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Big food helpings given small serve in Benalla

Country pubs aren't usually known for their small food servings, but a new project in Benalla hopes to change the dining landscape.

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Eating disorders seen in primary school children: dietician

An Albury-Wodonga dietician says the age at which some children develop eating disorders just keeps getting younger.

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Relative charged with 1973 Albury murder

The uncle of murdered Corowa woman, Bronwynne Richardson, said it was "a big shock" to discover that the man charged with Bronwynne's murder was related to her.

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Golden homecoming for Wodonga's Elkington

There'll be little time to rest for Wodonga's Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jodi Elkington as she tries to reclaim her world number one ranking.

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Inquiry hears regional child care service worries

A Productivity Commission inquiry into child care has heard organisations are concerned by a lack of services in regional areas.

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Caring Eckerts stress Albury's foster family shortage

Janie Eckert says it was an "overwhelming" feeling the first time a foster child spent a night in the Lavington house she shares with her husband, Tim.

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Funding cut to drug and alcohol centre could see local children forced into...

A rehabilitation program in Canberra serving the Riverina, South Coast and Monaro will need to separate children from their parents because of a cut in federal funding.

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Dangers of swimming in a river, significantly different to swimming in a pool

Over the last couple of days local students have been learning about the dangers of swimming in rivers.

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Regional Victorian police urged to refer more domestic violence victims to...

A domestic violence support service is pleading with police in regional Victoria to refer more victims for help.

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Childcare centre raided, director charged in connection with $3m in false...

A 27-year-old woman has been arrested following multiple raids by the Australian Federal Police on a family day care provider and a number of other properties in Albury and Wodonga.

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Wodonga midwife reflects on 40-year career in the country, city and outback

It can melt your heart and it can break your heart, but Beth McRae says being a midwife is the only profession she'd ever want.

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Alpine family start charity to help others raising special needs children

A community fundraising drive has helped secure a quality of life for seven-year-old Meg Casley and now other Alpine families will receive similar support.

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Mums, newborns and dance floors

Getting out of the house can be difficult when you have a young baby, but a local dance company in Albury is encouraging new mums to grab their baby and get out and dance - literally.

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Shepparton council votes to support same-sex marriage after earlier rejection

The Greater Shepparton Council in north-east Victoria voted last night to support marriage equality, with Mayor Dennis Patterson using his casting vote to reverse a council decision taken only three...

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We're having a baby, now what to do with the dog?

If you are a pet owner and starting a family, Goulburn Murray based vet Dr Sally Nixon advised you to be prepared.

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Campaspe councillor brings forward motion seeking council support for...

A Campaspe Shire councillor has decided to bring forward a debate about marriage equality.

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Same-sex marriage not an issue councils need to debate says Murray MP Sharman...

A federal Liberal MP from northern Victoria says she would prefer councils to focus on local issues, rather than debates such as marriage equality.

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Strathbogie council in north-east Victoria votes to support marriage equality

The Strathbogie Shire Council is the latest Victorian council to vote in favour of supporting marriage equality.

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Chief Judge John Pascoe uses Australia Day honours to highlight family court...

Australia's top family law judge uses his Australia Day award to highlight how he says the court system is leaving women vulnerable and children at risk.

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Baby Charlotte Keen died from significant head injuries inflicted by mother's...

An 11-month-old girl died from significant head injuries inflicted by her mother's lover, Brett Penrose, the Supreme Court in Melbourne is told.

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Wangaratta grandmothers join protest against detention of refugee children

A national campaign to release children from refugee detention shifted its focus to Wangaratta, in north-east Victoria, yesterday afternoon.

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Morris family proudly carries on six generations of winemaking in Rutherglen

Madden Morris has the world at his feet and a weight on his shoulders. Newly graduated with a winemaking degree, and back in his home district of Rutherglen in Northern Victoria, the 21-year-old is the...

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Morris Wines

A winemaking dynasty continues as a sixth generation follows tradition.

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Election 2016: Indi forum proves same-sex marriage a contentious issue for...

If the audience response was anything to go on, same-sex marriage and Australia's treatment of asylum seekers are the most emotive election issues in this Victorian seat.

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Boy, 5, dies after falling on stairs at a Wodonga primary school

A five-year-old boy dies after falling on stairs at a Wodonga primary school in Victoria's north-east.

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Reclusive artist Mary Leunig talks politics, family and brother Michael

The reclusive Mary Leunig, sister of cartoonist Michael Leunig, produces work that is unashamedly personal and political.

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Aussie Giggles childcare fraudster found guilty over $3 million rort

A woman whofraudulentlyclaimed more than $3 million in childcare benefits through her family day care centre is found guilty in the NSW District Court.

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Children's author writes book from perspective of autistic son

An Albury mother writes a children's picture book to raise awareness of autistic children.

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Book tells stories of Shepparton family violence survivors

A group of family violence survivors in Shepparton puts together a book of stories and poems about their experiences.

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One Plus One: Margaret Court

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Mother undergoing cancer treatment calls for regional access to breastmilk banks

A mother of two said it was difficult to access donated breastmilk to feed her newborn after giving birth a month premature so she could begin cancer treatment.

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Gateway to Australia: Families reconnect with migrant past at Bonegilla...

Families looking to get in touch with their migrant roots spending time at the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre at Wodonga, in northern Victoria, as the now-shuttered facility celebrates...

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Flood of tears for unlucky couple as torrential rain forces wedding cancellation

The table is set, the flowers and food are ready and so is the bride and groom-to-be, but an unlucky pair is forced to cancel their wedding because of the risk of flooding at their wedding venue in the...

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Wedding dresses of the century captured in photographs by Wal Richards

An amateur photographer who spent 50 years cycling around Maryborough in Victoria taking photos of strangers' weddings left behind an archive of thousands of photos showing the evolution of the wedding...

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Greyhound bus ban on unaccompanied passengers under 15 angers rural parents

Greyhound Australia will no longer accept unaccompanied passengers under 15, upsetting parents who rely on the coaches to get their children to school.

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Vet Steph Stubbe tackles plastics pollution with recycled pet products

A vet who has seen too much wildlife affected by plastic waste decided to be proactive about recycling and has launched her first collection of pet products.

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Drought-affected farmers 'choosing which child to remove from boarding...

Parents of children in drought-affected areas are having to decide which of their kids to remove from boarding schools due to not being able to afford school fees, the head of a national rural group says.

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Tresillian expands to regional and rural NSW bringing hope of sleep to new...

The expert services of Tresillian, with its infant sleep and settling support, expands to bring relief to regional and rural parents in NSW.

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Former deputy PM Tim Fischer's 'proudly autistic' son's growing independence

Tim Fischer was loved and respected across the political divide. Now as the former deputy prime minister and National Party leader battles life-threatening illness, he takes comfort from his autistic...

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Family moves 5,000km to chase children's Flying Fruit Fly Circus dream

Running away to the circus is only a dream for some children, but a trio of West Australian siblings were so determined to live a life under the big top that their parents couldn't say no.

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Mothers and daughters head to the hills to bridge cultural and generational...

A unique workshop is tackling a growing cultural and generational divide in migrant families.

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Josh Meredith's small business is helping change community attitudes about...

Josh Meredith lives with Down syndrome and is helping change community attitudes towards disability in the workplace.

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Personality disorders: Program takes fresh treatment approach, rolls out...

Borderline personality disorder can be a debilitating mental illness, but thanks to a new collaborative approach to treating personality disorders, help is more accessible to patients and families and...

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Former teacher Vincent Henry Reynolds jailed for abusing 38 students in...

A former primary school teacher who abused 38 of his students at several country Victorian schools is sentenced to 12 years in jail, but some of his victims say the sentence should be longer.

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Same-sex marriages to receive blessings in Wangaratta Anglican Diocese

A north-east Victorian Anglican diocese has voted to bless same-sex marriages, a move that may provoke a crisis in the church.

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Anglican blessing of same-sex marriage of two priests delayed by legal...

A significant move by the Anglican Church to bless the marriage of two gay priests at a ceremony in north-east Victoria this week has been postponed due to a legal challenge.

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Farmers, residents fight $30m sheep abattoir planned for Gillieston, northern...

A $30 million proposal for a sheep abattoir that would employ 150 full-time workers is opposed by a group of residents, who are concerned about potential health impacts and devaluation of their...

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Newcastle Anglican diocese hoses down talk of a split over same-sex marriage

Newcastle's Anglican Dean calls for unity and respect as the diocese prepares to vote on blessing same-sex marriages.

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Daisy the school dog improves student wellbeing and attendance in classroom

Daisy the school dog is the latest staff member at Melrose Primary School, helping students with her calming influence and improving attendance rates.

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Landmark class action over PFAS contamination in Australia announced by Erin...

Up to 40,000 people are suing the Federal Government over PFAS chemical contamination, arguing their property values have plummeted. It's the largest class action in Australian history and it's backed...

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