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A new shade of green

Friday, July 30, 2010

District residents are being urged to rediscover their region, as the results of rain, high river levels and flooding of the Barmah and Millewa national parks start to be seen. Echuca-Moama and District Tourism director Simon Latchford said the higher river levels and greenery around the district had provided a ``massive boost'' to the area. ``Isn't this place looking so much [ Read the full story ]

New Murray tourism push

Friday, July 30, 2010

Campaspe Shire will spend $78,000 in the next three years to be part of a new tourism board for the Murray region. Council this week agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Tourism Victoria, Tourism NSW and 16 other councils along the border to create the new Murray Regional Tourism Board. Cr Marion Riley said the board would provide the [ Read the full story ]

Police charge 16-year-old

Friday, July 30, 2010

A 16-year-old youth has been charged with a string of offences after complaints received by Echuca police from members of the public. The youth is alleged to have been riding a trail bike on Echuca streets on Saturday night. Following complaints made by residents, police intercepted the trail bike in Bowen St. The youth was charged with riding an unregistered motorbike, [ Read the full story ]

Forest flooding a treat for residents

Friday, July 30, 2010

From page 1 Acting ranger in charge Andrew McDougall said the flooding had been great for the park. ``The river red gum environment needs natural flooding to occur to ensure the eco-system remains healthy,'' he said. ``This is the first time in several years that some of these areas have seen water. It's great to see the creeks flowing and many [ Read the full story ]
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