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Rotary Open Garden Colouring Competition

Rotary Open Garden Colouring Competition

AS a lead into Rotary Club of Yea’s Open Garden weekend, the club organised a colouring competition for the Primary School students of Yea, with both Sacred Heart and Yea Primary Schools taking part. President Darryl King was pleased to announce the joint winners last week. Congratulations to Hamish Dalton and Ethan Pozzuto, both from […]

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All ages welcome at Beyond the Beats

All ages welcome at Beyond the Beats

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Rates increase under tabled ESVF legislation

Rates increase under tabled ESVF legislation

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Yea Pottery Club set to celebrate 50 years

Yea Pottery Club set to celebrate 50 years

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183 riders take part in Cycle Dindi

183 riders take part in Cycle Dindi

ON Saturday, March 29, Cycle Dindi was held again like a well-oiled machine thanks to local Rotary Clubs. The event covered the Great Victorian Rail...
Petition pushes for driving reform

Petition pushes for driving reform

A PARLIAMENTARY petition has highlighted concerns over the lack of standardisation in Australia's driving system, addressing issues regarding varying regulations on the minimum driving age...
RSL provides generous donation to Rotary and seeks new members

RSL provides generous donation to Rotary and seeks new members

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Leonard Sheahan.

Leonard Sheahan focused on helping the community

LEONARD Francis Sheahan is the seventh of seven children. The children were all born at the Wycheproof hospital as his parents engaged in broad acre...
From Glasgow to Australia with a secret shortbread recipe

From Glasgow to Australia with a secret shortbread recipe

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The story of Robert Gibb

The story of Robert Gibb

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Drains struggle to cope with deluge in Alexandra

Drains struggle to cope with deluge in Alexandra

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