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Mitchell Shire Council has cancelled a number of upcoming events and activities as a result of the ongoing response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) including the Multicultural Festival, Youth Week activities and the school holiday program. The decision follows the Federal Government announcement today that all non-essential public events of 500 people or more should be cancelled.
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jaxon Izzard. The 22-year-old is wanted for serious traffic related offences and handling stolen goods. Izzard is known to frequent the Seymour, Avenel and Nagambie areas. He is described as having a slim build with long blonde hair. Police have released an image of Izzard in
The Kinglake Country Fair, scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 22, has been postponed. “Despite our hopes, due to the Federal Government’s decision to cancel public gatherings of more than 500 people, we are obliged to postpone the Kinglake Country Fair,” organisers told supporters at the weekend. “Never fear, we’ll be back in Spring!
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One of Victoria’s latest Corona Virus victims spent three hours at ‘Wine By Sam’ in Anzac Avenue, Seymour, last week. A man in his 50s, who had returned from the United States on the same flight as Toorak GP, Chris Higgins, was diagnosed with the virus on Friday (Mar. 6). The man was at the
Yea hosted Broadford in a cut-throat semi- final over the weekend. Yea won the toss and elected to bowl. Broadford looked settled early before Steiner dismissed Hobba caught at backward square. This started a small run for Yea taking early wickets seeing Broadford 4/38. Mills strode to the wicket in a attacking fashion but adventually
A man has died in hospital on Saturday (Mar. 7) following a motorcycle crash in Kevington on Friday, February 28. It is believed a male rider lost control of his motorcycle just off Eildon-Jamieson Road about 12.10pm. Investigators were told a 49-year-old Windermere Park man from New South Wales struck an embankment and was airlifted
The Purvis family has uncovered a century-old Minute Book that reveals history of the long-forgotten King Parrot Football Association. The Minute Book, written in the hand of Hon. Secretary W.G. Purvis, commenced from the first days of the Association in May 1913. A meeting was held with representatives from Homewood (W. Purvis, G. Forbes), Strath
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Allen Williams. The 39-year-old is wanted for theft related matters and failing to appear in court. Williams is known to frequent the Coburg, Thomastown, Epping, Broadmeadows and Preston areas. Police have released an image of Williams in the hope someone may have information on his current
Community members from Toolangi and Castella had their voices heard on February 27 when they came together at the C.J. Dennis Hall as part of a community led Community Planning Project. Nearly 60 community members attended the evening and took part in shaping their future direction. Eight projects were prioritised for inclusion: • Improved tennis
