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Leah Anderson-Byrne

Leah Anderson-Byrne is a passionate and experienced journalist who has been with North East Media since 2018, covering all sections of news with a particular interest in women's advocacy and issues, human interest features, music and the arts. She is currently working remotely from Geelong while completing a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism).

Events

Vietnam veterans venerated

Vietnam Veteran’s Day is this Sunday in Bright

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16 Aug 2024

Business

Winemakers uncork end to tariffs

Wineries gear up to re-enter Chinese market

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12 Apr 2024

Rural

Producers welcome biosecurity levy changes, but more needed

Cattle producers welcome biosecurity levy changes, but more needed

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23 Feb 2024

Emergency Services

Myrtleford man charged after lighting fire, assaulting police

A man as been charged with a number of offences after lighting a backyard fire

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26 Jan 2024

Tourism

Higher spend, lower visitation for Indigo Shire

Indigo Shire towns reflect on their 2023 festive season

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12 Jan 2024

Events

Pride Hub opening in Wangaratta

WANGARATTA is now host to the only Pride Hub operating in regional Victoria and it will officially open this week with all welcome to celebrate the event. LINE (LGBTQIA+ In the North East) Wangaratta Inc. announced the opening of the new regional...

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10 Feb 2023

Events

Music legends at Hotel Nicholas

AUSTRALIAN music legends will be taking to the stage at the Nicholas Hotel in Beechworth next week, celebrating the life and times of Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot. The Lightfeet Band, comprising Keith Potger from The Seekers, Fred Pilcher and...

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26 Aug 2022

Education

Leadership opportunities for local young people

YOUNG people in the fire affected communities are eligible for several leadership programs, thanks to federal funding for local business The Mandela Project. In the recent announcement by the Federal Government for their Black Summer Bushfire...

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25 Mar 2022

People and Lifestyle

A bright future for local singer

BEECHWORTH teen Asha Bright is no stranger to performing, but the recent Wangaratta leg of the All Ages Tour was something special. The Byron Bay–born musician moved to Beechworth with her family when she was 10, has been writing music since the...

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18 Feb 2022

Health

Project complete after $372k funding boost

BEECHWORTH Health Service has received more than $372,000 to upgrade facilities this month through a State Government initiative. Disability, Ageing and Carers minister Luke Donnellan on Friday announced Beechworth Health Services was among 21...

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08 Oct 2021