The brigade not only protects lives and property throughout the year, but historically conveys Santa on his Christmas trip both within the town and out to the river.
He delivers bags of lollies to delighted children – and a few child-like adults who don’t want to miss out.
It was the second time in as many weeks the brigade had the honour of driving Santa.
He also arrived at Mathoura’s Carols by Candlelight by fire truck.
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Residents and visitors to the Picnic Point area will be pleased to hear that communication in the area is to be significantly improved.
A mobile phone tower is to be erected in the area.
While it won’t happen overnight, they can be assured of good communication in times of floods or fires, not to mention having their mobile phones working all the time.
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Australia Day is not far off and is sure to be another great event in the Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens, at the corner of Livingstone and Lawrence Sts.
The 2024 event will see a return to past arrangements where Mathoura and Moama residents gather to celebrate together.
The festivities will include a free breakfast of bacon, eggs and sausages.
This will begin from 8am.
The official part of the celebrations will begin from about 9am.
The start will be announced by Murray and Echuca Town Crier, Judy Campbell.
This part of the morning will include an address from an Australia Day ambassador.
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Mathoura Bowling Club will again offer members and guests a cracker of a show tomorrow night when champion whip cracker, Nathan ‘Whippy’ Griggs, returns to delight his audience once more.
The five-time Guiness World Record holder will again put on a show that will be hard to forget.
A large crowd is expected to attend to watch his magic on the night.
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Swimming lessons are vital to ensure children are safe around water.
Consequently it’s great to see that a four week program is being offered at the Mathoura pool from January 1.
The lessons are being provided by Elena’s Swimming Lessons .
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With 2024 just around the corner, I’d like to extend best wishes to everyone for a happy and safe New Year.
Enjoy yourselves on New Year’s Eve as you welcome in yet another year to look forward to.
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