Benalla News

Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

Simon Ruppert

17 Jan 2020

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Happy campers return

A group of Benalla children have recently returned from spending a week at the Portsea Camp. The Rotary Club of Benalla has been arranging for local children to attend the camp since 1954 — some might remember its previous name, The Lord...

Simon Ruppert

16 Jan 2020

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Noeline’s birthday surprise recalls her flying days

Noeline Cosier’s recent birthday was one to remember, as a surprise gift left her reminiscing on her piloting past.

Benalla Ensign

16 Jan 2020

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Noeline’s birthday surprise recalls her flying days

Noeline Cosier’s recent birthday was one to remember, as a surprise gift left her reminiscing on her piloting past.

Benalla Ensign

16 Jan 2020

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Kelly Story premiere a win for local attraction

Winton Wetlands is gearing up for its big-screen feature, with bushranger epic, True History of the Kelly Gang, opening in Australian cinemas last week, ahead of an Australia Day streaming premiere on Stan.

Benalla Ensign

16 Jan 2020

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Hot rods and hot cars to dazzle at Swanpool Motor Festival

The Swanpool Motor Festival kicks off in just under three weeks’ time and what a festival it is set to be this year. The annual event, scheduled for Sunday, February 2, is fast becoming the “must-see” motor festival in the country.

Benalla Ensign

16 Jan 2020

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Coo-ee: A parachute jump

Unbelievably, there are those who find the army not sufficiently challenging, even in wartime. In World War II, the army advertised for volunteers already serving who wanted a more dangerous life. Those interested were transported by train to...

Benalla Ensign

16 Jan 2020

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Maternal and Child Health Centres open across Strathbogie Shire

Strathbogie Shire Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service open sessions are now available at the same times across all four centres they operate. Those being Violet Town, Euroa, Nagambie and Avenel. The open sessions, which are held from...

Simon Ruppert

16 Jan 2020

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Bushfire concert set to raise funds for recovery efforts

Benalla Theatre Company has decided to share their talents for a one-off concert at Benalla Town Hall after being inspired to help with the bushfire recovery.

Benalla Ensign

16 Jan 2020

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Wed among Benalla’s roses

Local entrepreneur Olivia Cooney has been working with Benalla Bowls Club and Benalla Rural City Council to promote the town’s picturesque rose gardens as the ideal wedding location. Ms Cooney, who descirbes herself as wedding planner, event manager...

Simon Ruppert

16 Jan 2020

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Museum building celebrates 150 years

This month marks the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Benalla Mechanics’ Institute building, now housing the Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum. The original building, completed at the end of 1869, which lies at the southern end of...

Simon Ruppert

14 Jan 2020

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Migrant Camp History author honoured for commitment to north east

Bruce Pennay, author of Benalla Migrant Camp: A Difficult Heritage, will be honoured with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts at a special ceremony at Charles Sturt University today (Wednesday, January 18) Professor Pennay has worked at the University...

Simon Ruppert

15 Jan 2020

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Funding for CFA volunteers

This op-ed was submitted by Chair of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria. Our CFA volunteers are among the best firefighters in the world. Every day they put their communities first, from highly complex bushfires to specialist response and structural...

Benalla Ensign

15 Jan 2020

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Proposal to keep Greta mural denied by council

Benalla Sustainable Future Group has put forward a proposal to keep the controversial Greta Thunberg Mural displayed on the Benalla Rural City Council Building. However, council has not changed its stance on the artwork - and it is still scheduled...

Simon Ruppert

15 Jan 2020

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Benalla goes above and beyond for victims of bushfires

The kindness of the Benalla community has been laid bare in recent weeks with all corners of the district doing anything it can to support those affected by recent bushfires.

Simon Ruppert

15 Jan 2020

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Protect your tomatoes from Queensland Fruit Fly

The Rotary Club of Benalla is ramping up its efforts to protect the area from the Queensland Fruit Fly. With many backyard veggie patches beginning to yield a variety of fresh produce, the group is keen for the public to ensure it does its bit to...

Simon Ruppert

15 Jan 2020

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Bowtell paints Good Cop in Rochester

Benalla’s Tim Bowtell, President of North East Artisans, has recently completed a street art installation in Rochester which honours the Good Cop Ron Iddles. Iddles Lane, the murals location, became the most popular thoroughfare in downtown...

Simon Ruppert

15 Jan 2020

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Fill an Esky to support fire affected communities

Videographers Taliah Prince and Alex Mioni visited Benalla on Monday to promote a unique bushfire charity, the Empty Esky. Ms Prince said the beauty of the Empty Esky was rather than simply giving people something they need, it encourages people to support the economy of a community, allowing them to help themselves.

Simon Ruppert

13 Jan 2020

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Gallery | Comfort Inn Benalla Kids Day Out

The Comfort Inn Benalla Kids Day Out was held at the Benalla Racing Club on Sunday, with its usual racing complemented by a vast array of family fun activities including a giant water slide and jumping castle.

Meg Saultry

15 Jan 2020