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News
July 28 2010
Badminton
Round 12, July 23:
A-grade: Scorpions 5-168 defeated Earwigs 1-139; Ticks 3-167 defeated Fleas 3-163.
Simon Hocking and Mick Doherty won all ...
July 28 2010
Tongala BER work to start
Construction of the eagerly anticipated new Tongala Primary School is just weeks away.
The $2.5 million Building the Education Revolution ...
July 28 2010
Milk pay rate to rise
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Tatura Milk Industries chairman Barry Irvin recently announced the boards of Bega Cheese and Tatura Milk Industries would implement an increase in ...
July 28 2010
Housing market a roller-coaster ride
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The average cost of a house in Tatura continues to fluctuate, with the median house price for June being $220 000 while the median cost of a unit ...
July 28 2010
Councils unite in a bid to promote region
Campaspe Shire has been identified as a potential area to attract more people to live as an answer to the rising population pressures on the ...
July 28 2010
Indoor bowls
Pennant results for July 19:
In Division One, Tatura lost to Shepparton Park, 32-55. Evert Worm (s), Keith Smith, Doris Licciardo and Margaret ...
July 28 2010
Feast of food and fun at Fishers
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The relaunch of Fishers Supa IGA Supermarket in Kyabram will take place this Saturday with bargains, free food tastings, music and entertainment ...
July 28 2010
Hoppers fall to Rushy
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Murchison 11.11.77 lost to
Rushworth 19.8. 122
Murchison’s finals chances hang on a knife edge, after an unexpected defeat by neighbouring ...
July 28 2010
Doubles winners decided
Tatura Italian Social Club hosted the final round of the women’s and men’s bocce doubles on July 25.
With a cold and frosty morning ...
July 28 2010
U16 football
Division 1
It was a very disappointing day at the office for the Tatura boys as Kyabram ran harder, kicked with precision and was a far better ...
July 28 2010
Handicap hampers
The four-person open Ambrose event on Saturday, sponsored by Links Bistro, attracted some quality golfers including a team from Mooroopna with a ...
July 28 2010
Hill Top women's golf
Twenty-four women played the stroke and monthly medal round last Wednesday, while four women played the nine-hole competition in cool but sunny ...
July 28 2010
Efforts are rewarded with win
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Round 14 -
Tatura v Mooroopna
A-grade
Final score:
Tatura 44 defeated
Mooroopna 35
A motivated Tatura lineup hit the court this week determined ...
July 28 2010
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July 28 2010
Planting for the future
Prep students from Kyabram P-12 College will plant 200 trees at the Kyabram drainage basin as part of Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day this ...
July 28 2010
Disco hopes rely on help
Moves are under way to try to revive Tatura’s Blue Light Disco program and give the youth of the town a safe and supervised environment in ...
July 28 2010
Glider snared by barbed wire fence
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‘Rebada’ is one very lucky squirrel glider.
Cut from a barbed wire fence next to the Goulburn Broken CMA office in Shepparton, the ...
July 28 2010
Hunt is on for coach
Tatura Football Club has been proactive in its search for a successor for coach Paul Serra, with some interesting names popping up in speculation ...
July 28 2010
Police briefs
Tatura police are investigating the theft of trade tools from a Martin St property between June 25 and July 19.
Leading Senior Constable Kelvin ...
July 28 2010
In line for award
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A second Tatura business, Murray Dairy Inc, has been nominated for the Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
Murray Dairy Inc has been ...
July 28 2010
Labouring for a GP
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Attempts to recruit an obstetrics-practising general practitioner to Kyabram have proved fruitless.
Dr Bernie Moore announced last month he would ...
July 28 2010
Two more put hands up for Murray
Two more candidates will stand for Murray in the August 21 federal election.
Kyabram veterinarian Serena Moore will contest the election as a ...
July 28 2010
Rowan is on the mend
Popular Kyabram businessman and local sports identity Rowan Bennett is in good spirits despite an accident in which his right hand was crushed on ...
July 28 2010
Cats topple Dogs
Saturday was a not a great day out for Tatura against Mooroopna.
The Cats were going to be tough opponents after a recent loss, and there is a ...
July 28 2010
Shave inspired by kids
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Kyabram man Mark Nankivell describes himself as a "lazy shaver," however he has put careful thought into shaping his appearance.
Mark’s ...
July 28 2010
Police nab two on Friday night
Two Kyabram people were allegedly caught drinkdriving on Friday night.
Police tested a 35-year-old man in Albion St about 8.50 pm and he ...
July 28 2010
Nominations close tomorrow
Time is running out for people interested in running as a candidate in the federal election. They have until noon tomorrow to nominate.
...
July 28 2010
Taking a look at teeth
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Kyabram dentists are treating more people suffering from tooth erosion than ever before.
Scientists have labelled the process by which acids ...
July 28 2010
Great Tour reaches great heights
Kyabram’s Mike Sweeney will tackle a peak more than 3000 m high tomorrow as part of The Great Tour, an epic 64-day 6600 km cycling endurance ...
July 28 2010
Two more to run for Murray seat
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Two more candidates have declared they will stand for Murray in the August 21 federal election.
Kyabram veterinarian Serena Moore will contest ...
July 28 2010
Kids go for their lives at Toolamba
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Primary school students from Toolamba were treated to educational and engaging sessions on the important messages of healthy eating and ...
July 28 2010
Tragedy highlights causeway safety concern
State Member for Shepparton Jeanette Powell has expressed her concerns over the safety of Peter Ross-Edwards Causeway, following a serious road ...
July 28 2010
Trainer on a roll
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Tatura horse trainer Stefan Jokic has helped his counterparts end a run of outs in recent months.
The training group at Tatura made a flying ...
July 28 2010
Tat Tattles
Church services
Anglican Parish of All Saints: Formal communication 8 am. Family worship, 9.30 am.
Generations: Sunday, 10 am and 5.30 pm.
...
July 28 2010
Theatre on the menu
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The Turaton Music Company has begun the preparation for its end of year show, and will hold an information night and auditions on Monday August 2 ...
July 28 2010
Skewed
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July 28 2010
In brief
Tourism month
This year’s Goulburn Valley Tourism Month has attracted attention and support from Tourism Victoria’s Tom Smith and ...
July 28 2010
Grants aid groups
From simple community barbecue events to sporting infrastructure, Campaspe Shire’s community grants program continues to put money back into ...
July 28 2010
Scouting out world celebration
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Flavours from around the globe will be on offer as part of World Scout Day celebrations in Kyabram on Sunday.
About 100 Scouts, leaders and ...
July 28 2010
New cop on country beat
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Shane Walker is the new policeman on the beat in Kyabram.
Senior Constable Walker began his duties in Kyabram recently after transferring from ...
July 28 2010
It's time for tax
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We all know that at this time of year we have the annual chore of completing our tax return.
There are many options to enable you to complete ...
July 28 2010
Marking a milestone at school
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Junior students at Tongala Primary School celebrated the milestone of the first 100 days of school last week.
Prep, grade one and two students ...
July 28 2010
Tongala Topics
Tongala Pre-school
The Tongala Pre-school is holding a pamper night at St Patrick’s hall this Friday at 7.30 pm.
The group hopes to raise ...
July 28 2010
Visit revs up interest
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Kyabram P-12 students were visited by the Australian champion F1 in Schools team last week.
The Ballarat-based team members explained how they ...
July 28 2010
Be cautious of phone scammers
Several residents have reported bogus calls in yet another scam to obtain money by deception, Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone said last ...
July 28 2010
Square Dinkum
G’day,
The teacher had been giving her second-grade students a lesson on science.
She had explained to the children about magnets and had ...
July 28 2010
Dad charged for slap
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A Deniliquin man has been charged with common assault after being reported to police by his 14-year-old son.
The father is alleged to have ...
July 28 2010
Lucas William Casey
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Jason Casey and Kristy Dixon have welcomed to the world Lucas William Casey. Lucas was born at Epworth Freemasons Hospital on May 30 and weighed ...
July 28 2010
Holding refutes claims
Water Minister Tim Holding has accused the Coalition of misleading regional Victorians over access to water-saving devices.
Mr Holding said ...
July 28 2010
Jobs key to growth
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From page 1
"One way to deal with that is more people. The services are already there (in the towns)," Cr Williams said.
"Our schools have ...
July 28 2010
Cruz Jesse Rodriguez
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Cruz Jesse Rodriguez is a new arrival for the family of Elisabeth Dunne and Luis Rodriguez of Kyabram. Cruz was born on July 20 and weighed 2.89 ...
July 28 2010
Isaac William Thomas
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Isaac William is a new arrival for Daniel and Lauren Thomas of Bendigo (formerly of Kyabram). Isaac was born on June 13 weighing 3.17 kg (7 lb) ...
July 28 2010
Helping people in need
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St Augustine’s P-12 College students are helping to nourish and clothe people in need in Kyabram.
The school’s social justice group ...
July 28 2010
Charming moments
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I happened upon a letter written home by a person who grew up here in Kyabram.
A mutual friend thought I’d be interested. This person ...
July 28 2010
Prescription for frustration
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There has been another memory drama since my last column in which I expressed my tactics in relation to trying to remember people’s names.
...
July 28 2010
Slow to join the revolution
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Forget all the fancy equipment those young Masterchefs use, we’ve gone back to basics at our house and purchased the latest kitchen gadget ...
July 28 2010
Must know:
Location: 23 Amarco Lne, Kyabram
4 bedrooms plus study
2 living areas
Ducted heating, cooling and vacuum system
Double automatic garage
12 m x 8 m ...
July 28 2010
Enjoy life in fine style
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The quality craftsmanship and design is truly evident upon inspection of this large family residence.
The 28 sq home boasts the finest of ...
July 28 2010
Richie still at helm
Richie Baertschiger has remained president of Kyabram Senior Citizens’ Club after the club’s annual general meeting was held last ...
July 28 2010
Band has a breather
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Kyabram Brass Band is pictured in the front garden of Harry and Minetta Studd’s home at 14 Albion St, Kyabram, in 1953.
The band often ...
July 28 2010
Fundraiser a success
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Merrigum’s Auskick group held a barbecue on Sunday to raise funds for a trip to the MCG and sporting equipment.
Auskick co-ordinator Murray ...
July 28 2010
District services
Church Services
Uniting - Kyabram: 9.30 am; 6 pm: Sunday night alive. 11.15 am: Cooma.
Deakin Parish - Tongala, 9.30 am: Martin Wright.
Wyuna: ...
July 28 2010
Salt to share insight
Goulburn Valley Business, Rural and Industry Network’s third major networking event for this year will feature Australian demographer ...
July 28 2010
Bridge's future to be discussed
Campaspe and Moira shire representatives will meet affected property owners to discuss the future of the Yambuna bridge on Friday, August 6.
...
July 28 2010
Taste of big-time
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The Kyabram Auskick program ended on a high at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne recently.
About 40 children from the Kyabram program attended a game ...
July 28 2010
Junior championship finals take place
The second round of the Parkland Golf Club junior championship concluded on Saturday with Alex Kydd and Tyler Dunn showing their class.
Alex ...
July 28 2010
Form leads to finals
Kyabram’s under-16 Division 1 football team will play finals after a colossal turn-around in form.
The team was languishing at the bottom ...
July 28 2010
Bombers inspire
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Around 70 local NetSet-Go players aged eight to 11 learnt the finer points of netball during a session with senior Kyabram Bomber netballers on ...
July 28 2010
Bird race season on Kyabram Pigeon Club kicked off its racing season on July 17 with a race from Quambatook. Ian Trench took first place, with Brian Renshaw second and Bob Partridge third. The club held its second race, also from Quambatook, on July 25 with Bob Partridge taking the honours; his winning bird returned a velocity of 1052 m/minute. Don Peters (1048 m/minute) was second and Gary Beavis (1017 m/minute) was third. This weekend's race will be from another Mallee town, Sea Lake.
July 28 2010
Lancaster ends Lakers' run
Lancaster upset Nagambie by 13 goals in Kyabram and District Netball League’s topof-the-table clash on Saturday.
Lancaster put together ...
July 28 2010
Wombats claw a win
A winning goal in the dying seconds may have secured a top two spot for Lancaster in the Kyabram League’s fourth last home-and-away round ...
July 28 2010
Prone range scores below average
The scores on the 20 m prone range were a bit below average last Thursday at Kyabram’s Small Bore Rifle Club. Darren Nicholson was in the ...
July 28 2010
Hard-fought win for Ky
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Kyabram’s women’s hockey team turned the tables on nemesis Strikers last Saturday for a hardfought 1-0 victory.
Kyabram had lost its ...
July 28 2010
The day Des was scared
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Not too many sportsmen have put the fear of God into Goulburn Valley sporting great Des Campbell, but Shepparton’s Kent Crosby was one of ...
July 28 2010
STADIUM SNIPPETS
Junior basketball
The 12-and-under basketball competition is held Monday nights at 4.15 pm. More players are needed to form a competition this ...
July 28 2010
Bomber teams defeat all round
The Kyabram Bomber netballers in all grades dished out a lesson in hard, attacking netball at the weekend.
All sides scored 50 goals or more with ...
July 28 2010
Young gun sponsored
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Kyabram Bearings and Industrial Supplies has thrown its support behind Kyabram motorcycle riding ace Brad Shaw.
Brad, who is competing in the ...
July 28 2010
Doreen proves best of Parkland's ladies
Doreen Buckley was a narrow winner in the Captain versus President stableford event held last Saturday at Parkland Golf Club.
Back from a few ...
July 28 2010
Tatura outfits give Ky lessons
The under-15 girls were the only Kyabram soccer team to return with the points after a tough trip to Tatura on the weekend.
Men’s Reserves
...
July 28 2010
Ky takes a hard-fought win > Page 30
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July 28 2010
TRIBUTE TO A SPORTING STALWART > PAGE 30
July 28 2010
Night footy is back
Night football returns to Kyabram this Saturday and the scenario couldn’t have been better scripted.
A bumper crowd is expected to watch ...
July 28 2010
Scott's loyalty a thread for six
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In times when club loyalty is on the endangered species list in football, the Kyabram Bombers are justifiably proud of their record.
When Scott ...
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