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Coo-ee: Historical Pandemics

In the COVID-19 pandemic, reference is often made to the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 to 1920 to gain an understanding of this current pandemic. That epidemic killed perhaps 50 million people. However, there were many other historical...

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People of Benalla: Yvonne Kneebone

Yvonne has found a new purpose in life since moving to Estia Health Benalla. She first arrived in February as a respite resident when she needed some extra support. However, after spending several weeks in the home, she was ready to make the move...

Simon Ruppert
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Haines plans renewable energy hubs

Benalla will be one of several communities in the north east to host a renewable energy hub under an ambitious plan by Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines. The concept is part of a $483 million plan to build a string of locally-owned power stations...

Simon Ruppert
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Kevin joins race for council

The latest person to enter the race for Benalla Rural City Council is Tatong’s Kevin Smith. Ensign readers might remember Kevin from an article we ran earlier this year when he had an authentic Melbourne tram delivered to his property. We spoke with...

Simon Ruppert
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Council elections: Benalla speaks

The Ensign put a call out to the community via Facebook last week, asking what policies and initiatives they feel are most important in the run up to October’s local government elections. We had a variety of responses, and some themes.

Simon Ruppert

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Bathurst’s Super2 round back on track for Best after initial cancellation

Is it on? Is it off? That was the question being asked this week about the Super2 series appearance at the Bathurst 1000 next month.

Meg Saultry
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AFL exports | Rockliff breaks Bombers, Harry’s Hawks mauled by Dogs

Wet conditions in Adelaide on Saturday saw Benalla’s Tom Rockliff at his bullish best in Port Adelaide’s 50-point win over Essendon.

Meg Saultry
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IN BRIEF: Pallpratt poised for 2021, Roaming Rocky

Saints salivating at 2021 season Benalla Saints are awaiting the day its players and supporters can return to the Benalla Showgrounds to enjoy football and netball.

Meg Saultry
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Best’s birthday bubble bursts as Super2 Bathurst round off cards

Super2 driver Zak Best was hoping to ring in his 19th birthday scaling the heights of Mount Panorama next month.

Meg Saultry