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Records smashed at Seymour event

A record 148 greyhounds were adopted at the Greyhound Adoption Program’s three-day adoption event in Seymour. The adoption event was held earlier this month and easily surpassed the 110 adopted at last year’s similar event. And the 81...

David Rak
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Strathbogie Shire’s finest honoured

Strathbogie Shire recognised its achievers during Australia Day ceremonies in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town. Strathbogie Shire awards Community organisation of the year: Go Nagambie Community event of the year...

David Rak
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Drive safely near schools

Mitchell Shire Council said students returning to school was a timely reminder for everyone driving around schools to take care on the roads, particularly during the peak pick-up and drop-off times. Children, especially those in primary school, can...

David Rak
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Volunteering on the agenda for Australia Day 2020

Community spirit was on display at Kings Park as the Rotary Club of Seymour highlighted volunteering for Australia Day. Emergency service representatives and a wide range of community groups set up stalls to showcase the array of volunteering...

David Rak
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Local legends honoured

Mitchell Shire was buzzing with excitement as a large crowd attended the Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremony at Pyalong Memorial Gardens.

David Rak
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New Australians welcomed

Pyalong Neighbourhood House hosted the celebrations for 38 people to become Australian citizens on Australia Day. England’s James Pfaff-Canning, his wife Tracy and daughter Georgia-Summer became Australian citizens on the day. The family came...

David Rak
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Something for everyone at your local Scouts

The 1st Seymour Scout Group raised almost $700 for Bendigo Bank’s bushfire disaster appeal with a sausage sizzle and sales of merchandise. The Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers recently set up shop at the front of Woolworths Seymour...

David Rak
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Pop-up studio gets metalheads heard

Two aspiring metalheads were perfecting their sound at Seymour Flexible Learning Centre as part of the 2020 Mitchell Shire Council Youth Services Montville Lane Sessions pop-up studio. Broadford musicians Jai Overbury and Marcus Cleary, both 15...

David Rak
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Shooting hoops for a cause

More than $3500 was raised for people impacted by bushfires at a round-robin basketball competition in Seymour last week.

David Rak
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Local musicians hit the studio

Two aspiring metalheads were perfecting their sound at Seymour Flexible Learning Centre as part of the 2020 Mitchell Shire Council Youth Services Montville Lane Sessions pop up studio. Broadford musicians Jai Overbury and Marcus Cleary (both 15)...

David Rak
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Spy novel well worth reading

The Pelican Brief, by John Grisham. The author has said he admires the work of John le Carre, possibly Britain’s most esteemed spy-thriller writer, but if that is the case Grisham has a long way to go with his own style. However, given this...

David Rak
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Local reps mingle with world’s best

The 2018 Seymour Show Rural Ambassador Emma Henne attended the inaugural Agricultural Shows of Australia Conference on the Gold Coast in January. Ms Henne was with seven other state finalists as guests of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victori...

David Rak
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Local health service honoured

Community Interlink has been named the winner of the 2019 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards’ Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Award for excellence in public sector aged care. The award celebrates Victoria’s aged care sector...

David Rak
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Wallis St repairs to start

Mitchell Shire Council will undertake important reconstruction and resurfacing works in Wallis St, Seymour from January 28 until February 28. Wallis St, between Bishop St and High St, will see the removal of the current road surface, the road base...

David Rak
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Work of CFA, SES highlighted

Seymour’s Australia Day celebrations will highlight how local SES and CFA brigades work together to protect the community during critical events. Both agencies rely heavily on local volunteers and you may think you already know about the work...

David Rak
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Plenty happening for Australia Day

Strathbogie Shire residents will hear from inspiring, educational and motivational guest speakers at this year’s Australia Day ceremonies on January 26.

David Rak
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Teagan has her foot in the door

Teagan McCarthy always dreamed of owning her own business. And now she has her entrepreneurial foot in the door with the opening of Sole Solutions Podiatry in Nagambie and Avenel. The new business will cover all aspects of podiatry including general...

David Rak
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Audits reveal sales

Four Mitchell Shire businesses have received significant infringements worth thousands of dollars each for non-compliance with the Tobacco Act after selling tobacco-based products to minors. Environmental Health Officers are required by law to...

David Rak

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia.

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Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

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23 with three months to live

“The year looked so promising for me.“ This is how Johnathon Bentancourt saw his future before doctors told him he had just a few months left to live.

Morgan Dyer