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Royal Freemasons Benalla celebrates first birthday

Royal Freemasons Benalla marked its first birthday last Wednesday with residents enjoying a special celebration. Ninety-one-year-old Pat Rice was given the honour of cutting the cake (pictured). The aged-care facility has grown from just four...

Simon Ruppert
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FCJ College bunting project brings joy to Cooinda

Cooinda residents Ben and Joan Hamson hold one of four flag banners created by FCJ College Year 7 students before the school was closed for the term. FCJ College Year 7 students sent the banners and individual cards of good wishes that have...

Simon Ruppert
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Illegal hunters caught operating in Victoria’s north east

Parks Victoria is urging hunters to act responsibly following the prosecution of two Melbourne men for illegal hunting in the north east. Parks Victoria and Victoria Police officers caught the two men in the Mt Samaria State Park near Mansfield and...

Simon Ruppert
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Benalla Rotarian Wayne Lewis wins Shine On Award

Benalla Rotarian Wayne Lewis has been awarded a prestigious Shine On Award. The award recognises outstanding service by a person living with disability who serves as a shining example to their local community. Benalla Rotarian Bruce Walker said...

Simon Ruppert
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How we can help each other

By Paul Mole, manager, Benalla Ensign We are all anxious right now. A few months ago, none of us could have imagined a world in which eating dinner at a restaurant, playing a game of footy, or hugging a good friend, would feel like an act from...

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GVL, KDL assess coronavirus financial impact

Goulburn Valley League will not charge its clubs any fees until the football and netball season begins as the region’s sporting organisations continue preparing for a financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis. Stemming from a meeting of the...

Alex Mitchell
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Best Battles | Looking back

Although football is on a long hiatus, there is no reason we cannot still report on the matches which were scheduled to happen, but with a twist of course. Best Battles takes you to the most important duel, result or individual performance between the teams in recent memory - including Echuca v Benalla in 2017.

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Football and netball magazine arrives today

The McPherson Media Group’s annual Football and Netball Magazine is turning 16 this year —and how sweet it is. Once again your one-stop shop for all things football and netball as the respective seasons of your favourite teams get set to...

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School cricket success for Benalla P-12 College

The Benalla P-12 College Year 8 girls cricket team had a hugely successful day on the pitch recently. The side took to the Benalla Showgrounds on March 13 for the first round robin event of the year. Playing three rounds, defeating FCJ8, Euroa 8...

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