A DELUGE of rain has seen minor flooding through Euroa late last week after a low pressure trough passed through parts of the north east last week.

THE towns of Longwood and Locksley have claimed a win, after the community was advised that only one superload carrying concrete for the West Gate Tunnel Project from Benalla will now be driven through the town in May next year.

KIDS need to be kids. That’s the message Gazette readers have given in response to a resident’s concerns over a makeshift bike track near the Apex Walking Track on the Seven Creeks Reserve which was featured in this paper last week.

THE Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) have also got on board in preparing residents for potential flooding this spring via a new online portal.

Just days after calls from Deputy Leader of The Nationals Steph Ryan (MLA, Euroa) highlighted that the state government had failed to outline when the kangaroo harvesting program would recommence in North East Victoria, it was announced by the State Government that kangaroo harvesting would recommence.

LONGWOOD and Locksley residents have vented their frustrated over a decision made last week to have giant superloads holding concrete pieces trucked through their towns at a slow pace.

GREEN bin contamination rates for the Strathbogie region have dropped to their lowest ever level, falling below one per cent.

THE Strathbogie-Euroa Angling club is one of the oldest clubs in Euroa which was first formed in 1886, but are looking to continue the tradition and calling for more members to join.

RECENTLY recorded observations at Creighton Hills just outside Euroa is showing the steady growth of one of Australia’s most endangered species of parrot. Dr James Fitzsimons, who is the owner of the 129 hectare woodland at Creighton Hills...

A PUSH by local conservation groups has begun to preserve 51 trees planned for removal at the Elloura Estate in Nagambie.

STAGE two restrictions which have been in place in Violet Town and Euroa for over a year have now been lifted by Goulburn Valley Water (GVW).

THOSE who may have been out for a jog or walk recently would have seen a multitude of mushrooms popping up - especially through the Strathbogie Ranges.

AN AREA of land near Euroa containing rock art of huge cultural significance for Taungurung people has been transferred to ownership of the Taungerung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC).

EUROA residents did their bit on Saturday to help increase shade and amenity in the town’s Kennedy Street.

A LARGE deluge arrived through the Strathbogie region this past week with large rainfalls for over 100mm in some regions through the north east - with the Strathbogies having the largest rainfall in a 24 hour period since December 2017.