News Environment group fighting to save Tallarook State Forest A district environment group has voiced its concern about planned logging in the Tallarook State Forest. David Rak 12 Aug 2020 12 Aug 2020
News Strathbogie Shire seeks local feedback Strathbogie Shire is calling on the community to submit feedback for new requirements under the Local Government Act 2020 David Rak 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Woolworths Seymour and Share the Dignity partner to support women This August, Woolworths Seymour and Share the Dignity are partnering in a dignity drive that will provide essential support to the growing number of Victorian women experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19. Seymour Telegraph 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Woolworths Seymour and Share the Dignity partner to support women This August, Woolworths Seymour and Share the Dignity are partnering in a dignity drive that will provide essential support to the growing number of Victorian women experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19. Seymour Telegraph 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Book review: Windfall, by Desmond Bagley Windfall, by Desmond Bagley Although the adventure starts out in the United States, it ultimately moves via London to Kenya, which the author knew well since he lived and worked there for years. The result of this is a very authentic picture of... David Rak 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Caffeine Bistro enjoying local support during pandemic Seymour’s Caffeine Bistro has seen a swell of support during Mitchell Shire’s extended lockdown. Like most businesses in town, the cafe was required to change its business model to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions. While revenue has taken... David Rak 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Artist hoping to bring more creativity to Broadford Mary-Ann Long recently unveiled a colourful mosaic at the Broadford Living and Learning Centre made from recycled crockery, tiles and trinkets. David Rak 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Connecting volunteers and opportunities across the Hume region The Volunteer Centre has launched a new website to service the needs of the Hume community by matching volunteers with roles within not-for-profit organisations. Formerly known as Volunteer Skillsbank, the Volunteer Centre aims to connect with... Seymour Telegraph 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Strathbogie Shire benefiting from Working for Victoria scheme More than 30 people whose employment was impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are now putting their skills to use to support Strathbogie Shire, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria scheme. Staff members... David Rak 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Innovation key to future success for Seymour and district farmers. Goat farmer Linda McKenzie believes local collaboration and innovation are the best ways for businesses to survive COVID-19 and thrive beyond it. Since moving to Mangalore in 2014 and taking on a small herd of commercial boer goats, Ms... David Rak 11 Aug 2020 11 Aug 2020
News Front Door Project proves popular Louise Roberts’ COVID-19 photography project is officially in print. The Nagambie photographer spent every day for almost three weeks travelling around Nagambie using a long lens to take photos of people at their front doors, gates and... David Rak 10 Aug 2020 10 Aug 2020
News Time to enrol for council elections A general election will be held by post this October for Strathbogie and Mitchell shire councils. The Victorian Electoral Commission is preparing to deliver a safe election during the extraordinary circumstances of the coronavirus (COVID-19)... David Rak 10 Aug 2020 10 Aug 2020
News Project Firefighters wanted in Hume region “Project Firefighters are on the frontline fighting bushfires, conducting planned burns, managing roadside vegetation, maintaining access to fire trails and roads, and supporting other emergency work David Rak 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
News Tallarook Mechanics Institute rebuild taking shape A bold new façade for Tallarook Mechanics Institute was unveiled recently as part of the ongoing rebuild of the hall which was destroyed by fire in May 2018. Opened in 1891, the hall had been a community hub for nearly 130 years with many... David Rak 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
News Online workshop for potential candidates Have you ever thought about making a stand for council? If so, you are invited to join the Municipal Association of Victoria’s online candidate information workshop on August 19. Local government elections take place on October 24 and, with... David Rak 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
News Opinions sought on pet re-homing The Victorian Government is encouraging Victorians to have their say on reforms to allow vets and animal shelters to legally reunite lost pets with their owners. Under Victoria’s existing laws, any lost cat or dog must be taken to a local... David Rak 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
News Ag Society gives back to Seymour FM after arson attack A further $1000 has been donated to Seymour FM as the community radio station struggles to recover from a recent arson attack. Seymour Telegraph 04 Aug 2020 04 Aug 2020
News Easier access to solar power for tenants The Victorian Government has expanded the Solar Homes program so more renters and landlords across the state can access affordable rooftop energy with a Solar Homes rebate. David Rak 04 Aug 2020 04 Aug 2020
News Keith St demolition begins Key projects, maintenance and emergency works continue across Mitchell Shire. Council’s roads crews, maintenance teams, arborists, parks and gardens members, civic presentation teams, contractors and project managers are still hard at work... David Rak 04 Aug 2020 04 Aug 2020
Virus updates Two Shepparton workers test positive for COVID-19 A staff member at First Choice Liquor Shepparton and another at Shepparton Retirement Villages have tested positive for COVID-19. Spencer Fowler Steen 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
Virus updates Greater Shepparton records four active cases, GV Health inpatient dies Greater Shepparton has reported another four active cases of COVID-19 and an inpatient at Goulburn Valley Health with the virus has died. Madi Chwasta 12 Aug 2020 12 Aug 2020
News Face coverings mandatory in regional Victoria from Monday REGIONAL Victorians must wear a face covering when leaving their home from 11.59pm Sunday. Brayden May 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
News No new cases There has been one further case of COVID-19 identified in a resident of Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Deniliquin Pastoral Times 21 Jul 2020 21 Jul 2020
