However, the Mathoura Easter Fair and its many attractions will be back on schedule, thanks to an enthusiastic group of locals keen to ensure it continued.
It includes Lucy Di as public officer, Pam Fitzpatrick as president, Jackie Blaswick as secretary and Keisha Egan as treasurer.
They will be supported by an enthusiastic group, which has stepped up to ensure the popular event was not lost to the community.
They extend their thanks the former committee for the role it has played over the last few years.
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Today is a big day for all of us as we celebrate the nation’s birthday.
Australia Day celebrations are a major event for young and old in Mathoura, starting with a free breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausages and other hearty treats.
Breakfast will be served from 8am with tea, coffee and cold drinks also available
Special guests will include regular, award winning Echuca-Murray Town Crier Judy Campbell, Australia Day ambassador Dr Cindy Pan and Murray River Mayor Frank Crawley.
The official part of the program will get underway at 9am and will involve allegiance to our country, raising of our national flag and presentation of Australia Day Awards to two young local people.
The event will wrap up with the cutting of the Australia Day Cake and the distribution of delicious cupcakes.
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Oh what a night it was at Bunnaloo on Saturday night!
John Dargan’s idea of a get together for a dance and a bit of music was a great success.
A huge crowd attended the event in the Bunnaloo Hall and danced their hearts out to the music of Michael Hogan and the Rockers.
Photographs from the event showed a crowd of happy people who were begging for more.
The ball is back in your court, John.
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All good things must come to an end with school holidays wrapping up soon.
However, the holidays went off with a bang, courtesy of a great Big Bash Pool Party at the Mathoura pool on Sunday.
It included the inflatable, ensuring their holidays ended with a bang and loads of fun.
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If you’re into tennis, then I have news for you!
Mathoura Tennis Club will be hitting off with its 2024 social season on Wednesday, February 7.
Starting time is 6.30pm, and people of all skills are welcome to join in.
Membership for the 2023/2024 season is $20 for adults and $10 high school students.
