News Oktoberfest, birthdays and even Bluey were out on the weekend By Yarrawonga Chronicle Oct 29, 2025 Friends and family of the late Bill Monahan celebrated his 100th birthday on the weekend, keeping his memory alive. Photo by Les_Garbutt Hey Bluey! Everyone’s favourite cattle dog turned up to IGA’s family fun day on Saturday. Photo by Les_Garbutt What’s a family fun day without a BBQ? Photo by Les_Garbutt Facepainting for the kids at IGA. Photo by Les_Garbutt It was Michael Burke’s 70th birthday as well, on the Malibu Deck at Mulwala Water Ski Club. Photo by Les_Garbutt The newly reopened Murray River Brews celebrated a new beginning with Oktoberfest. Photo by Les_Garbutt Here’s cheers and Oom Pa Pa! Photo by Les_Garbutt The staff get into the swing of Oktober’s most famous celebration. Photo by Les_Garbutt Wunderschöne fraulein und einen schönen tag. Photo by Les_Garbutt Even the marionettes made an appearance for Oktoberfest. Photo by Les_Garbutt
News Youngest ever Benalla councillor moving onCouncil is now working with the Victorian Electoral Commission regarding the process to fill the councillor vacancy. By Monique Preston
News Time to prepare for fire seasonIt’s time to prepare your property with the fire danger period in Benalla Rural City commencing on Monday, November 10. By Benalla Ensign
News Diverse stories screening at Benalla Short Film FestivalTen films have been shortlisted from the 87 entered. By Billie Davern
News FitzSimons chooses Benalla for Weary book launchPeter FitzSimons launched his new book, The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop, in Benalla on October 28. By Benalla Ensign