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Steam train revisited

Friday, September 03, 2010

A steam train service linking Echuca and Bendigo is part of a major tourism development concept, which could have considerable benefits for the region. The linking service would be matched with the VLocity train service from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station and would be used on a regular basis. It would also link with district festivals and events. Echuca-Moama and District Tourism [ Read the full story ]

Father's Day

Friday, September 03, 2010

  Happy Father's Day: Phil Hazelman will celebrate his first Father's Day on Sunday with daughter Evee. Read his story on page 2. [ Read the full story ]

Footbridge concerns raised by resident

Friday, September 03, 2010

Echuca resident Derek Barnstable said he has found more faults with the Campaspe River footbridge, which crosses the river from the west end of Eyre St to the south end of Elizabeth St. Mr Barnstable notified the Riverine Herald on August 18 of a number of issues he had with the bridge, including foundation problems, water run-off and erosion. Now, Mr [ Read the full story ]

Special day for dad

Friday, September 03, 2010

Sunday will be extra special for Echuca's Phil Hazelman. It will be his first Father's Day with 18-day-old daughter, Evee. Evee Lee Hazelman was born at Echuca hospital on August 15, weighing 3370g (8lb 5oz), and will no doubt make this Sunday a special one for her dad. ``The whole Father's Day thing really hasn't sunk in yet,'' he said. ``When [ Read the full story ]
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