ARC Justice operates the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre and Housing Justice based in Bendigo, and the Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre in Shepparton. Its catchment covers a large expanse of central and northern Victoria, and encompasses 12 local government areas, every one of which was impacted by the historic October 2022 floods. These areas … [Read more…]
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at … [Read more…]
Flash floods have hit parts of western Victoria and authorities are warning other regions to stay informed as a low pressure trough makes its way across the state. Emergency Victoria has issued a watch and act warning at Halls Gap in western Victoria, following localised flash floods on Wednesday morning. Emergency Victoria said residents should … [Read more…]
Kellin Walsh. Picture: Australian Navy Cadets. By Sarah Assink Sixteen-year-old Kellin Walsh is a part of the local Navy Cadets, and every Thursday afternoon he experiences just a little bit of what it’s like to be in the defence force. He’s been involved with the local unit for around two years now, and has plans … [Read more…]
Super2 at Wakefield Park in 2008. Pic: an1images.com / Justin Deeley A LATE 2023 reopening is being targeted for Wakefield Park Raceway after the completion of an ownership change. Steve Shelley, who is behind Pheasant Wood Circuit east of Goulburn, announced the acquisition of beleaguered Wakefield Park from the Benalla Auto Club is now final. … [Read more…]
Satara Speedy has been named on the wing. A strong blend of “youth and experience” will line up in the New England Rugby Union women’s team for this weekend’s NSW Country Rugby Union championships. Players from five out of the six New England clubs will pull on the Lioness’ jersey at Tamworth’s Scully Park for … [Read more…]
Emergency Victoria has issued a watch and act warning at Halls Gap in western Victoria, following localised flash floods on Wednesday morning. Emergency Victoria said residents should stay indoors and not enter flood waters. Victoria’s State Emergency Service received nine calls for help. The rains come a day after the Bureau of Meteorology warned of … [Read more…]
Kilkivan Men’s Shed founder Dave Timperley with Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington … it was also Dave’s 70th birthday on the day of the opening (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office) June 7, 2023 Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington joined other community leaders for the official opening of a Men’s Shed at Kilkivan last Thursday. The “Kilkivan … [Read more…]
Partnering with the Shepparton Festival to bring together an outstanding stage, Converge on the Goulburn will feature an extended event program with more experiences, stories, learnings and activities for everyone to enjoy. Greater Shepparton City Council is currently on the lookout for community members who would like to be involved in the … [Read more…]
Ship’s company, VIPs and onlookers said farewell to 15-year-old HMAS Launceston, as the vessel was decommissioned at HMAS Coonwarra in Darwin on June 1. Launceston is the latest Armidale-class patrol boat to be decommissioned, and has conducted a wide variety of operations alongside Australian Border Force, Australian Fisheries and the Australian Federal Police. Commanding Officer … [Read more…]