Kyabram research station recorded 22.6mm in intermittent falls, some very heavy in this period, and there were reports of heavier falls in some areas.
It is the most rain for nearly four months when 28.2mm was registered on November 28 last year.
The latest fall takes Kyabram’s total for 2025 to 45mm.
Sounds remains a mystery
The mystery of those explosions which have shattered the peace in Kyabram in the past two weeks is still a mystery.
The guessing game was re-ignited on Tuesday this week, about 3am.
In the latest episode, there was rapid seven or eight explosions shattering the quietness of the night with the Kyabram recreation reserve area a hot favourite for where the noise was coming from.
Clock ticks again
Nagambie’s town clock is ticking again.
It’s been on the blink for a year but recently a new RSL recruit Tony Cincotta came to the rescue.
A clockmaker from the time he was 17, Tony and other Nagambie RSL members Bob Doherty and Davo Wells repaired the historic monument in the town’s main centre.
The clock was a community effort and stands as a tribute to Nagambie and district residents who served or lost their lives in World War II.
Community members raised the money after the war to build the monument.
Struggling for funds
Is the Seymour Railway Heritage Cente running out of steam?
After 40 years, the heritage centre is looking for volunteers to ensue its immediate future.
Seymour is huge on preserving heritage trains and has even named its main drag, Station St, after its railway heritage.
One of its prize possessions is the steam locomotive J515, which was of the earliest restoration projects carried out by the Seymour Locomotive Steam Preservation Group as it was initially known.
With its inability to attract grants, the centre is struggling for funds and manpower to keep its historic fleet in working order.
To find out more or offer your support, head to https://srhc.org.au/
Tough collecting
Designated firewood collecting areas are few and far between according to state Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland.
From March 1 until June, Victorians can collect free firewood for personal use from designated forests.
Ms Cleeland is concerned about a repeat from last year when areas where firewood could be sourced did not have enough to meet the demand.
She is worried it will be the same situation this year as available areas for firewood collection decrease each year.
Intersection works
Work on the notorious intersection on Muray Valley Hwy near Strathmerton is scheduled to start in June, weather permitting.
Five people lost their lives in a collision at the intersection in 2023 and Victorian Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Hore has confirmed plans for revamp the intersection are almost complete after pressure from people, including state Member for Northern Victoria Rikki-Lee Tyrell.
Nurses reunion
Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association will host a final reunion on Saturday, Apil 26, at the Bendigo Stadium after 75 years.
Graduates from Tongala, Rochester, Emore, Cohuna, Swan Hill and surrounding hospitals between 1950 and 1989 are urged to attend to make it a memorable send-off.
The school was the first of its kind in rural Australia.
Any inquiries can be made by phoning 0408 544 382 or 0427 567 511.
Square dinkum
G’day
I arrived early at the restaurant and the manager asked, ‘’Do you mind waiting a bit?’’
I said, ‘‘No.’’
He said, ‘‘Great ... take these drinks to table nine.’’
Hooroo!!!
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