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Understanding osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that affects more than 2.2 million Australians. The cost of OA is a huge burden on society. In 2015, its cost on the healthcare system was $5.5 billion. The estimated loss on earnings due to early...

Simon Ruppert
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Duck hunters unlikely to return to Winton Wetlands

Recreational Hunter Simon Webster has been lobbying Winton Wetlands to re-open duck hunting at the site. His pleas, however, are unlikely to see its return with the Winton Wetlands Committee of Management giving several reasons why. “I come...

Simon Ruppert
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Tim Bowtell speaks about Window to Window controversy

The Ensign caught up with NEA President, and Window to Window artist, Tim Bowtell this morning. We had a chat about the controversy his Greta Thunberg painting has caused. Pick up next week’s Ensign for more

Simon Ruppert
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Museum directory launched in Benalla

Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum’s committee and its members hosted a landmark event last week, as the Mechanics’ Institutes of Victoria launched its new Museum Directory.

Meg Saultry
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Gallery: Window to Window

Window to Window Gallery

Simon Ruppert
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Artwork outcry

Benalla’s second annual Window to Window Festival has caused controversy thanks to an image of climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Simon Ruppert
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Lions given $2000 for Carols by Candlelight

Bendigo Bank has joined with Benalla Rural City in supporting the Benalla Lions Carols by Candlelight with a combined donation of $3000. Council had already granted the event $1000, when the above photo was taken of Lions Club president Graham...

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Regional rental price soaring - but Benalla still affordable

Soaring rents are not easing in regional Victoria following another month of low-vacancy rates, however, Benalla continues to be more affordable than other regions..

Simon Ruppert
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AED now accessible on Bridge St

The Benalla Lions Club has installed its first Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) cabinet outside the Bendigo Bank in Bridge St. The cabinet has been installed as a result of a community AED training night held in June, which was supported by...

Simon Ruppert
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A history of local news in Benalla

Within four years he became editor of Hunt’s paper and not long after, he moved to Tungamah where he was appointed editor of the Moira Independent

Simon Ruppert
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New pool safety laws

Benalla’s pool owners will need to adhere to new pool-safety laws as of December 1. As of last Sunday it has been mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council. In...

Simon Ruppert
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Benalla SES accredited and ready to save lives

The Victoria State Emergency Service Benalla Unit successfully completed their road rescue reaccreditation last week, allowing them to continue providing vital rescue services to those impacted on the road. The volunteers were presented with...

Simon Ruppert
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In the archives: State Ballooning championships marred by wild weather

1969 Fifty years ago the Benalla Ensign used to cease publication during the Christmas period. Because of this we have no 50-year-old article to share this week. So in lieu of one, we are publishing this article taken from Back to Benalla 1960 -...

Meg Saultry
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A forgotten tragedy

At 4.15am on September 7, 1943, a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber operated by the US Army Air Force’s 403rd Bombardment Squadron stood ready for takeoff at Jackson’s Strip, Port Moresby. The bomber, ‘Pride of the Cornhuskers&rsquo...

Simon Ruppert
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Secret Garden heads for Dookie

The Secret Garden is a cultural revolution turning ordinary gardens into musical oasis’ around regional Victoria - and it’s headed to Dookie. Okay, so that part is not secret - nor is the line-up, which features DRMNGNOW, Braden Pullen, Grim...

Simon Ruppert
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Small spark cause of Winton fire

A machinery spark was the cause of a small bushfire that ripped through 10 ha at Lake Mokoan last Friday. Fifteen vehicles responded to the blaze about 11 am, including Forest Fire Management, with the fire extinguished and the site cleaned up...

Meg Saultry
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Goomalibee CFA Christmas Party

The Goomalibee CFA held its annual Christmas celebration on Saturday with more than 150 people in attendance. Goomalibee CFA Captain Peter Bailey said the event was also an opportunity to honour members of the brigade - with 12 awards handed out...

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How well do you know fire?

This op-ed was submitted by CFA chief officer Steve Warrington. Victoria is at the start of another hot, dry and difficult fire season. That was clear on November 21 when we called the first “Code Red” fire-danger rating in almost 10 years. That...

Simon Ruppert

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Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED

Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as...

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EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan

UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control.

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Police investigate Cohuna woman’s death

POLICE have confirmed there are so suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Cohuna woman.

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Teenagers jailed over death of man in Poplar Ave, Shepparton

A teenager waved goodbye to his family and told them he loved them after being sentenced to four years’ jail yesterday following the death of a man in Shepparton last year.

Liz Mellino