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Memorial for downed plane to be unveiled

At 8.30 am on January 31, 1945 a mail plane travelling from Melbourne to Broken Hill crashed in a paddock at Spring Plains near Mia Mia, killing the two pilots and eight passengers. The crash occurred when a wing outboard of one of the motors...

David Rak
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Considered approach nets big haul

Ross and Denise Gregson had a cool, calm and collected approach to two minutes of free shopping at O’Keefe’s IGA in December. As the owners of the winning ticket in the Goulburn Options ‘grocery grab’ raffle, the...

David Rak
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Cemetery trust gets history lesson

Len Underwood was the star attraction at Avenel Cemetery Trust’s 2019 annual meeting. Having joined the trust in 1974 and since become a life member, Len gave a short history of how the trust was established: Originally it was made up of two...

David Rak
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Better response times the aim

Tony Hubbard believes local ambulance response times are putting lives at risk. And he is determined to see them improved after being disappointed by an Ambulance Victoria investigation into his wife’s death.

David Rak
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Drop in for help

Strathbogie Shire Council’s maternal and child health service open sessions are now available at the same times across all four centres.

David Rak
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Digging deep for the bushfire-hit

Fundraising farmer Matt Aldridge is gearing up local support in an inspiring effort to organise a much-needed hay convoy to assist fire-affected farmers who have suffered during the catastrophic bushfires.

David Rak
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Know your bushfire plan

The bushfires in the state’s north-east are a strong reminder that bushfire survival plans are critical to all households across Seymour and district.

David Rak
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Bad luck fails to strike the menu

PJ Cupcakes owner Peta Crowl is determined to keep the sweet treats flowing despite being the victim of bad luck and theft. Ms Crowl will continue to work from her Anzac Ave store after a car collided with the building on January 5 and an...

David Rak
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Dig deep to help fire victims

Seymour Rotary Club are calling for donations of pine posts to support the work of volunteer-based organisation BlazeAid. BlazeAid works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. Working...

David Rak
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Les and Phyllis still going strong

Nagambie couple Les and Phyllis Hannam recently celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary - 70 years of marriage.

David Rak
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Local talent showcased in Seymour

Some of Mitchell Shire’s most talented artists hit the stage at the Seymour Club for the opening of the Montville Lane Sessions (MLS) late last year. The event was an opening for a huge year of shows that will give emerging artists valuable...

David Rak
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Call to dob in a dumper

Mitchell Shire Council is calling on the community to provide any information on a large roadside rubbish dump on Beveridge Rd, near Minton St, Beveridge.

David Rak
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Locals digging deep for fire recovery

People throughout Seymour and district are donating time, money and equipment to help those affected by the bushfires. One such initiative is Operation Veteran Assist, a veteran-led response to the bushfires that have ravaged Australia during the...

David Rak
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Vinnies celebrates 50 years

The St Vincent de Paul Seymour Conference recently celebrated 50 years of service to the community with a barbecue at the retail store in Wallis St. Seymour Parish Priest Fr Eugene Ashkar, former Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm, Councillor Rhond...

David Rak
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By-election for Honeysuckle Creek Ward

A by-election will be held in March for Honeysuckle Creek Ward within Strathbogie Shire Council. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Kate Stothers and will be held by post. About 1379 Victorians are enrolled in Honeysuckle...

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A great chance to adopt

To help connect greyhounds with homes, The Greyhound Adoption Program Seymour has waived adoption fees for the upcoming three-day adoption weekend on January 17, 18 and 19.

David Rak
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Local student helps make breakthrough

Seymour Technical High School graduate Jesse Rudd-Schmidt has helped drive a study into specialised immune cells and was co-first author on a publication in a scientific journal.

David Rak
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Community dug deep for Christmas

Thank you to the community of Seymour and district for supporting A Little Ray of Giving from Ray White Seymour and Euroa. The Little Ray Of Giving campaign was supported by the community extremely well to the point the staff were overwhelmed with...

David Rak

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Your guide to the region’s Christmas lights

Christmas has well and truly come to Shepparton, with homes across the region lighting up. They’re bright, and cheery, and very, very Christmassy. Don’t miss any Christmas lights with our map!

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23 with three months to live

“The year looked so promising for me.“ This is how Johnathon Bentancourt saw his future before doctors told him he had just a few months left to live.

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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

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Builder announced for Greater Shepparton Secondary College

Construction on the new Greater Shepparton Secondary College is set to commence next month with a builder now appointed to the job.

Liz Mellino