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The Rowley family's Three Chain Rd Christmas light display has become a something of an institution for Maffra's Christmas lovers.

Another Aussie blast from the past is coming to The Bundy Hall this Friday, December 10, with the Bob Starkie Skyhooks Show taking to the stage.In 1998 the guitarist from the engine room of the legendary band Skyhooks was inducted into the Aria Hall Of Fame, recognising the significant contribution he and his fellow Skyhooks band members have made to Australian live music.Moving to South America, Bob Starkie he picked up a Chuck Berry record in Brazil and rediscovered what he thought he had covered in Skyhooks – how to play solid 1950s and 60s guitar.With reinvented Chuck Berry-esque guitar stylings, he is now re-emerging as a guitarist.Bob Starkie will be playing what he knows best at Bundy -’roots 1950s and 60′s and hits from Skyhooks.The barbecue will fire up at 6pm, with doors opening 7pm.The Bob Starkie Skyhooks Show (a two and a half hour show), will begin 8pm.Take your own drinks.All tickets are $45, available from www.trybooking.com

With only 19 sleeps until Christmas, Maffra’s Johnson St has come alive, as local residents hope to avoid the Christmas Eve rush for pressies. With...

St John’s Church, Maffra, will hold its annual Christmas fair this Saturday, December 4, at St John’s Anglican Church, in Church St, from 9am. There...

Can you identify any of these workers from Leslies department store in 1935?The photograph was supplied to Sale Historical Society by Shirley Bushell, niece...

Maffra Men’s Shed members have busy been making Christmas trees, which are now available for sale. People may spot the trees around the Maffra main...

Share the Dignity is calling on local residents to support women and girls in need this Christmas through its annual #ItsInTheBag Christmas appeal, encouraging...

LOCAL organisations across Wellington Shire are seeking support from the community to spread Christmas cheer this year. Uniting, Lions clubs across Wellington Shire, St Vincent...

Inspired by the Young Archies, the children at the Longford Preschool (Uniting) hosted their own art show last week, which they named the Young...

A PROJECT to restore land at Stratford once used for cattle grazing to a nature reserve is now ready for the public to enjoy,...

Residents travelling along the Princes Highway towards Stratford are now being treated to a mural from local artist Jeremy Kasper. The mural was commissioned by...

Stefan Bradley Those looking for a canine companion often think of scouring the online pages of animal shelters to find a furry friend. But there is...