Bendigo Bank closure “frustrating” to Yarram locals
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Words by Jordan Ross– October 2025 Edition
At the end of September, the Bendigo Bank Yarram branch closed its doors permanently. An announcement, made in June, confirmed the “difficult decision” to close Yarram and nine other regional branches including Korrumburra.
Bendigo Bank argues that in an age of online banking, less people are visiting physical branches. A spokesperson claimed that only 26% of Yarram customers have visited the branch in the last year.
MP Mary Aldred has used time in the federal parliament to champion regional newspapers, saying that “in triumph and tragedy, there's someone who always turns up for regional Australia, and that's the local newspaper.”
“Across towns and regions throughout Australia, the local paper weaves the threads that hold communities together… local news keeps people connected not just to events but to one another,” she continued.
The family of four woke at 3am to smoke and flames and the unmistakable pitch of fire alarms. They all got out safely, including two pet dogs, but the home was a write-off. Had it not been for the local volunteer fire brigade arriving within seven or eight minutes, the fire would have spread to neighbouring homes in this quiet little Trafalgar court. Let’s take a moment to thank these incredible volunteers who risk their own lives for the benefit of our community.
Mayor leads repatriation journey to Mornington Island
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Words by Traf District News– October 2025 Edition
Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss has led a history-making journey to Far North Queensland to repatriate 37 precious cultural items from Baw Baw Shire back to the rightful custodians, the Lardil People of Mornington Island. On August 29, the Mayor embarked on his journey.
Upon arrival, he was met by Mornington Shire Council Mayor Mr Richard Sewter who hosted a morning tea at the local arts centre, where the official handover took place.
Seven years ago Moe South resident Nina Burke took a good look at Hazelwood and instead of seeing a huge tract of land where a power station had been and a massive hole in the ground, Nina imagined it differently.
Nina allowed herself to dream of what it could become and saw the possibility to turn this massive asset into a thriving economic hub, creating much needed jobs and income for the Valley.
Nina shared her dream with others and founded a community group titled Great Latrobe Park, and for the past seven years they have been working to enrol local and state government and the mine owners in the vision.
Pet owners may face the difficult decision to rehome their beloved pet. Changes in personal circumstances may force the pet owner to consider new home alternatives.
So this prompts an important question, do animals have rights?
Your family’s veterinarians for all of life’s ups and downs. Trafalgar Veterinary Centre has been locally owned and operated since it was first established in 1949.
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