Kyabram News

Frank Tobias, the unofficial best friend of every dog in Kyabram

FRANK Tobias is the unofficial best friend of every dog in Kyabram. If you head to Edis Park at 7am, you’ll see why. At 92, Frank is keeping up his more than 30-year tradition of walking five laps of the park every morning. And he always keeps dog...

Holly Tregenza

$30,000 grant for Rushworth war memorial

THE Rushworth war memorial will receive a $30,000 upgrade thanks to the Victorian Government’s $1.4 million veteran support initiative. The money will be used to restore stonework and gutting, install lights and replace mortar joints in support of...

James Arbuthnott

Kyabram and district owed more than $7 million in super

SUPERANNUATION companies owe Kyabram and district more than $7 million in lost or unclaimed super, according to statistics published by the Australian Tax Office on Friday. Kyabram, Kyvalley, Stanhope, Tongala, Girgarre and Merrigum have a total of...

James Arbuthnott

Kyabram and district owed more than $7 million in super

SUPERANNUATION companies owe Kyabram and district more than $7 million in lost or unclaimed super, according to statistics published by the Australian Tax Office on Friday. Kyabram, Kyvalley, Stanhope, Tongala, Girgarre and Merrigum have a total of...

James Arbuthnott

Woman airlifted to hospital following Graham Road crash

A WOMAN is in a serious condition after a two-car collision at the Graham Rd and Curr Rd intersection last Thursday.

Kyabram Free Press

Residents encouraged to start monthly BBQs to support men’s health

EVERYONE knows someone who appears to have every facet of their life in perfect order. But what if they’re not okay? What if behind your son’s, husband’s or brother’s friendly smile was a man crying out for help? Sometimes...

Jared Prestwidge

Donkeys by the dozens

Jacks and Jennies (male and female donkeys) have been in Australia since the 1800s and Goulburn Valley is no exception, with wild brumby mules and donkeys around Barmah State Forest, and the animals are still used today as herd guardians and pets...

James Arbuthnott

Vinnies Kyabram treated like a tip

VINNIES volunteers in Kyabram have been left frustrated after a large amount of rubbish was dumped at their front door last Wednesday night. Volunteers at the store were left with the hefty clean-up job and a bill the organisation will have to cover...

Holly Tregenza

Hazardous materials callout in Kyabram

THE hazardous material response unit and five other CFA units were called out to the intersection of Oswald and Albion Sts in Kyabram in response to a hazardous materials callout on Sunday.

Lachlan Durling

Kyabram barber raises $540 for Fauna Park, Paint the Tank Foundation

YOU don’t have to hold a blade to someone’s throat to get them in the community spirit in Kyabram – it’s a given. Allan St barber Terry Scott knows this as he sometimes didn’t even have to get his razor and clippers out...

James Arbuthnott

Manley family seeks knitting history

EMMA Manley lived in Merrigum and Lancaster from 1862 to 1947. In 1937, she presented a knitted blanket to King George VI to commemorate his coronation in 1936, but it was unfortunately declined by the Royal Family due to protocol. However, during...

James Arbuthnott

Major collision at Curr Road intersection

POLICE have confirmed two vehicles are involved in a collision at the corners of Curr Road and Graham Road. Graham Road is currently closed to traffic between Scobie Road and Curr Road, and police are urging motorists to avoid the area. Ambulance...

Holly Tregenza

Kyabram and district firefighters head for Hunter Valley bushfires

LOCAL firefighters strapped on their gear and headed for the Hunter Valley on Sunday to help fight the 10 emergency-level fires currently burning across New South Wales. The heavy tanker and four firefighters from Rushworth, one from Kyabram, two...

James Arbuthnott

Give a dog a home: Boss

YOU may be in control of your household for now, but soon you will be wondering who really is the Boss. He may sound like a bruiser, but one look into his big puppy dog eyes and you’ll see a loyal pal who will give you a lifetime of joy...

Jared Prestwidge

Mia and Nate raise $20K for The Gift

IT’S pretty amazing what two eight-year-olds can achieve with an electric razor, some scissors and a whole heap of courage.

Holly Tregenza

Melbourne Cup coming to Kyabram

Another box in Kyabram’s rich sporting history was ticked with Vow And Declare’s stirring win in last week’s Melbourne Cup.

Kyabram Free Press

Snap up a piece of Isobel Harvie’s vintage collection

KYABRAM’s Isobel Harvie is letting go of her prized antique collection at a garage sale this Saturday. The collection, which graced Mrs Harvie’s exhibitions for the last 13 years, offer a genuine look into the past. The items on sale range...

Jared Prestwidge

Kyabram man to remain in custody after Mooroopna stabbing

A KYABRAM man who allegedly stabbed a man six times during an altercation in Mooroopna on Friday will remain in custody until next year. Matthew Care-Wickham, 30, appeared at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court in front of Magistrate Peter Mithen...

Kyabram Free Press

Slippery thieves fail to steal Stanhope ATM

THE owner of the Liberty Stanhope fuel and convenience store on the Midland Highway has been left in shock after thieves smashed the front doors and tried to take the store’s ATM early Monday morning. Police believe a Nissan Navara that was stolen...

Holly Tregenza