News Goorambat solar farm given green light by council Neoen Australia, a renewable energy company, has been given the green light by local council to start the process of building a new solar farm in Goorambat. Meg Saultry 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Splash Park in Benalla Gardens A splash park could be constructed at the south east corner of the Benalla Botanical Gardens near the Rocket Park in the coming months. Heritage Victoria is assessing the Benalla Botanical Gardens location and is calling for community input. Mayor... Simon Ruppert 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Understanding osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that affects more than 2.2 million Australians. The cost of OA is a huge burden on society. In 2015, its cost on the healthcare system was $5.5 billion. The estimated loss on earnings due to early... Simon Ruppert 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Understanding osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that affects more than 2.2 million Australians. The cost of OA is a huge burden on society. In 2015, its cost on the healthcare system was $5.5 billion. The estimated loss on earnings due to early... Simon Ruppert 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Duck hunters unlikely to return to Winton Wetlands Recreational Hunter Simon Webster has been lobbying Winton Wetlands to re-open duck hunting at the site. His pleas, however, are unlikely to see its return with the Winton Wetlands Committee of Management giving several reasons why. “I come... Simon Ruppert 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
News Tim Bowtell speaks about Window to Window controversy The Ensign caught up with NEA President, and Window to Window artist, Tim Bowtell this morning. We had a chat about the controversy his Greta Thunberg painting has caused. Pick up next week’s Ensign for more Simon Ruppert 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
News Museum directory launched in Benalla Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum’s committee and its members hosted a landmark event last week, as the Mechanics’ Institutes of Victoria launched its new Museum Directory. Meg Saultry 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
News Artwork outcry Benalla’s second annual Window to Window Festival has caused controversy thanks to an image of climate activist Greta Thunberg. Simon Ruppert 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
News Lions given $2000 for Carols by Candlelight Bendigo Bank has joined with Benalla Rural City in supporting the Benalla Lions Carols by Candlelight with a combined donation of $3000. Council had already granted the event $1000, when the above photo was taken of Lions Club president Graham... Simon Ruppert 10 Dec 2019 10 Dec 2019
News Regional rental price soaring - but Benalla still affordable Soaring rents are not easing in regional Victoria following another month of low-vacancy rates, however, Benalla continues to be more affordable than other regions.. Simon Ruppert 09 Dec 2019 09 Dec 2019
News AED now accessible on Bridge St The Benalla Lions Club has installed its first Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) cabinet outside the Bendigo Bank in Bridge St. The cabinet has been installed as a result of a community AED training night held in June, which was supported by... Simon Ruppert 09 Dec 2019 09 Dec 2019
News A history of local news in Benalla Within four years he became editor of Hunt’s paper and not long after, he moved to Tungamah where he was appointed editor of the Moira Independent Simon Ruppert 07 Dec 2019 07 Dec 2019
News New pool safety laws Benalla’s pool owners will need to adhere to new pool-safety laws as of December 1. As of last Sunday it has been mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council. In... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Benalla SES accredited and ready to save lives The Victoria State Emergency Service Benalla Unit successfully completed their road rescue reaccreditation last week, allowing them to continue providing vital rescue services to those impacted on the road. The volunteers were presented with... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News In the archives: State Ballooning championships marred by wild weather 1969 Fifty years ago the Benalla Ensign used to cease publication during the Christmas period. Because of this we have no 50-year-old article to share this week. So in lieu of one, we are publishing this article taken from Back to Benalla 1960 -... Meg Saultry 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News A forgotten tragedy At 4.15am on September 7, 1943, a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber operated by the US Army Air Force’s 403rd Bombardment Squadron stood ready for takeoff at Jackson’s Strip, Port Moresby. The bomber, ‘Pride of the Cornhuskers&rsquo... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Secret Garden heads for Dookie The Secret Garden is a cultural revolution turning ordinary gardens into musical oasis’ around regional Victoria - and it’s headed to Dookie. Okay, so that part is not secret - nor is the line-up, which features DRMNGNOW, Braden Pullen, Grim... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Small spark cause of Winton fire A machinery spark was the cause of a small bushfire that ripped through 10 ha at Lake Mokoan last Friday. Fifteen vehicles responded to the blaze about 11 am, including Forest Fire Management, with the fire extinguished and the site cleaned up... Meg Saultry 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as... Simon Ruppert 16 Nov 2019 16 Nov 2019
News EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control. Campaspe News 21 Nov 2019 21 Nov 2019
News Police investigate Cohuna woman’s death POLICE have confirmed there are so suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Cohuna woman. Riverine Herald 28 Nov 2019 28 Nov 2019
News Teenagers jailed over death of man in Poplar Ave, Shepparton A teenager waved goodbye to his family and told them he loved them after being sentenced to four years’ jail yesterday following the death of a man in Shepparton last year. Liz Mellino 28 Nov 2019 28 Nov 2019
