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5 July 2025
Yarrawonga man seriously injured in firework misfire

YARRAWONGA Football Netball Club has been left reeling after premiership player Jess Koopman was severely injured by a firework during celebrations earlier this week.

The 27-year-old was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital on Tuesday night, having suffered severe facial injuries after attempting to ignite a commercial grade manufactured firework around 11pm.

Police believe a group of people had been ce...

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