Benalla News

Jan takes the reins - new Rotary President announced

The Rotary Club of Benalla welcomed Janice Crothers as its 82nd president at this year’s official changeover. However, like many thing at this moment in history the ceremony had to be carried out via Zoom thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. While this...

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Nats pledge to make CFA autonamous

The Nationals in government have pledged to rebuild and restore the Country Fire Authority as an independent, volunteer-based autonomous fire service. That’s according to Deputy Leader and State Member for Euroa Steph Ryan in response to...

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Benalla’s future looks bright

From smart benches offering free wifi and charging, to an extended boardwalk, floating pontoon for events, upgrades to toilets, car parks, footpaths and a money for the beautification of Bridge St - there is lots to be excited about Benalla’s future.

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Benalla’s future looks bright

From smart benches offering free wifi and charging, to an extended boardwalk, floating pontoon for events, upgrades to toilets, car parks, footpaths and a money for the beautification of Bridge St - there is lots to be excited about Benalla’s future.

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Benalla’s heartbeat by David Robinson

The latest entry into Benalla Poet’s corner was submitted by David Robinson and is called Benalla’s Heartbeat.

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Table games help fight dementia

Cooinda recently welcomed the arrival of a Tovertafel, an interactive light projector-based table game designed to help people living with dementia. The game, which was generously purchased by the Cooinda Achievers fundraising committee, has been...

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Benalla featured twice in tourism campaign

Benalla has featured twice in a tourism campaign encouraging people to explore Australia and New Zealand called 100 untold stories. Of course if you live in Benalla you are well aware of Wall to Wall and the Botanical gardens - this campaign...

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A visit to Murchison and Colbinabbin

In the third installment of Day Trips, Suzie takes a journey to Colbinabbin and Murchison, just over an hour’s drive from Benalla. Today we packed a picnic and set off for Colbinabbin, less than an hour and a half away. We wanted to see the six...

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Fantastic five open new store

Tom, Roxanne, Kirsty, Jackie and Shannon all grew up in Benalla. Earlier this year a combination of entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the rural city led them to open a pop-up shop. It was home to Brass and Threads, and North East Victori...

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Bushfire reduction program under way

Firefighter access to some of north-east Victoria’s most bushfire-prone areas has been improved thanks to the Victorian Government’s $272.3 million Reducing Bushfire Risk program. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews and...

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COVID-19 advice from Age Friendly Benalla

The latest column submitted by Age Friendly Benalla offers advice for older people dealing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Victorian and federal governments have posted advice for older people’s health and well-being during this...

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English lessons continue on Zoom

The North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) has been the voice of Multiculturalism in the City of Benalla since 2005. President Susan Ingleton said it had been a difficult year, but with the beginning of term three, and the slow reduction of...

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COVID-19 Benalla 0

Victoria is in the grips of a second spike of COVID-19, but luckily for the regions, most cases are being identified in metropolitan Melbourne. Benalla has no active cases as of Tuesday, July 7, however, just down the road in Shepparton, and...

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Benalla apprentice to represent state at World Skills competition

Benalla’s Larry Franklin has been named one of Victoria’s the top apprentices by World Skills Australia. After taking out a silver medal in the regional competition he will now head off to Perth in April to represent the state in the Nationals...

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Devenish drainage on council radar

Mick Millsom from Devenish is calling on Benalla Rural City to address drainage issues along the town’s main street - and council has news that will please him. “I bought the place in 1992 and I moved to Devenish in 1997,” Mr Millsom...

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Live music and baked spuds in Bridge St

There is live music and hot street food available in Bridge St this afternoon (Tuesday, July 7). The band Intensity will be playing until around 4.30pm in the vacant lot between the Bottle-O and, the currently closed, Georgina’s Restaurant. The band...

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Feedback sought for timber release plan

VicForests has started public consultation on proposed changes to its Timber Release Plan (TRP) in response to the 2019/20 bushfire season. The proposed TRP covers 59 coupes that VicForests is considering harvesting under strict controls in the...

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Pregnancy during a pandemic

Bringing a new life into the world can be stressful, during a pandemic that can be magnified - especially for first-time parents. Benalla’s Claire Mathlin-Cook, an experienced midwife, found herself being contacted by a huge number of expectant parents soon after coronavirus restrictions were initiated.

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Still going strong - John and Pam celebrate 60 years together

John and Pam Brown celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on July 2 with a quiet celebration at their Benalla home. Sixty years after the ceremony the two still feel like they are on their honeymoon. “We were married in Benalla at the...

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