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Beauty salons back in business in Benalla

Stefanie Lie had only 24 hours to get her beauty salon Benalla Boutique ready for customers again. And she did just that, welcoming back regular clients first thing on Thursday morning. Following Premier Daniel Andrews announcement of easing...

Meg Saultry
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Cheryl puts pen to paper during COVID-19 lockdown to finish first novel

Cheryl Lewis has used the unexpected downtime of the COVID-19 pandemic to realise a long-held dream – writing and publishing a novel. The former Benalla resident drew on many of her own life experiences in her debut novel, Stolen, which the...

Meg Saultry
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Some sole traders to miss out on COVID-19 support

Samantha Robertson operates three businesses from her Benalla home. When she heard about COVID-19 support for sole traders she was understandably excited - until she found out she was not eligible to apply.

Simon Ruppert
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Peter Walsh on moving to third step

There’s light at the end of the tunnel as regional Victoria comes out of the second wave of coronavirus infections. We’ve all had to make choices we never thought we’d be asked to make. As a member for a regional electorate...

Simon Ruppert
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Turning Victoria blue

Victoria Police is requesting that Benalla turns blue this September 29 to commemorate Blue Ribbon Day, which this year coincides with Remembrance Day. The day provides the opportunity for the community to say thank you to those who protect and...

Simon Ruppert

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Past glory: When did your club win its last premiership flag?

Grand final week is usually a rolling celebration of the hard work it takes to make the deciding game of the season. After premierships are run and won, the celebrations continue for half of those involved and the commiserations begin for the...

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AFL exports | Rocky books first foray into finals

The 2020 AFL season has been one of many milestones for Benalla’s Tom Rockliff. Last month it was his 200th game, and on Monday night against Collingwood, Rockliff slotted the 100th goal of his career.

Meg Saultry
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Benalla’s junior basketballers have something to smile about with sports return

Benalla’s junior basketball community has welcomed last week’s state government announcement easing restrictions.

Meg Saultry
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Sport is back on the agenda in Benalla. But what is actually returning?

With eased restrictions in regional Victoria, talk now turns to what can actually return at the local sporting level.

Meg Saultry