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The move to extend the Tatura War Memorial area and honour Victoria Cross hero Robert Mactier with the erection of a statue in the Hogan St gardens named in his honour, continues.

After coming off a surprise defeat to Benalla, the Tatura Bulldogs made the trek to Seymour in a grand final rematch from last year.

Nurses and staff from Tatura Hospital and Moyola celebrated International Nurses Day yesterday with a special barbecue.

Tatura’s popular Rotary Art Show is set to return this year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend from Friday, June 7, to Monday, June 10.

Greater Shepparton has been snubbed by the latest Victorian Budget, despite the state’s clear strategy about what is required for the development of the region, according to Greater Shepparton Mayor Jenny Houlihan.

When a foreign visitor walked through the doors of the newly-opened Tatura Museum, Lurline Knee had no idea she had just stumbled across a new passion.

Work is progressing on a new shed that will allow Tatura men to engage in a wide range of social activities. The workshop’s walls were recently erected and last week the facility was fitted with insulation. Concrete will be poured this week.

For nurse Claire Greenwood, there is no such thing as a difficult patient. ‘‘Nobody’s difficult — not when they’re in that situation,’’ Mrs Greenwood said.

The flickering flashlights and quiet chatter were giveaways that the main street of Murchison was about to become busy on the morning of Anzac Day.

Tatura youngsters are being urged to consider whether they’ve got what it takes to race BMX, following the success of a pair of local riders.