News A history of local news in Benalla Within four years he became editor of Hunt’s paper and not long after, he moved to Tungamah where he was appointed editor of the Moira Independent Simon Ruppert 07 Dec 2019 07 Dec 2019
News New pool safety laws Benalla’s pool owners will need to adhere to new pool-safety laws as of December 1. As of last Sunday it has been mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council. In... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Benalla SES accredited and ready to save lives The Victoria State Emergency Service Benalla Unit successfully completed their road rescue reaccreditation last week, allowing them to continue providing vital rescue services to those impacted on the road. The volunteers were presented with... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Benalla SES accredited and ready to save lives The Victoria State Emergency Service Benalla Unit successfully completed their road rescue reaccreditation last week, allowing them to continue providing vital rescue services to those impacted on the road. The volunteers were presented with... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News In the archives: State Ballooning championships marred by wild weather 1969 Fifty years ago the Benalla Ensign used to cease publication during the Christmas period. Because of this we have no 50-year-old article to share this week. So in lieu of one, we are publishing this article taken from Back to Benalla 1960 -... Meg Saultry 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News A forgotten tragedy At 4.15am on September 7, 1943, a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber operated by the US Army Air Force’s 403rd Bombardment Squadron stood ready for takeoff at Jackson’s Strip, Port Moresby. The bomber, ‘Pride of the Cornhuskers&rsquo... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Secret Garden heads for Dookie The Secret Garden is a cultural revolution turning ordinary gardens into musical oasis’ around regional Victoria - and it’s headed to Dookie. Okay, so that part is not secret - nor is the line-up, which features DRMNGNOW, Braden Pullen, Grim... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Small spark cause of Winton fire A machinery spark was the cause of a small bushfire that ripped through 10 ha at Lake Mokoan last Friday. Fifteen vehicles responded to the blaze about 11 am, including Forest Fire Management, with the fire extinguished and the site cleaned up... Meg Saultry 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News Goomalibee CFA Christmas Party The Goomalibee CFA held its annual Christmas celebration on Saturday with more than 150 people in attendance. Goomalibee CFA Captain Peter Bailey said the event was also an opportunity to honour members of the brigade - with 12 awards handed out... Simon Ruppert 05 Dec 2019 05 Dec 2019
News How well do you know fire? This op-ed was submitted by CFA chief officer Steve Warrington. Victoria is at the start of another hot, dry and difficult fire season. That was clear on November 21 when we called the first “Code Red” fire-danger rating in almost 10 years. That... Simon Ruppert 03 Dec 2019 03 Dec 2019
News Window to Window returns The second annual Window to Window street art festival returns to Benalla on Friday. In the mould of the increasingly popular Wall to Wall street art festival, Window to Window offers local artists the opportunity to show their work - while... Simon Ruppert 04 Dec 2019 04 Dec 2019
News Outdoor school secures landcare grant Outdoor School 15 Mile Creek has secured a grant towards building and sustaining a greener future as a recipient in the latest round of Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants. The school was selected out of close to 1000 applicants in the national... Simon Ruppert 04 Dec 2019 04 Dec 2019
News Mel-O-Drama end-of-year concert delights Mel-O-Drama Performing Arts Studio held its end-of-year concert at BPACC on Saturday. With a Christmas theme and an array of performers, and performances, the show was enjoyed by all. The Ensign was in attendance and took these photos Simon Ruppert 03 Dec 2019 03 Dec 2019
News Coo-ee: Coroners’ Juries The role of coroner is the second oldest judicial office in British law. It was established in 1194 and only the role of “reeve”, or chief magistrate of a district, predates it. These days, Victoria appoints a state coroner and other coroners. Each... Simon Ruppert 04 Dec 2019 04 Dec 2019
News Benalla burglaries reduced but state on the rise The rate of burglaries in Benalla has been dropping significantly for the past four years - bucking the state trend. Three Victorian homes are burgled every hour according to new research by RACV. And this year the state average showed that one in... Simon Ruppert 03 Dec 2019 03 Dec 2019
News CFA trains educators at Benalla Christmas celebration Greater Hume Children Services partnered with CFA Victoria to host a training session and playgroup for their educators and children on Monday. And the party doubled-up a thank you to local firies with staff putting on a sausage sizzle for members... Simon Ruppert 03 Dec 2019 03 Dec 2019
News Pub Choir heads to NEA Gallery Giggs North East Artisans is celebrating its fifth year on a high note, bringing Pub Choir to its long line of successful Gallery Gigs for 2019. The night will be led by Marisa Quigley, award-winning Australian blues and roots singer and songwriter, solo... Simon Ruppert 03 Dec 2019 03 Dec 2019
News Gallery: Rene’s Region Rene was at Merriwa Park in Wangaratta this week with a few other members of the Wangaratta Camera Club. While the outing was affected by the weather, he did manage to grab a few photos of some birds in the area, including a yellow rosella, grey... Simon Ruppert 03 Dec 2019 03 Dec 2019
News Motor festival returns to Swanpool in February The 2020 Swanpool Motor Festival, swap-meet and market is headed to the north east in February. The event will feature a variety of classic and historic cars, and hot rods, as well as trucks, buses, tractors, utes, motorbikes and high-performance... Simon Ruppert 03 Dec 2019 03 Dec 2019
News Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as... Simon Ruppert 16 Nov 2019 16 Nov 2019
News EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control. Campaspe News 21 Nov 2019 21 Nov 2019
News Police investigate Cohuna woman’s death POLICE have confirmed there are so suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Cohuna woman. Riverine Herald 28 Nov 2019 28 Nov 2019
News Teenagers jailed over death of man in Poplar Ave, Shepparton A teenager waved goodbye to his family and told them he loved them after being sentenced to four years’ jail yesterday following the death of a man in Shepparton last year. Liz Mellino 28 Nov 2019 28 Nov 2019
