Tag Archives: Benalla

From the archives: Train gas leak scare

From the archives: Train gas leak scare

1995: What could have been a major disaster was averted on Friday morning when a carriage carrying 2700 kg of liquid argon gas on an Interstate train heading to Melbourne was noticed to be leaking as it passed through Benalla. A signalman at Benalla …

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Grants to help celebrate Children’s Week

Grants to help celebrate Children’s Week

With Children's Week just around the corner the state government is providing $100,000 to communities across Victoria to host fun and free educational activities and events. State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced Benalla Rural City Council would receive $700 to host activities for children and their families during …

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Walk-a-thon to combat isolation

Walk-a-thon to combat isolation

Walk-a-Thon, which aims to help children build connections and combat isolation during COVID-19. The event, organised by Peer Support Australia, combines a traditional walk-a-thon with aspects of relationship building and mental wellbeing.

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Wangaratta District Special School Benalla campus funded

Wangaratta District Special School Benalla campus funded

Wangaratta District Special School will receive funding to construct a new campus in Benalla. The state government recently announced a $510,000 grant to get the project up and running. The investment is part of a $42 million fund earmarked for school infrastructure projects to fast-track the state’s long-term economic recovery following …

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Council elections 2020: Time to choose

Council elections 2020: Time to choose

Now it is time to choose which seven of the field of 12 you would like to see on Benalla Rural City Council for the next four years. If you haven't already you should be receiving your council election packs in the mail in the coming days.

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