Haylee Bellato wearing a dress by Coleambally’s Beverley Mann.
National fashion success
Coleambally’s Beverley Mann has earned national acclaim, taking out the cocktail category at Fashion Awards Australia.
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Her winning design, modelled by fellow Coly local Haylee Bellato, captivated judges with its bold silhouette and elegant structure, thanks in part to the use of crinoline, a stiff textile that gave the garment its dramatic form.
That industry experience runs deep, with Ms Mann having spent years working in the bridal fashion scene in Sydney as a skilled dressmaker before relocating to Coleambally.
Author talk with Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons will be launching his latest book, The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop, at Echuca library on November 1.
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Peter FitzSimons will unveil his latest work, The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop, at Echuca library on Saturday, November 1, from 7pm.
Mr FitzSimons has chronicled the extraordinary tale of the Australian doctor, who became a symbol of hope for thousands of prisoners of war on the Thai-Burma Railway during World War II.
Mr FitzSimons, whose previous works include Kokoda, Ned Kelly and Gallipoli, regards this book among his finest achievements.
The Echuca library author talk is a free event, but bookings are required.
Information can be found and bookings made on the Campaspe Libraries website, or by phoning Collins Booksellers, Echuca, on 03 5482 2902.
‘Melbourne’ coming home
PS Melbourne owner Adam Auditori showing state Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh how to get the boat up the river to Echuca — when the water arrives.
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A crucial part of Echuca-Moama’s history is on its way home.
But no-one is quite sure when the PS Melbourne will finally tie up alongside Echuca’s historic wharf because the Murray’s low water levels have left it - and new owner Adam Auditori - stranded in Koondrook-Barham.
He expects to be there for at least another eight to 10 days, waiting for water releases upstream to finally fill the river and reach him so he can cast off and head south-east for the three days it will take him to arrive once it gets up a head of steam.
The trip from Mildura began on October 3 and the going has been so tough, in one six-hour period in one day they managed just 1km, winching their way upstream metres at a time.
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