Campaspe Shire Mayor Rob Amos said the two councils already enjoyed an excellent working relationship, which supported service delivery to towns either side of the Murray River. “Both councils are committed to co-operating for the betterment of the community,” Cr Amos said. “We will continue to work together to reduce costs for ratepayers by avoiding … [Read more…]
For the best part of a week, photographers and reporters were camped out the front of Lachlan Keeffe’s South Yarra apartment waiting for him to face the music. Finally, they got the shot they were hunting when one morning he had no choice other than to face the waiting pack of cameras and microphones. Yet, … [Read more…]
Locals and guests at the reopening of the Collector Memorial Hall, from left, Michael Duck, Alex Waldron, Graham Piestch, Jacqueline Menyhart, Ian Marshall, Penelope Marshall, Gary Poile and Terry Lovelock. Front row: Wendy Tuckerman MP, Denise Duck, Jonathon Taylor, Felicity Poile and Jeanette Sheridan. Photo: Supplied. Community halls are the lifeblood of rural communities: where … [Read more…]
This line of 76 Shorthorn steers 10-11 months averaging 272kg from Manilla, NSW, returned $990 or 365c/kg on Friday. MOST young steer and heifer categories showed lifts in value in online trading this week. Commercial cattle listings on AuctionsPlus slipped to 10,869 head, with clearance improving to 43 percent, up 12pc on last week. The … [Read more…]
The New England plateau came into being millions of years ago when there was a massive upheaval along the coast by mega volcanoes including the nearby Ebor Volcano. In the process this created fertile farmlands, steep rugged valleys and separate micro systems. One area of particular interest is the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park that … [Read more…]
Workshops take place at the Shepparton Library on Tuesday, July 4, Tatura Library on Wednesday, July 5 and Mooroopna Library on Thursday, July 6. Each of the workshops is being geared toward specific age groups, with classes for 3-5-year-olds through to youth, adults and a seniors session for those over 60. The workshops for children … [Read more…]
The Kilkivan Veteran and Community Men’s Shed was officially opened on Thursday, 1 June by Nanango MP Deb Frecklington, pictured here with project founder Dave Timperley. Kilkivan has a new place for members of the community to congregate with the official opening of the Kilkivan Veteran and Community Men’s Shed last Thursday. Nanango MP Deb … [Read more…]
“The best time to meet someone is around diagnosis,” she said. “That is generally a time when they have high levels of distress, because they are unsure of what is happening. “They don’t fully understand what treatment options are potentially available to them.” Mrs Morley helps people navigate the hospital system, their diagnosis and provides … [Read more…]
A man has allegedly been found with guns in his car after crashing into multiple vehicles waiting in a Queensland school zone. The man was spotted allegedly driving at 142km/h in a 100km/h zone on Mary Valley Rd, Wide Bay, about 3pm on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man crashes in school zone during alleged … [Read more…]
Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland The final concrete pile has now been poured for the Gympie bypass project’s 42 bridge structures. This is the last of 575 piles that have had to be installed, as part of the $1 billion project, which is due for completion in late 2024, weather permitting. … [Read more…]