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Tastes of the Goulburn a huge hit

A few showers couldn’t keep hundreds of people from flocking to Station St for Seymour’s Tastes of the Goulburn. The 17th edition of the one-day event celebrating the Goulburn River and Ranges’ natural attributes and local produce...

David Rak
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Andrew Hauser picks up major industry gong

Seymour’s Andrew Hauser has been given the Alec Northover Award by the Institute of Quarrying Australia. Described as the Brownlow Medal of the quarrying industry, the award recognises the best portfolio of evidence prepared and submitted by...

David Rak
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Warning after abandoned campfire found

Tallarook residents Anna and Luke Rogan are reminding people to be mindful when camping after a fire near their property. Anna and Luke were walking with their two children on the Great Victorian Rail Trail near their property when they noticed...

David Rak
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A splash of colour for Seymour

A vibrant and colourful makeover of Seymour’s railway underpass was officially opened on Friday. Thanks to $152,840 from the Victorian Government’s Pick My Project initiative and tireless hours from local volunteers, the once-dreary...

David Rak
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Red Centre awaits Avenel pilot

Some people go to university when they finish Year 12 and some head to Uluru to fly helicopters

David Rak
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Recycling win at Seymour Show

Results from surveys of the recycling bins at Seymour Show confirmed residents do use recycling bins if they are available. BEAM Mitchell Environment Group took on the challenge for increasing recycling at the show and diverting reusable materials...

David Rak
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Celebrating 60 years

Janet and Barry Goddard marked 60 years of wedded bliss on September 22. The couple and their family and friends celebrated with lunch aboard the Goulburn Explorer river boat at Nagambie. The Goulburn Weir duo married on September 19, 1959 in the...

David Rak
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Temporary road fix anger

A temporary patch was put on large potholes in Wallis St for a second time on October 4. Mitchell Shire Council re-sealed the surface in April but the road quickly deteriorated again. A council spokesperson said potholes and uneven surfaces have...

David Rak
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Chance to thank carers

National Carers Week recognises the outstanding role carers play in the community.

David Rak
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More funding for Avenel Preschool

Strathbogie Shire Council joined Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes to open the new and improved Avenel Preschool on Thursday. The $566,000 upgrade included extensions to the buildings, reconfiguration of the entrance, a new reception are...

David Rak
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Bruce Forbes recognised for RSL service

Nagambie WW2 veteran Bruce Forbes’ service to the RSL was recognised recently. Nagambie RSL president David Keall presented Mr Forbes, 95, with a framed 60-year membership certificate from RSL Australia on October 3 in front of his daughter...

David Rak
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Local couple tie the knot

A sunny spring day was the setting for Margaret Chambers and John Lawson to tie the knot on September 11. The couple live in the Nagambie Caravan Park and wanted to be married in the park’s gardens. Local celebrant Diane Grant married the couple...

David Rak
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New boat ramp provides easier access to Lake Nagambie

Boaters and anglers have the best access to the Goulburn River and Lake Nagambie, thanks to the opening of a new deep-water boat ramp. The $495 000 ramp at Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre was officially opened yesterday by Better Boating Victoria and...

David Rak
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Creative talent on display

St Mary’s College students are busy creating artistic garments out of recycled materials for a visual arts exhibition this weekend. Held in the multi-purpose hall in McIntyre St, the exhibition will officially open Friday between 7pm and 9pm and...

David Rak
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60 years of wedded bliss

Len and Ruth Underwood recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple met through friends in Nagambie in the summer of 1958 and married at Christ Church Seymour in the spring of 1959. They have lived in and around Avenel for nearly...

David Rak
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Have your voice heard on road safety

The experience of Victorians will be front and centre as planning ramps up for the state’s next road safety strategy. Roads, Road Safety and TAC Minister Jaala Pulford has launched the Next Road Safety Strategy Survey which will help the state...

David Rak
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Cash tipped into the Cup

The Victorian Government will contribute $25,000 for Sunday’s massive Seymour Cup. This year, race-goers can look forward to cheering on a quality cup field, while enjoying family entertainment for children big and small in between races. The...

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Ramp provides better access to Goulburn and Nagambie

Boaters and anglers have the best access to the Goulburn River and Lake Nagambie, thanks to the opening of a new deep-water boat ramp.

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Man in a coma after Sturt St crash

A MALE is being airlifted to hospital after being cut free from his crashed car in Sturt St this evening. He had collided with a parked truck near intersection of Darling and Sturt streets. Emergency services including CFA, ambulance and police...

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Seven teenagers charged over JB Hi-Fi theft

Seven teenagers have been charged following the theft of $20,000 worth of stock from JB Hi-Fi yesterday

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Rumbalara player cops 18-match suspension

A Rumbalara under-17 player has been handed an 18-match suspension after pleading guilty to two charges of intentionally striking another player. The incidents happened in last month’s Murray Football League grand final against Cobram at Finley...

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Breakthrough in Cohuna murder case

A second man has been charged in relation to the Cohuna murder last month. Homicide Squad detectives arrested the man in Echuca this morning. The man is expected to appear in Echuca Magistrates Court this afternoon

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