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POPSArmy to evacuate Victorian flood victims I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of drought and flooding rains, I love her far horizons, I love her jewel sea, Her beauty and her terror - The wide brown land for me. This is near where the people died in the bushfires last summer, and has just ended a ten year drought.
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POPSFriends, family mourn Jessica (cont) Police continue crash investigation POLICE are continuing investigations into the car accident that killed 19-year-old Glenrowan woman Jessica Campbell and injured two male teenagers in the King Valley last Thursday night. It is believed the vehicle left the road after the driver, 18-year-old Dylan Bergamin - the son of missing Wangaratta woman Kath Bergamin - lost control while negotiating a sweeping right-hand bend on the Upper King River Road near Cheshunt. The car then collided with trees - Ms Campbell died at the scene, while Mr Bergamin and the other passenger, 17-year-old Sam Weston, were conveyed to Wangaratta hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for Victoria Police said on Friday that the Major Collision Investigation Unit was looking at the possibility of speed being a factor. Mr Bergamin and Mr Weston were both in a stable condition on Friday.
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POPSProbing into city parking Continued) One of the suggestions put forward in the Rural City of Wangaratta 2030 Community Vision is for a car-free CBD, with multi-deck parking on the outer edges of the city which are serviced by regular shuttle buses.
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POPSFestivals fail to be adversely affected by fuel costs
The fourth year of the festival had six participating wineries and vigneron Gerard Mahoney of Nooramunga Sparkling Shiraz, who doesn’t have a cellar door, had his wine on display at Morrison’s. Wines of King Valley group executive officer, Kevin Bascomb, said Weekend Fit For A King visitor research would be analysed in about a month but the visitor estimate prior to the event was 5000. "I think the numbers would be steady this year," Mr Bascomb said. "It was a very good group of people, very interested in learning about the wines. "We were very pleased with the interest of visitors around the area." In the sixth year of Weekend Fit For A King, the festival added another to its list of participating wineries, bringing the total to 19. "Moyhu Wine Company was participating for the first time and was delighted with the results." Mr Bascomb said Wines of King Valley was very pleased with the way the event had developed and was attracting the type of person sought by th
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POPS15,000 pilgrims to pump up to $400,000 into economy Mr Joyce, whose parents Don and Brenda Joyce run Wangaratta Coachlines, estimated around $400,000 would be spent in the local community. "We believe this event will provide a fantastic boost for the local business community as we are spending dollars locally, rather than bringing everything into the town from external locations," he said. Equipment hire, catering, food and beverage, and fuel is being sourced locally, with several people employed as venue managers, and some 50 to 60 volunteers to be recruited from local parishes, schools and community groups. Mr Joyce, who has previously worked on the Commonwealth Games, World Swimming Championships and last year’s APEC meeting, said the event, which is expected to draw more than 220,000 pilgrims, has been a big challenge.
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POPSIdeas to save environment? The first public session will be held at The Centre on May 22 at 6.30 pm, and will focus on reducing impact on the environment. The second session, looking at sustainable land and livelihoods, will feature Andrew Campbell, the former executive director of Land and Water Australia. It will be held on June 19. The third session, on July 17, will look at sustainable rivers and waterways, with speakers from the North East Catchment Management Authority. "Our aim is to introduce, practical, easy ways in which local people can play their part in a sustainable environment. We hope local people will get fully involved," Ms Laurie said.
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POPSWangaratta council urges 'livable cities' fund Why do local councils get off with self aggrandisement like this. This type of propaganda is wasted on the ratepayers - it should have been directed to the state government well before the budget was to be released
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