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Mulwala businesses’ biggest battle

Mulwala businesses continue to battle the effects of the cross-border closure and will now also feel the effect of Stage 3 rectrictions in regional Victoria. Yarrawonga Manufactured Housing (YMH), a large local manufacturing business based in...

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“The most impacted businesses in Australia” – NSW Business regional manager

A NSW Business regional manager believes businesses along the Murray River would be the most impacted in the country as a result of the recent cross-border closure and further Stage 3 restrictions in Victoria. Business NSW Regional Manager for...

Jared Loughnan
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Local police report

Yarrawonga man arrested in Melbourne A 28-year-old man from Yarrawonga was one of two men arrested early Monday morning, August 3 after a rideshare driver was allegedly assaulted in South Yarra that same morning. Investigators have been told two men...

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Local crops win national hay quality awards

NSW producers including Lochie Donald of Mulwala have dominated Feed Central’s 2019-20 National Hay Quality Awards, winning five of the six national titles. Haymakers from Mulwala, Corowa, Bunnaloo, Lockhart and Tabbita have taken the top national...

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Consultations change but doors still open

The delivery of local health services is undergoing change. General Practice in Yarrawonga and in fact across Australia is concerned that case load and activity level has fallen away with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. But is everyone suddenly...

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Unwanted yarn? Assist those in need

A number of people in the local region are helpless during this current pandemic and are assisting in any way they can with Yarrawonga’s Judy Heather crocheting blankets to donate to those in need. “During these unprecedented times I’ve had...

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Council votes against irrigation buyback

Buybacks of irrigation entitlements have been a major grey area in Australia this year with local council voting on the matter. At the June 24 Moira Shire Council meeting, councillors voted to support MDA Region 2 advocacy to the Murray Darling...

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Going out for dinner? .. unmask if you are seated only

Hospitality venues across regional Victoria will be required to enforce new restrictions in their premises under extended face-covering rules. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews explained that if you are seated and you are eating or drinking, you do...

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Face coverings mandatory across Victoria

The record high 723 new Coronavirus cases recorded in Victoria today has brought with it new restrictions including all Victorians required to wear a face covering when leaving the home from Sunday night. In line with the advice of the Victorian...

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Councils tackle Premier

Mayors and CEOs spanning both sides right along the Murray River, from Corryong to Wentworth, are joining forces in an unprecedented show of strength to convince the NSW Government to ease its latest tough border restrictions. Since the new public...

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Yarrawonga Lions 55th changeover

Denis Griffiths will take over the reigns as Yarrawonga Lions president after the official changeover luncheon was held with 35 members and guests on Sunday, July 19. Lions new District Governor Carol Kennedy officiated the ceremony and inducted...

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Close Melbourne holes to protect regional Victoria

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews must protect regional communities from the threat of COVID-19 by acting immediately to close the many holes in his mythical ring around Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire according to Member for Northern Victori...

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Resilient boat owners won’t run dry

Limited numbers, lockdowns in Melbourne and now tightened cross-border restrictions will not defeat our local cruise boat owners. The current cross-border restrictions may have put a freeze on cruises over most of winter but local cruise boat owners...

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Councillor Seeks speed review

At Moira Shire Councils most recent ordinary meeting on July 22, Cr Peter Mansfield put forward a motion for RRV to review the speed limits on the Murray Valley Highway east of Yarrawonga from Woods Rd to Hogans Road. “I feel this is the ideal...

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Overwhelming support from community for defence force and police personnel

The support given to Australian Police and Defence Force personnel at the Mulwala border checkpoint by the Yarrawonga Mulwala community has been described as overwhelming.

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Much awaited roundabout set to begin

Pre-construction works for the Murray Valley Highway/Woods Road roundabout including service relocation of major electrical and communication assets are now complete with the construction of the roundabout set to begin this week. A spokesperson for...

Emma Prior
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New restrictions see businesses feel abandoned by state premiers

Businesses in Mulwala feel abandoned by the NSW government as a result of the tougher cross-border restrictions.

Jared Loughnan
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Turban Angels sewing their magic

The amazing ladies of the Yarrawonga Turban Angels have been assisting cancer patients in the region and far beyond for years and have now turned their hand to assisting the community in the current crisis, making and selling face masks. The...

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Greater Shepparton records new active COVID-19 case

Greater Shepparton has recorded another active case of COVID-19. It’s the second case for the region in a week, but the case recorded last Saturday has since become inactive. It is not known where the location of the active case is. Greater...

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Face coverings mandatory in regional Victoria from Monday

REGIONAL Victorians must wear a face covering when leaving their home from 11.59pm Sunday.

Brayden May
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Campaspe records sixth COVID-19 case

CAMPASPE Shire has recorded its sixth COVID-19 case. It is one of 273 new cases in Victoria since yesterday. The most recent case in Campaspe was on June 15, and has since recovered. Today’s new cases put the current total number at 3799, of these...

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COVID-19 fines after police called to Kyabram residence hosting 30-plus gathering

NINE people have been issued fines by Kyabram Police after they were found in breach of COVID-19 social-gathering restrictions.

Jared Prestwidge