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Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day shows crowds around new Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre
A DEGREE of wet weather didn’t stop a crowd forming at the annual Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day last Sunday, where the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) facility was on display to promote the important breeding and conservation work undertaken there. Snobs Creek Hatchery produces everything from Murray cod to trout cod and Macquarie perch, brown […]
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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
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Leonard Sheahan focused on helping the community
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From Glasgow to Australia with a secret shortbread recipe
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The story of Robert Gibb
ROBERT Gibb lived from 1904 to 1988, and was known as Bob. Bob came from Jack Street in Motherwell, Scotland. At 12 years old, his...
Drains struggle to cope with deluge in Alexandra
HEAVY rain from the storm last Thursday night caused flash flooding from Alexandra to Eildon and Rubicon, with 80mm being recorded at one location in...
Grand final match for Alexandra Cricket Club
THE Alexandra B-Grade team travelled to Avenel to play in the Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) B-Grade Grand Final. The team hoped to steal an...
Eildon Pondage parkrun up and running
AFTER months of planning, the inaugural Eildon Pondage parkrun event was held on Saturday March 22. Seventy-four locals and visitors, aged from under 10 to...
