News October 10 2008 Maths versus English 1 David Leung acknowledges he is good at maths. The St Joseph’s College year 7 student received a distinction in the Mathematics Challenge ... October 10 2008 On the edge Continued global financial turmoil could see Murray Shire lose a $1 million investment. Council’s Rembrandt Australia Trust community ... October 10 2008 Emails 1 In the moments since you started reading this article - about three seconds - an estimated six million emails have been sent across the globe. In ... October 10 2008 Exam time looms Echuca VCE students will sit their first exams next week. While written exams do not start until October 31, performance and oral exams started ... October 10 2008 Busy weekend Surrounding towns benefited from a a hive of activity in Echuca-Moama last weekend. Echuca-Moama and District Accommodation Association president ... October 10 2008 Invention a winner 1 A potentially fatal accident proved to Echuca’s Derek Barnstable his latest invention was a winner. He also had no trouble convincing the ... October 10 2008 Money lost in Russian scam An international internet scam with links to Russia and Queensland has seen a Moama man lose $13,000 from a bank account. The ANZ bank reimbursed ... October 10 2008 Phyllis an achiever 1 Phyllis Hawker got the shock of her life when she received a phone call from Government House in Victoria recently. The caller was phoning to ... October 10 2008 Idea saves water 1 Within a month, people flushing one of the 60 toilets at Echuca hospital will be able to rest assured they are not wasting good drinking water. ... October 10 2008 Murray Shire briefs Votes on record A public record will be kept of how Murray Shire councillors vote on planning decisions. The NSW Government recently amended ... October 10 2008 Anger over tyre damage 1 An Echuca resident who stopped to pay a bill incurred more of an expense than she bargained for when her car tyre was slashed by a pipe extending ... October 10 2008 Cobber support More than 6000 signatures have been tabled in Victoria Parliament calling for a re-instatement of funding for the Careful Cobber program. Member ... October 10 2008 News in brief History on show Echuca Historical Society will throw opens its doors tomorrow to celebrate Victorian Seniors’ Week. The museum at 1 ... October 10 2008 Bill inspired by rail death 1 The death of a teacher as a result of a railway crossing accident was the inspiration behind a Bill introduced to Youth Parliament by four Echuca ... October 10 2008 Babies in spotlight Two allocated days next week will encourage Australian families to celebrate their babies and remember those they have lost. October is Baby Loss ... October 10 2008 Lunch to raise funds for cancer Five Echuca work colleagues will be going out to lunch on Tuesday "to celebrate life" - and they want others to join them. Lisa Keely, Kathy ... October 10 2008 Beaut `old buggers' to go on show 1 About 30 "old buggers" will be on display outside Echuca’s Campaspe Shire offices on Sunday, with residents and visitors invited to go along ... October 10 2008 New funding `stingy' Short-sighted and stingy is how Member for Rodney Paul Weller has labelled the Victorian Government’s $38.9 million commitment to Catholic ... October 10 2008 Fashion a winner 4 Gunbower designer duo Helen Williams and Leanne Donne will compete at the New Zealand Field Days in June next year after winning the designer ... October 10 2008 Two open gardens Two Echuca gardens will be open to the public this weekend as part of Australia’s Open Garden Scheme. Kim Steel’s home at 18 Simmie ... October 10 2008 Healthy mind focus 1 Sometimes it is the simple things in life which can help raise the spirits and make us feel well and happy. A friendly smile and a chat with ... October 10 2008 Senator to speak South Australian senator Nick Xenophon will be a keynote speaker at a Plug the Pipe rally in Yea on Sunday, October 26. North-east spokesperson ... October 10 2008 Sunday the end of fires Campfires in forests on the NSW side of the Murray River will be banned from midnight Sunday. All open fires using solid fuels such as wood or ... October 10 2008 Australia now home 1 The Groenewald family made the move to Echuca from South Africa about two years ago. Frederik Groenewald was appointed Murray Shire engineer as ... October 10 2008 It's fun to stay at the YMCA 2 October 10 2008 Drought plea The Victorian Government is treating drought-affected communities with callous indifference by dithering over a decision to reinstate drought ... October 10 2008 Cursed weed in full bloom 1 Paterson’s curse is alive and well across the district. Echuca Department of Primary Industries project officer for pest sciences/pest ... October 10 2008 People chip in their 5c worth 1 Not many people know how many 5c coins have been laid into a spiral on the floor of Curves, the women’s fitness centre in Darling St ... October 10 2008 Mavis had a passion for life 1 Mavis Ackland, 1927-2008 Mavis Ackland was born in Maffra to Edward and Dorothy Sheen on July 7, followed by her brother, Ron. Mavis started her ... Opinion October 10 2008 Letters to the editor 1 Low reliability water Madam, Many figures and, indeed, units of measurement, have been bandied about by the Victorian premier and water ... October 10 2008 Letters to the editor 2 Timber issue Madam, The "profs" have had their say on the VEAC (Victorian Environmental Assessment Council) recommendations. I wonder how ... October 10 2008 Crossroads 1 Think of our neighbours Last week I spent a lot of time on the road; more than usual. It was a pleasure driving around because on all my trips ... What's On October 10 2008 Coming events OCT 12Beer family reunion, Echuca trotting track, 9am-4pm. OCT 12Girgarre Farmers’ Market, cnr Winter and Station streets, 8.3am-noon. OCT ... Lifestyle October 10 2008 From the past 1 From The Riverine Herald 10 years ago October 9, 1998 A permanent site for the Moama Skatepark is again in dispute following a backflip ... October 10 2008 Reflections 2 Real Estate October 10 2008 Townhouse with plenty of space 1 If you have been searching for a townhouse which has the space of a home, then an inspection of 2/2 Lomond Court, Moama, will not disappoint. The ... October 10 2008 Top location with river frontage 1 In one of Echuca’s most appealing areas, the well-presented home at 133 Campaspe Esplanade has many wonderful features. The property is ... October 10 2008 Charming modern home to buy 2 The charming modern home at 21 Orkney Court, Moama, is in a quiet court in Highlands Estate, close to the Safeway complex. The home has charming ... October 10 2008 Naturally elegant property for auction 2 With the owners relocating, the home at 1 Lawler Court, Echuca, would be an ideal property for a range of buyers. In one of Echuca’s finest ... October 10 2008 One-stop shop for information Touted as a one-stop shop for real estate information, the First National website contains the latest technology which sends upto-date and ... October 10 2008 Sensational property 3 On Sunday, buyers will have the rare chance to buy a true river property in a great location. Lot 2 Casey Rd, Echuca, is a high-quality 15.7ha ... October 10 2008 Spacious home with a bushland outlook 1 Within walking distance to the Campaspe River is the well-maintained home at 3-5 Campaspe Esplanade, Echuca. The spacious home is set on a double ... October 10 2008 A chance to buy one or two freehold buildings 2 The properties at 2 and 4/57-59 Meninya St, Moama, offer buyers a rare chance to buy one or two commercial freehold properties with high exposure ... October 10 2008 A home with many features 9 The home ‘Riverburn’ at 89 Nolan Rd, Echuca, is made of rammed earth and is about 10 years old. There are two separate homes under the ... October 10 2008 Quiet popular area to buy in 2 The property at 34 Genevieve Ave, Echuca, is in a quiet, popular area, close to medical facilities and the bowling club and has the advantage of ... October 10 2008 Auction results 30 Blair St, Moama, was sold at auction for $286,000 by Charles L King and Co First National. Lot 2 86 Nolan Rd, Echuca, was passed in at ... October 10 2008 Well-presented townhouse 1 Close to shopping, the Murray River and bushland tracks is the well-presented three-bedroom townhouse at 2/114 Sutton St, Echuca. The property has ... October 10 2008 Save your money by insulating your home Insulation is the most effective item to improve your home’s energy efficiency. It acts as a barrier to heat flow and keeps your home warm ... October 10 2008 Charming home 2 The charming home at 36 Hovell St is in Echuca’s east on a low maintenance block. The home has modern conveniences combined with traditional ... October 10 2008 A brick home priced to sell 1 In one of Echuca’s newest estates is the well-presented brick veneer home at 31 Federal St, Echuca. The home has three large bedrooms, two ... October 10 2008 Peace, position and lifestyle 1 The superbly-appointed three-bedroom townhouse at 8 Landsborough St is in the centre of Echuca’s sought-after residential areas, close to ... October 10 2008 A great place to start in the market 1 The property at 27 Lawson Drive, Moama, gives buyers the chance to enter the market as a first-home buyer or investor. The two-bedroom home has an ... October 10 2008 The ideal location to buy in 1 Set in the heart of Echuca is the two-bedroom townhouse at 2/63a Landsborough St. Features of the home include a bright and airy kitchen with gas ... October 10 2008 Wonderful lifestyle property to buy 2 LJ Hooker Echuca presents a wonderful lifestyle chance tomorrow with the auction of the quality four-bedroom home at 424 Echuca West School Rd, ... October 10 2008 Real estate agents Looking to buy a property in the EchucaMoama region? Listed below are the contact details of some of the Echuca-Moama agents. Barry Plant Echuca, ... October 10 2008 Buy into Echuca's famous port precinct 2 The home at 18 Dickson St, Echuca, offers buyers the chance to buy a Victorian periodstyle home in Echuca’s central port precinct, only 100m ... Sport October 10 2008 Taylor cruises to victory at Kyabram David Taylor was a clear winner at Kyabram Small Bore Rifle Club last Thursday night. The 50m targets posed few problems for Taylor as he coasted ... October 10 2008 State bowls 1 October 10 2008 Pritchett, Baker continuing on Lockington-Bamawm United (LBU) senior football coach Rick Pritchett and assistant coach Anthony Baker have re-signed with the Cats for 2009. This ... October 10 2008 Greater Goulburn Greater Goulburn Lawn Tennis Association Draws 2008-09 SECTION ONE Round 1, October 11 Shepparton Bears v Echuca Bombers, Tatura Bulldogs v ... October 10 2008 Club title rounds hot up 1 Rochester Kart Club held the second last round of its club championship last Sunday. With clear skies and nothing but sun it was sure to be a ... October 10 2008 Youngsters set for new comp The courts will be full at Rich River Tennis Club tomorrow as it starts its term four Saturday morning tennis competition. There will be 63 ... October 10 2008 Bunnaloo to look back 3 Past players of Bunnaloo Football and Netball Club will converge at Bunnaloo Community Centre tomorrow night to celebrate the club's ... October 10 2008 Lawn early ladder leader in Campaspe Round one Campaspe Tennis Association results Results Section one: Lawn 1 (12 sets, 80 games) d Rich River 2 (one, 45), South 1 (nine, 71) d ... October 10 2008 YMCA Back-9 A four-ball round was played last Friday. Results K Davis and M Clifford (67) 1, N Peacock and T Louttit (71) 2, on a countback from J Kiely and ... October 10 2008 Scramble to win 1 A capacity field of 144 contested the Holden Scramble qualifying tournament, the 36 teams striving for the right to represent Rich River at Yarra ... October 10 2008 Shield lure for ERH day 1 District golfers and wannabes are invited to take part in the Echuca Regional Health (ERH) social golf day at Rich River Golf Club on Sunday. The ... October 10 2008 Walter a runaway stableford winner Tuesday saw members and guests compete in a stableford event on the composite one course, which is fast returning to top condition after the ... October 10 2008 Locky ends golf season Lockington Golf Club held its official closing day on Sunday, kicking off with a champagne breakfast before play started. Golfers played an ... October 10 2008 Sports in brief Tennis The exit of Tongala from the Greater Goulburn Lawn Tennis Association (GGLTA) and the merging of two Kyabram teams has left six teams in ... October 10 2008 Campdraft in Lockington Scurrah Reserve in Lockington will be buzzing from dawn until dusk at the weekend when the Rich River Campdraft hits town. More than 750 head of ... October 10 2008 Umpire appointments Umpires for A and B grade matches, which start tomorrow at 1pm. A grade Moama v Bunnaloo (Moama) - Glenn Griffiths, Echuca South v BLU (Echuca ... October 10 2008 Big match for Echuca Echuca hosts Rochester United at Victoria Park tomorrow in an important game for the two sides in round two of the Campaspe Cricket Association ... October 10 2008 Runners-up 2 Echuca netballers recently played for the North Central regional team at the state titles at the weekend. Bridie and Georgie Crowe played ... October 10 2008 Mitsch going round again Mathoura coach Chris Mitsch has re-signed with the Timbercutters for at least the 2009 season. The 38 year-old former Sydney Swans listed player ...

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