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New Moira case tested in Melbourne

Yarrawonga Health have just issued a statement to confirm the new positive COVID-19 case recorded in Moira Shire on Wednesday, August 5 was tested in Melbourne. The individual was tested in Melbourne and is not residing or self-isolating in the...

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Firies urge winter safety

This winter Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging residents to take every precaution to avoid a fire in the home. FRNSW Captain Vin Slattery said the cooler months see a 10% increase in the number of home fires, with more fires in bedrooms and...

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Quandong welcomes Play Project

The Play Project Therapy Services started by local Kaitlyn Cummins (nee Bourke) has excelled in recent years with 2020 seeing a property purchased to offer retreats and programs to young people with disabilities all year. The Play Project Therapy...

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Moira COVID-19 case not tested at Yarrawonga Health

Yarrawonga Health has advised a new Moira Shire positive COVID-19 case confirmed by Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) yesterday did not present to Yarrawonga Health for testing and is not known to YH.

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Community passion drives Judy’s council nomination

Even though Yarrawonga’s Judy Heather isn’t currently a Moira Shire Councillor she is no stranger to the government body, having been an elected council representative in 2012.

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Mulwala businesses’ biggest battle

Mulwala businesses continue to battle the effects of the cross-border closure and will now also feel the effect of Stage 3 rectrictions in regional Victoria. Yarrawonga Manufactured Housing (YMH), a large local manufacturing business based in...

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Yarrawonga-Mulwala “the most impacted businesses in Australia” says NSW Business regional manager

A NSW Business regional manager believes businesses along the Murray River would be the most impacted in the country as a result of the recent cross-border closure and further Stage 3 restrictions in Victoria.

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Businesses behind mask wearing

Yarrawonga businesses are getting behind the wearing of masks after the Victorian government announced that from last Sunday, everyone in Victoria is to wear a mask or face covering upon leaving the home. A number of retail businesses including...

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Yarrawonga man allegedly assaults rideshare driver | Police brief

A 28-year-old man from Yarrawonga was one of two men arrested early Monday morning, August 3 after a rideshare driver was allegedly assaulted in South Yarra that same morning.

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Local crops win national hay quality awards

NSW producers including Lochie Donald of Mulwala have dominated Feed Central’s 2019-20 National Hay Quality Awards, winning five of the six national titles. Haymakers from Mulwala, Corowa, Bunnaloo, Lockhart and Tabbita have taken the top national...

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Consultations change but doors still open

The delivery of local health services is undergoing change. General Practice in Yarrawonga and in fact across Australia is concerned that case load and activity level has fallen away with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. But is everyone suddenly...

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Unwanted yarn? Assist those in need

A number of people in the local region are helpless during this current pandemic and are assisting in any way they can with Yarrawonga’s Judy Heather crocheting blankets to donate to those in need. “During these unprecedented times I’ve had...

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Council votes against irrigation buyback

Buybacks of irrigation entitlements have been a major grey area in Australia this year with local council voting on the matter. At the June 24 Moira Shire Council meeting, councillors voted to support MDA Region 2 advocacy to the Murray Darling...

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Going out for dinner? .. unmask if you are seated only

Hospitality venues across regional Victoria will be required to enforce new restrictions in their premises under extended face-covering rules. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews explained that if you are seated and you are eating or drinking, you do...

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Face coverings mandatory across Victoria

The record high 723 new Coronavirus cases recorded in Victoria today has brought with it new restrictions including all Victorians required to wear a face covering when leaving the home from Sunday night. In line with the advice of the Victorian...

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Councils tackle Premier

Mayors and CEOs spanning both sides right along the Murray River, from Corryong to Wentworth, are joining forces in an unprecedented show of strength to convince the NSW Government to ease its latest tough border restrictions. Since the new public...

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Yarrawonga Lions 55th changeover

Denis Griffiths will take over the reigns as Yarrawonga Lions president after the official changeover luncheon was held with 35 members and guests on Sunday, July 19. Lions new District Governor Carol Kennedy officiated the ceremony and inducted...

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Close Melbourne holes to protect regional Victoria

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews must protect regional communities from the threat of COVID-19 by acting immediately to close the many holes in his mythical ring around Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire according to Member for Northern Victori...

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Two Shepparton workers test positive for COVID-19

A staff member at First Choice Liquor Shepparton and another at Shepparton Retirement Villages have tested positive for COVID-19.

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No new cases

There has been one further case of COVID-19 identified in a resident of Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

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COVID-19 fines after police called to Kyabram residence hosting 30-plus gathering

NINE people have been issued fines by Kyabram Police after they were found in breach of COVID-19 social-gathering restrictions.

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Benalla Freemasons COVID concerns

Family members of residents at Royal Freemasons Benalla are anxiously awaiting test results after a staff member was in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

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