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Unique new irrigated research discussion group

In a unique opportunity for local farmers, Riverine Plains Inc is facilitating a new irrigated research discussion group, with the first the Riverine Plains Irrigated Discussion Group meeting to be held on Friday, August 30 at Mulwala. The Riverine...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Baby bundles coming to Yarrawonga

Free baby bundles for first-time parents have arrived in Yarrawonga with brand new first bubs born at Yarrawonga Health receiving a bundle. The very first baby bundle came early when Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos recently made a special delivery...

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Councillor pay increase push

Federation Council wants councillors in geographical councils which may not have a 20,000 population to be “adequately compensated” by the State Government. Council wants the NSW State Government to determine new categories to reflect Local...

Robert Muir

Councillor pay increase push

Federation Council wants councillors in geographical councils which may not have a 20,000 population to be “adequately compensated” by the State Government. Council wants the NSW State Government to determine new categories to reflect Local...

Robert Muir

Murray Valley farmers take charge of energy

Local farmers will next week have the opportunity to gain new perspectives on energy generation and management at free Farm Energy Forums developed by NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), with support from Dairy Australia and NSW Farmers. DPI...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Memorial classic attracts talent

A momentous memorial lawn bowls tournament that was a massive hit in 2018 will be held in Yarrawonga this weekend. The Joy Johnson Memorial Classic which has a $10,000 prize pool will take place from 10am Saturday, August 24 to Sunday, August 25 at...

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Combating the rise in family violence

Family violence is alarmingly on the rise in the Moira region almost doubling in the past five years. Statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency show in Moira in 2013-2014, 285 cases were recorded compared to 496 in 2017-2018. In family incidents...

Emma Prior

Residents face pool barrier compliance

Residents with a pool or spa will need to submit a current certificate of compliance for their safety barriers from December 1 this year. Local councils will be required to register all backyard pools and spas in their area as part of new changes...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Bring the outside inside for winter

With winter upon us, we’re spending less and less time outside. And while there’s something cozy about curling up on the couch beside an open fire or with the heating cranked up, cabin fever really can set in during these long winter months. The...

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Police Beat

Charged with weapon and on ice A 36-year-old Yarrawonga male is to be charged by summons after being intercepted in Belmore Street last week whilst being under the influence of Methylamphetamine and being in possession of a prohibited weapon...

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Locals commemorate VP Day

Last Thursday locals commemorated the 74th anniversary of VP Day, the day Australian troops along with allied forces won WWII, at the ClubMulwala’s RSL Memorial wall. VP Day marks Japan’s surrender to allied forces on August 15, 1945, which...

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Real Estate Sleep Out Yarrawonga

With temperatures set to drop to as low as 5 degrees on Monday, August 19, the team at First National O’Meara Kennedy Real Estate (OKFN) will brace themselves with blankets and beanies to brave the cold for a good cause. The Real Estate Sleep Out...

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Day at the ‘G’

For the ninth year in a row, due to the generosity of the community nine primary school boys from Yarrawonga and Mulwala got the opportunity to attend an AFL match for the first time. For some it was even their first time to Melbourne. Organiser...

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Talented Irish songwriter to perform

The Publicans Daughter Cafe will be the venue for a special appearance from talented Irish songwriter ‘Gallie’ this Saturday evening. Since the release of his acclaimed album ‘The Occoquan River’, Irish songwriter ‘Gallie’ has gone from...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Have your cupcake and fight animal cruelty

The team at the Yarrawonga Veterinary Clinic is encouraging animal lovers to drop into their clinic for their tastiest ever annual fundraiser, Cupcake Day. The team will once again join RSPCA Victoria in the fight against animal cruelty by hosting...

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Trivia night gets it right

The Annual Mulwala Pre School Trivia Night was held on Friday, August 2 in the Mulwala Civic Centre. Each year, the monies raised from this event, play an integral role in enabling the kinder to purchase additional educational resources. The...

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Girls got game

As part of the ‘girls got game’, basketball initiative with Basketball Victoria and Basketball North East, Sacred Heart Primary School students were fortunate recently to have North East Bushrangers Basketball US import Makenzie Miller host week...

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Weir bridge’s 2020 closing

It’s official, although residents have known it is was going to happen for almost two decades, the Yarrawonga Weir Bridge will be closing in 2020 to vehicle traffic. The Yarrawonga Chronicle sought to find out the exact date the bridge will be...

Jared Loughnan

Successful dance weekend

Once again dancers from vast areas of Victoria, New South Wales, ACT and SA gathered together to enjoy the excellent dance music provided by Ian Stewart on the Friday and Saturday as well as Baden on the Sunday at the 20th Gala Ball and Dance...

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