Benalla News

Yarnbombing returns to Benalla

Never has a bombing raid on a small settlement been so welcomed. But with the return of yarnbombing next month, an explosion of colour is set to brighten Benalla’s winter months. For the past few weeks Benalla’s yarnbombers have been busy meeting...

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Estia pen pals keep in touch

Estia residents have developed close friendships with local school children thanks to a monthly visiting playgroup arranged by Tomorrow Today. Thanks to COVID-19 those playgroups have been on hold, however, Tomorrow Today’s Cathy Warnock and...

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Affordable gardening services

If you are looking for high-quality lawn mowing and garden maintenance at an affordable price then look no further than Rob at Tally Ho. Having operated the business successfully in the Geelong area for many years Rob has relocated to Benalla with...

Simon Ruppert

Affordable gardening services

If you are looking for high-quality lawn mowing and garden maintenance at an affordable price then look no further than Rob at Tally Ho. Having operated the business successfully in the Geelong area for many years Rob has relocated to Benalla with...

Simon Ruppert

Defibrillator vandalised

The Lions club of Benalla and staff at the Bendigo bank have expressed disappointment after the community-funded defibrillator (AED) on Bridge St was vandalised on Saturday night. The AED was accessible from the Bendigo bank, during opening hours...

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MP calls for Rexit as Melbourne locks down

State Member for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty has expressed relief that the government has listened to the voice of regional Victoria after Dan Andrews announced only metropolitan Melbourne would go back into lockdown. As of 11.59 pm on...

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Suicide prevention for veterans

Online suicide prevention training will be available in Benalla and across the state as part of a Federal Government partnership to address veteran health and wellbeing. The program will be delivered in partnership with Open Arms – Veterans...

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Day Trips - Cycling Benalla

I met a man from Melbourne who loves coming to Benalla to stay with his in-laws. Apart from loving them, he also loves cycling around Benalla. He always brings two of his three bikes and uses them according to the time he has or where he plans to...

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Leo Kennedy discusses Kennedy Tree location

From lawless criminal to working-class hero, infamous bushranger Ned Kelly has been described as many things. However, those close to the story say he was far from a hero. The Ensign has published two articles in the past month, looking at different...

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Funds for regional hotels available from state

Accommodation providers in Benalla are being urged to access Victorian Government funding to cover the cost of lost refunds during the coronavirus pandemic. State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced that applications for the $40...

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Pen pals unite

The Tomorrow Today Foundation’s Connect9 participants have enjoyed becoming Pen Pals with older people living in aged-care facilities across Benalla, including Cooinda, as a way of keeping them connected with the community. Up to 12 Year 9...

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Community cops

A community policing initiative has seen more officers engaging with the Benalla community on a day-to-day basis. Victoria Police launched CommConnect at the beginning of July, the aim of which is to directly focus resources on building stronger and...

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Splitpin-McGraw The Gun Shearer

This week’s submission into Benalla Poet’s Corner is by local poet ‘Mulga Bill’ ● If you would like to submit a poem please email it, with a recent photo of yourself, to [email protected] com. au Now Splitpin was quite a shearer...

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Regions resilient to COVID-19

There is no way of escaping the fact that Victoria is well and truly in the grips of a second wave of the COVID-19. It is the scenario we all hoped could be avoided by the gradual easing of restrictions. However, it is the reality that we all face...

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Matt heads back to France

The Rotary Club of Benalla recently said goodbye to its latest exchange student, Matt Porte, who recently jetted home to France. Matt, who normally resides in Le Mans, arrived in Benalla about 12 months ago. Rotary member Bruce Walker said the aim...

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Goorambat veterans receive funding

Goorambat Veterans’ Retreat Inc (GVR) has received $43,705 as part of the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program. This week the government announced two grant recipients with the Hume Veterans...

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Rose garden pruning - cuttings available

Benalla residents are welcome to collect rose cuttings from the Benalla Botanical Gardens next week. Council’s horticulture staff will also be available to give gardening advice. Mayor Danny Claridge said annual prune was an activity the...

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Centre helping students to adapt to pandemic

Coronavirus is reshaping society, and the world, permanently. A crisis on this scale is reorganising our communities, including education, and local service providers are staying ahead of the curve. Benalla-based training outfit, the Centre for...

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Vale Len Levy

Len Levy: March 6, 1927 - July 6, 2020 Len was born and educated in Benalla. Upon leaving school he entered the plumbing trade. After completing his training, he and his bother Keith established ‘Levy Brothers Plumbing’, which became...

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