PREMIUM News Can’t get enough of animals By Andy Wilson Oct 6, 2023 Pyper relaxes with two-year-old fallow deer ‘Bambi’ after winning six waterfowl awards and first and second place in the poultry craft competition with models of a farm and an Indian Runner duck at the recent Melbourne Royal Show. The Beechworth Primary School Year 3 student also works at Farmer Darryl’s mobile animal farm, a regular feature at the show, and is determined to take her love for animals to greater heights. “I want to be a vet,” she says. By Andy Wilson Country News journalist
News VicGrid seeks feedback on renewable energy zones“This map has included several areas of crucial agricultural land in our region,” says Annabelle Cleeland. By Contributed
News Haines calls on government to help prevent imminent closure of care servicesSeven services that offer out-of-school-hours care, mostly in small rural communities, were rejected for government funding in recent months. By Contributed
News A beloved surgeon bids farewell after 12 years at Benalla HealthSimon Permezel is embarking on the next chapter of his life — retirement. By Contributed
News Benalla Rural City Council Candidates announcedNominations for Benalla Rural City Councillor elections closed on Tuesday, September 17, and a field of 15 candidates has been confirmed. By Simon Ruppert