JAMES Reyne’s gig at the SS&A Club tonight has been canceled. A statement released by his management last night said doctors recently discovered his right vocal chord had started to bleed. Reyne said in the statement he was disappointed about postponing the show and apologised to fans planing to attend. Gigs in Mulwala and Geelong [...]
Movie: Oranges and Sunshine Duration: 105 minutes THEY were just innocent children … many only four years old. Promises of “oranges and sunshine” awaited them through their forced migration to Australia under a scheme initiated by the British and Australian governments of the time. Some were orphans, but many others were told their parents had [...]
THE team of Brad Jones Racing is increasingly taking the City of Albury to a national audience. Albury’s very own based V8 Supercar race team has continued to enhance its status as one of the Border region’s greatest ambassadors. In the last two rounds of their 2011 championship series campaign, Jason Bright has steered the [...]
MENTAL health services in Wodonga and North East Victoria have been boosted by a $1.4 million federal funding injection. That money will be used by Gateway Community Health in Wodonga to continue its Personal Helpers and Mentors Program, which sends staff to the homes of people with mental health issues. Gateway’s mental health manager, Loretta [...]
THE construction of Wodonga’s new performing arts centre is set to begin. Border-based Zauner Construction was this week awarded the tender to build the centre at a cost of $8.8 million, with the building to be delivered to Wodonga Council in the second half of 2012. Zauner Construction managing director Garry Zauner said having a [...]
ALBURY Wodonga businesses will again be recognised for achieving excellence. Nominations for this year’s Albury Wodonga Combined Chamber Business Awards are now open after the awards were officially launched this week. Business, chamber and sponsor representatives attended the launch at Rydges Albury. “It’s all about the process of recognising excellence in business on the Border,” [...]
THE acting principal of Wodonga West Primary School hopes to receive government funding for much-needed improvements to facilities at the 50-year-old school. Speaking at the official opening of a new $3 million learning centre for prep to year two students at the school, Sharon Mawby said there were plans drawn up for more classrooms at [...]
RETURNING to study after a long absence is often tough. But La Trobe University in Wodonga is helping those keen on furthering their education to ease back into schooling through the University Bridging Program. The program is a free six month course that is an introduction to further study, with classes run two days a [...]
FOURTH year Charles Sturt University education students have showcased ideas and resources for raising young children to Border parents. The students hosted a Parent Information Expo at the Mirambeena Community Centre in Lavington on Tuesday. They were in charge of the entire process, according to lecturer with the Murray School of Education, Laura Piazza. “They’ve [...]
IILISH Ross is making big tracks in junior motorbike racing. The 11-year-old female dirt track rider is leading two classes in the Golden Wheels competition, which covers areas including Temora, Griffith and West Wyalong, with plans to compete for an Australian title later this year. “I’m the only girl that races … most of the [...]