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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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Take care with hay stacks
WITH hay season starting in the Mallee, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires. Between June 30, 2024, and July…
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Loddon Valley art trail returns
THE Loddon Valley Arts Trail returns this weekend, showcasing regional artists and heritage venues across the shire. What began as a modest arts trail has…
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Police investigate thefts
THERE’S been a number of thefts across the Gannawarra shire last week. A ramp was was stolen from the side of the Murray Valley Highway…
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Free mulch for spring gardening
SPRING has sprung, and Campaspe Shire Council is encouraging green thumbs to roll up their sleeves and make the most of the warmer weather. Gunbower…












