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Alex Gretgrix

After three years of completing a journalism degree in the big smoke, I knew it was time to go back to my roots and move back to the country. In early March this year, I was given an amazing opportunity to start my cadetship at the Riv. Since then I've managed Campaspe News in Rochester and am now the entertainment and education reporter in Echuca. It's been a crazy and great ride, but I look forward to seeing what the future brings.

What’s On: Shades of Buble

FROM the lead role of Australia’s version of Rocky Horror Picture Show, Adam Rennie is taking on a whole new side of the performing arts scene. He will be ditching the cape and knee-high boots to join American performers Nicholas Ziobro and Ryan...

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It’s time to dance your way to training

IF YOU’VE dreamed of learning to dance, but you just haven’t found quite the right place to do it, the Echuca Dance Group have you covered. The team will begin classes next week for anyone wishing to try their hand, or feet, at the art of ballroom...

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Three locals win big at Bendigo TAFE Excellence awards

THREE locals have been recognised at the Bendigo TAFE Excellence Awards. Joel Handcock was named Apprentice of the Year for his work in electrotechnology, but this isn’t where his career started. Although currently employed at Simplot Australia, the...

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What’s On: Cohuna Bridge to Bridge

THE COHUNA Bridge to Bridge is back for another year. This year’s event, set to be held on March 1, will offer seven different race types to help keep the entire family happy. The available events include a half-marathon through Gunbower Forest...

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What’s On: Land is Family exhibition

THERE’S still time to feast your eyes on the Land is Family fine art photography exhibition at the Echuca Library. Jenani Therone’s work is a celebration of agriculture and all its beauty, which evolved from an idea that has been in the works since...

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Candlescents happy to give back to ERH

WHEN you lose a loved one, the grief can be overwhelming. But through her own tough times, Barb Loader of Candlescents was thinking of others. After losing her father, who spent time in Echuca Regional Health’s (ERH) palliative care unit, she knew...

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Give a dog a home: Yogi

THIS pup probably won’t steal your picnic basket, hopefully, but he will definitely steal your heart. Yogi is a three-year-old kelpie and staffy mix with a lot of energy and love to give. Because of this abundance of hype, he will need an owner who...

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Lennon will be brought to life in Echuca this weekend

JOHN Lennon may no longer be with us, but John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta are bringing his musical legacy to life once again. The duo has just finished a 16-week season in New York with their show,’ Lennon: Through a Glass Onion’. Now...

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What’s On: Diversity of Leather

IF LEATHER is your thing, Jenni’s Shed and Goulburn Valley Leathercraft have got a great event that will be right up your alley. Labour Day weekend will provide two days of leather artistry and so much more. As the first event for Jenni’s Shed’s...

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Riverboats declared a success by organisers

THEY SAY all good things must come to an end and that’s the case for Riverboats Music Festival for another year. The three-day festival was a hit, yet again, with 5000 people travelling from far and wide to soak up the sun and good times...

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What’s On: Rochester Mural Festival

THERE will be murals galore in Rochester starting this Friday thanks to the town’s annual Mural Festival. Artists from all around will gather in the town to create masterpieces for all to see. This year’s theme is ‘Rochester: past, present or...

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New faces at Mathoura Public School

IF YOU made your way to Mathoura Public School, you’d see two bright and shining new faces. Courtney Joson and Thomas McIntyre have joined the ranks as new members of staff at the school. Ms Joson will take on the role of year 5 literacy and...

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Regular Echuca DJ moving away to follow his dreams

DENILIQUIN’S Jack Fisicaro is making his mark in the music world, recently securing A DJ spot at one of Melbourne’s most recognised nightclubs. While it means the Echuca regular will have to leave his home town, Mr Fisicaro said he had to leave to...

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Matt said to bring Americana sound to Riverboats

SAILING down the Murray on a paddlesteamer with Americana music filling the air is Matt Joe Gow’s type of gig. And if it’s yours too, you’re in luck because he will be doing just that at the Riverboats Festival this weekend. Although the New...

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Lions clubs come together to give back

VICTORIA and NSW are fierce rivals in all facets of society, but the Echuca and Moama Lions Clubs have put aside any interstate ructions for a worthy cause. Both clubs have come together in the name of a good cause, donating hay to those in need...

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Give a dog a home: Jesse

JESSE is a friend, but she could also be your new fur-friend if you adopt her. She’s a five-year-old kelpie mix with lots of love to give. She will enjoy spending time with her new family an showing what a kind and gentle soul she is. Jesse does...

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Troy Cassar-Daly is itching to get to Riverboats

IF THERE is anyone more excited for Riverboats than the fans and organisers, it’s Troy Cassar-Daly. The man himself would have almost given his left kidney to get on this bill.

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Girl power at Riverboats

GOING from three solo artists to a band can be a disaster or a success. Thankfully for Dyson Stringer Cloher, the latter is true.

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