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Echuca entrepreneur earns national nomination.

FOR a one-woman show, Dawn Ferrier really talks the talk. Now the Echuca woman is more than ready to walk the walk – hopefully all the way to the stage as an Australian small business champion after her company – Talk Smart Training...

Cassandra Power

26 Feb 2020

News

Key regional health initiatives need funding

Health experts have called for the government to fully fund key health initiatives aimed at attracting general practitioners to the bush. The rural doctors association of Australia said immediate action was needed to stop the decline of health...

Cassandra Power

21 Feb 2020

News

E Waste infrastructure continues to evolve

THE Victorian government has announced more funding for local councils to improve electronic waste infrastructure. E-Waste – items with a plug, battery or cord – have become the new frontier in recycling. As one of the biggest consumers...

Cassandra Power

17 Feb 2020

News

Smile squad comes to town

Families in the Campaspe region will be grinning when the free dental service ‘the smile squad’ comes to town. The dental van, which is funded by the Victorian Government, began touring primary schools in August last year and has...

Cassandra Power

17 Feb 2020

News

Search and Rescue squad secures new drone

THE sky is no longer the limit for Echuca-Moama Search and Rescue. The volunteer group has just taken delivery of a $5000 drone.

Cassandra Power

17 Feb 2020

Lifestyle

Reflections of the past - February 14

Ten years ago Echuca police have praised the behaviour of the Victoria Park crowd during the Southern 80, however, the large number of speed and alcohol-related offences elsewhere over the weekend has left them disappointed. Inspector Neil Thomas...

Cassandra Power

14 Feb 2020

News

Cohuna celebrates the positive impact of young people

Gannawarra Shire Council will join other councils across the state to celebrate the positive impact of young people in the community during Victorian Youth Week in April. Young people in Cohuna will have the chance to plan, deliver and attend events...

Cassandra Power

10 Feb 2020