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Vital investments in education
THE establishment of a Country Universities Centre and the construction of a multi-purpose indoor sports centre at Barham High School have received the support of…
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Fire risk inspections underway
Council’s Local Laws team are travelling throughout the municipality, identifying properties which need to be cleared of fire risks and issuing Fire Prevention Notices to…
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Farmer tips for fire season
CFA community education coordinator Kevin Sleep reminded farmers to be prepared and constantly vigilant this fire season. Mr Sleep’s top reminders included: -Check header bearings…
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Cost of living bites
LITTLE over a year ago, the Kerang Neighbourhood House was providing food assistance to around 160 people per month. Now, according to centre manager Claire…
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Cooking up a storm
THE Local Medical Health Trust is set to host its first-ever community Bake-Off later this month in Barham. The event aims to raise funds for…
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Call for firefighters
AS BUSHFIRE season approaches, Barham Rural Fire Service (RFS) captain Nathan Goble is issuing a different kind of warning. Mr Goble, who recently stepped into…
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There’s safety in neighbours
Victorian communities are being encouraged to reconnect with their neighbours during Crime Prevention Month, a statewide initiative backed by RACV, in collaboration with Neighbourhood Watch…
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Boosting regional sport participation
THE State Government is supporting more people to get involved in sport with grants for sports clubs and community organisations to strengthen and expand opportunities…
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Students debut public art exhibition
BARHAM Public School held an art exhibition last week in the Uniting Church Hall. The colourful art show showcased the creative talents of its students…
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Carrying weight of memory
WHEN retired police officer Mark Arians swung his leg over his motorbike in Melbourne recently, he carried more than just his helmet and leathers —…
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Heart’s pumping for Shocktober
WITH more cardiac arrests in Victoria than ever before, Ambulance Victoria is encouraging Boort residents to learn or refresh their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and…
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Police arrest driver
POLICE have charged a 31-year-old man with trafficking methylamphetamine and other offences after he was stopped by Kerang Police on Wednesday. The Shepparton resident was…
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