under COVID-19 restrictions, many post and courier services have become busier. The Ensign’s latest essential, frontline worker article features Beth Thomas, who owns and operates the...

Simon Ruppert
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Strathbogie calls for council candidates

If you live in Strathbogie Shire and have a passion for your local area then why not put your hand up to run for council? Could you be exactly what your community needs in 2020 and beyond? Nominations for the upcoming local government elections must...

Simon Ruppert
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Benalla woman arrested

A 30-year-old Benalla woman was arrested and charged in relation to family violence offences on Thursday, September 10. Senior Detective Constable Jenny Parker told The Ensign that officers attended a Benalla address about 9.15 am. “...

Simon Ruppert
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St Joey’s sportstar clips reach 10,000 views

Last week featured seven sporting celebrities and includes a couple of familiar faces to The Ensign

Simon Ruppert

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Regional Victoria to move to step three

REGIONAL Victoria will move to Step Three of the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 roadmap from 11.59pm on Wednesday – but freedom is still not on the agenda until the end of November.

Brayden May
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COVID-19 restrictions loosen from next Sunday for regional Victoria

Gatherings of up to five people will be allowed in outdoor public places while single parents and people living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to visit them, as part of eased restrictions.

Charmayne Allison
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$23,128 party breach in Yarrawonga

A party in Yarrawonga on the weekend turned costly when local police intervened and issued 14 $1,652 fines totalling $23,128 for COVID infringements as police patrols beef up with a focus on a 24-hour response.

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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NSW-Victoria border restrictions to be eased for border communities

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Wednesday that anything allowed under step three in regional Victoria will be allowed in border communities.

Brayden May