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Shh, be very quiet, we’re hunting bears

WHILST adults across the world are living through times the likes of which most of can’t remember experiencing ever before, Australia’s children are experiencing school holidays they’re unlikely to ever forget. Shut in the house - no trips to...

Numurkah Leader

Seven COVID-19 cases confirmed in Moira

THE Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that, as of yesterday afternoon, there were seven Moira Shire residents confirmed to have COVID-19. NCN Health told the Leader that although none of the cases were diagnosed at NCN Health...

Numurkah Leader

Now six cases in Moira

GOULBURN Valley Health has confirmed two cases of coronavirus in Moira Shire, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to six according to the DHHS. Two tested positive at Yarrawonga Health, now two at GV Health, but it is not known where the...

Numurkah Leader

Three COVID-19 cases confirmed in Moira

THE Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed this morning that there are now three confirmed COVID-19 cases in Moira Shire. Mirroring the situation of the first confirmed case, as reported in this week’s Leader, the second case was...

Numurkah Leader

New restrictions from midnight

The Prime Minister announced more business closures and restrictions last night, too late for us to include in today’s edition. We will try ot keep you up to date with all the latest information here on our website

Numurkah Leader

COVID-19 case confirmed in Moira

A CASE of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Moira Shire. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)made the announcement via a media release at lunchtime yesterday. DHHS told the Leader that it was unable to provide further details...

Numurkah Leader

New Lions get unique induction

THE recent introduction of new social distancing regulations has thrown us all for a bit of a loop, and put the kibosh on planned gatherings of all sorts. Numurkah Lions Club had made arrangements for district governor, Omen Ndlovu to attend...

Numurkah Leader

Numurkah Leader

Leader will go on

AS this week’s edition of the Leader hits news stands we are all facing extraordinary times. By now, many businesses in Numurkah, and across the state, will have closed their doors - indefinitely. The Leader, as a regional newspaper, is listed as an...

Numurkah Leader

Dale Cox named apprentice of the year

FOR Numurkah’s Dale Cox , getting the chance to learn from skilled tradesmen, and get paid for it, is reward enough. However, his dedication to his craft was given formal recognition last week when he was awarded the title of third year building...

Numurkah Leader

Rotary art show a huge success

Runner-up was awarded to Glenn Hoyle’s Sunset in Venice

Numurkah Leader

Numurkah Leader

Have you seen Rickky?

POLICE are asking for the public to keep an eye out for Rickky Leigh Dunn, the man alleged to have stolen a police car and led police on three car chases in the Numurkah area in early December last year. Twenty eight year-old Rickky appeared before...

Numurkah Leader

Numurkah Leader

Nathalia says thanks to its fireys

NATHALIA was awash with the colour red last Friday as the community came together to hold its sixth annual ‘Thank You Fireys’ event to honour the incredible job CFA volunteers do, and raise money for much needed equipment. This year’s event...

Numurkah Leader

Fruit fly tree removal program to commence

MOIRA Shire Council will remove a large number of ornamental fruit trees from nature strips, reserves and parks, primarily in Cobram, after receiving funding via Agriculture Victoria’s Regional Action Plan Grant 2019-2020. The action is being...

Numurkah Leader

Victorians to get fourth waste bin

Moira Shire council was unable to provide any further detail about roll-out schedules or costs when approached by the Leader

Numurkah Leader

Sue ready to train a protégé

FOR the past 12 years Sue Aldridge has played a role that few in the Numurkah community ever see - but all see the results of. Sue’s behind the scenes work as secretary of the Numurkah Agricultural and Pastoral Society has had much to do with the...

Numurkah Leader

$2million for tyre clean up

SIDEBOTTOM Group Pty Ltd has reached an out of court settlement with the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) to reimburse it for costs incurred by the authority in clearing the Saxton Street West tyre pile. Though the Leader was unable...

Numurkah Leader

Sheed enters corella stoush

INDEPENDENT MP for Shepparton district Suzanna Sheed has written to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, regarding Numurkah’s corella problem, following a visit to town last Friday morning. Ms Sheed’s visit...

Numurkah Leader

Ground breaking project gets started at Katunga

THE AgBioEn renewable project officially got under way at Katunga yesterday. Once fully operational, the $2 billion dollar project will employ 350 people at the Numurkah Road site and will produce biofuels that will save the equivalent of 450,000...

Numurkah Leader

Local firies use special skills to keep comrades safe

THE horrific events of this summer have given Australians a renewed admiration for the courage and tenacity of our volunteer fire fighters, but whilst news footage is dominated by images of fire personnel holding hoses or riding in trucks, that...

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