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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti jetting to Kyabram

AFL superstar Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is making his way to Kyabram on February 14 to share his inspiring story and help raise money for bushfire victims. Presented by the Kyabram P-12 College Chaplaincy Support Group, proceeds from the event...

Jared Prestwidge
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Kyabram VICSES calls for more volunteers

THE VICSES Kyabram Unit is on the lookout for new volunteers with a passion for helping those in need and putting back into their local community. VICSES Kyabram controller Paul Octigan, who has worked in the SES for more than 30 years, said the...

Jared Prestwidge
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Nightscape photography exhibition comes to Kyabram

THE Kyabram Town Hall is set to kick off the brand new Land and Sky, the Art of the Night art exhibition in February, which promises a visual feast the likes of which has never been seen in town. From February 4 to April 4, master photographer...

Jared Prestwidge
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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti jetting to Kyabram

AFL superstar Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is making his way to Kyabram on February 14 to share his inspiring story and help raise money for bushfire victims. Presented by the Kyabram P-12 College Chaplaincy Support Group, proceeds from the event...

Jared Prestwidge
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400 Victorian vehicles still driving with dangerous Takata alpha airbags

THE Victorian Government is taking action on the 400 vehicle owners across Victoria who still have not replaced dangerous Takata alpha airbags. VicRoads is contacting vehicle owners and urging them to have their airbags replaced – informing...

Jared Prestwidge
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Safe Seat, Safe Kids program announced

THE Victorian Government recently announced a new $4 million Safe Seat, Safe Kids program, which will provide expert child car seat fittings and safety checks to keep Kyabram’s littlest passengers safe. Kidsafe Victoria and Neighbourhood Houses...

Jared Prestwidge
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What can Kyabram do to help bushfire victims?

The Kyabram Free Press has covered a number of stories about locals and their selfless efforts during the past few months, such as Dylan Cartwright’s supply runs to southern NSW as well as Strike Team 2096’s trip to the blaze at Mt...

Jared Prestwidge
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Plan International Australia release bushfire guide for parents

PLAN International Australia recently launched a guide to help parents talk with their children about out-of-control fires and disasters.

Jared Prestwidge
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Tongala’s Zack Adam still on knife edge following freak accident

Life can change in a split second. A split second that can be forever. No-one is more acutely aware of this daily risk than Tongala’s Zack and Harly Adam, and their 11-month-old daughter Grace.

Sophie Baldwin
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Fauna Park offers wild adventure for young animal lovers

KYABRAM Fauna Park has made this school holidays a totally wild adventure with the `Zookeeper for a Day’ program. The program provides children aged eight to 12 with a fun and educational Christmas break activity, where they come and...

Jared Prestwidge
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McKenzie Rd roadworks to run until early February

THE Andrews Labor government’s two-part $2.33 million project on McKenzie Rd between Ogilvie Avenue and Echuca Airport is now underway, with the hope of benefitting the 2,200 drivers who use the stretch each day.

Jared Prestwidge
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Applications open for Music Works program

Musicians and organisations across Kyabram and district looking to amp up their latest projects are being urged to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Music Works program. The program is open to professional musicians and...

Jared Prestwidge
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Kyabram residents head to NSW to provide bushfire relief

THE bushfires ravaging the country have been at the forefront of public conscious since August, with more still ahead. And while frightening images of blinding red flames swallowing homes and videos of animals fleeing in panic are at the top of...

Jared Prestwidge
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Applications open for Sporting Club Grants Program

KYABRAM and district sports clubs are encouraged to apply for the Sporting Club Grants Program, which offers the opportunity to upgrade equipment, buy new uniforms, boost administration capabilities and improve training for officials. Applications...

Jared Prestwidge
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Australia Day celebrations moved to Fauna Park

THE Kyabram Rotary Club’s Australia Day celebrations have undergone a few changes this year, the biggest of which is its return to Kyabram Fauna Park. The free event will be held at John Pilley Reserve in place of the Memorial Gardens, while...

Jared Prestwidge
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Al-Anon to hold annual public meeting at KCLC

Kyabram Al-Anon Family Groups will participate in AA’s 49th MiniCon this Australia Day weekend at the Kyabram Community and Learning Centre. Al-Anon Family Groups are made up of relatives and friends of problem drinkers. In Al-Anon meetings members...

James Arbuthnott
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State Government to waive landfill fee for bushfire victims

THE Andrews Government has recently announced it will waive the landfill levy fee for those most affected by the recent bushfires. Bushfire waste includes debris from homes, businesses, sheds, stock, fencing and equipment that have been damaged. It...

Jared Prestwidge
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Industry Super members to receive extra support

KYABRAM and district’s Industry Super Australia members can expect extra support as bushfires ravage the country. Industry Super Australia’s member funds are working to ensure claims or enquiries received from survivors, firefighters or...

Jared Prestwidge

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia.

Liz Mellino
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Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

Simon Ruppert
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23 with three months to live

“The year looked so promising for me.“ This is how Johnathon Bentancourt saw his future before doctors told him he had just a few months left to live.

Morgan Dyer