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The Pyrenees Advocate is a weekly newspaper covering news, sport and local events within Pyrenees Shire (Victoria)
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07/12/2023
In the paper today, you'll find some amazing articles with local news, events & business.
One of the many you will find is our very own, Beaufort Christmas Gift Shop & Cafe. As many locals know, this is a delightful place to visit, especially during the holiday season. Supporting local businesses like this one is indeed a great way to contribute to the community. It's wonderful to hear that they offer a variety of items for decorating homes, trees, and gardens, making it a one-stop-shop for festive needs.
The idea of browsing around, enjoying a coffee, and engaging with friendly staff like Jessica, adds a personal touch to the shopping experience.
27/11/2023
🎄✨ Make your business shine this Christmas!
🎁 Advertise with us and let customers discover the magic you offer.
🛍️ Our festive offer starts now and will let your brand sparkle and stand out!
🌈🔍 Ask me how! Email: advertising@theadvocate,net.au
🎅🏽📢
23/11/2023
Grab your copy of The Pyrenees Advocate tomorrow and check out our full coverage of the Beaufort Show & more…
17/11/2023
Outstanding!
Beaufort and Skipton Health Service won gold last night in the National Training Awards ‘small employer’ category in Hobart.
An outstanding effort for a small, rural health service.
16/11/2023
In tomorrow’s Pyrenees Advocate check out our coverage of
• Remembrance day in the Pyrenees.
• Avoca Men’s Shed returns
• Waterloo Boot Sale.
• Hot-rods at Lexton
• Beaufort Bowls Photos
& more…
12/11/2023
Get Noticed More! 🍲🍻🥰
"Eat, Drink, Enjoy" is a fantastic segment in our paper, highlighting the culinary delights and beverage experiences across the beautiful Pyrenees region. It serves as a wonderful guide, showcasing the diverse and delightful food and drink venues nestled within our area.
To find out how you can be featured in this segment, contact Rochelle at [email protected]
09/11/2023
In tomorrow’s Pyrenees Advocate check out our coverage of
• Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally.
• Prepare for fire season
• Moonambel Redbank premiership reunion.
• Beaufort Little Athletics
& more…
08/11/2023
🌾🚜 Celebrating the Beaufort Agricultural Show! 🐄🥕
A Day of Spectacular Achievements!
Join us in commemorating the success of the Beaufort Agricultural Show! 🎉🌟
From showcasing the finest livestock to incredible floral displays, it will be a day filled with impressive talent and community spirit.
To find out how you can be part of our post event celebration, contact Rochelle at [email protected]
02/11/2023
In tomorrow’s Pyrenees Advocate check out our coverage of
• Halloween in the Pyrenees.
• Irises in bloom
• Avoca’s new bank location
& more…
21/10/2023
Did the earth move for you?
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred at Colac at 2:11am this morning followed by an aftershock with magnitude 3.6 at Apollo Bay at 5:44am.
Some Pyrenees residents say they felt it but others slept soundly through the night.
Did you feel it?
Be sure to include your locality in comments.
14/10/2023
Pyrenees Shire has overwhelmingly rejected The Voice.
Figures from yesterday's referendum show that every polling place in and near the Pyrenees Shire voted NO in the referendum.
Polling Place YES NO
Avoca 180 560
Landsborough 41 147
Moonambel 47 104
Beaufort 284 798
Elmhurst 36 84
Lexton 59 124
Skipton 107 258
Snake Valley 166 336
Waubra 36 107
Talbot 87 200
Bealiba 27 103
16/09/2023
Avoca are the A grade netball premiers with a stunning win at Princess Park.
Avoca 51
Carisbrook 39
16/09/2023
Avoca has won the C Grade netball cup.
Avoca 29 Trentham 21.
17/07/2023
A grain trailer has rolled over on the Sunraysia Highway between Avoca and the Moonambel turnoff. No injuries but the highway is expected to be closed in both directions for a few hours. Take an alternate route if travelling in the area.
29/06/2023
Beaufort Bluelight Motorbikes held their monthly ride day last Sunday, grab your local community newspaper The Pyrenees Advocate for coverage on the day. Out in newsagents and shops tomorrow.
23/06/2023
It is not to late to grab your copy of this week's Pyrenees Advocate where we celebrated Moonambel's Iris Farnsworth's 100th birthday. Iris with her children and Iris meeting her youngest grandchild 6 month old Summer.
15/06/2023
Our first lady of football
Read about Mary “Molly” Mackay (Broadbent) and her amazing involvement with the Beaufort Football Club in this week’s Pyrenees Advocate (out tomorrow). The Raglan Women's Football Team below that Molly played with.
12/06/2023
Business of the week:
Hains Windscreens
Read all about Hains Windscreens in last week’s Pyrenees Advocate still available in most outlets.
08/06/2023
Sport:
Central Highlands League and Maryborough Castlemaine District League photos and write-ups in tomorrow’s Pyrenees Advocate.
06/06/2023
Business of the week:
Jo’s Bistro
Read all about Jo’s Bistro in last week’s Advocate, still available in outlets.
01/06/2023
Sport:
Big day for Beaufort supporters
Read all about Beaufort Football Netball Club’s big day in tomorrow’s Advocate
Get down to the ground Saturday to show your support.
24/05/2023
The autumn trees of the Pyrenees are simply stunning. Have you taken any pics where you live? Post them here with a location and we'll try to include them in Friday's print edition of the Pyrenees Advocate.
18/05/2023
Grab your copy of The Pyrenees Advocate today to see a full round-up of Football and Netball results and photos from last weeks games.
18/05/2023
F Troop Marnoo Reserves Football team 1971 to 1973.
In 1970, after consideration of the Marnoo Club’s position within the declining South Wimmera Football League, a decision was made by MFC President Ray Cheyne and supporters to apply to play football with the Lexton Football League. This thriving League existed to the east of Marnoo, with 8 teams including Avoca, Navarre, Lexton Moonambell, Landsborough Amphitheatre and Natte Bealiba, with Waubra at 124 kms away being the most distant to travel.
It was a new and exciting journey for the Marnoo Tigers however as Lexton already held the tiger colours, Marnoo changed to Carlton and became the “New Blues”.
Each club had 3 football teams and 4 netball teams. There was no trouble for Marnoo reaching out to the community “Bluebells” as the new netball teams emerged, but a Reserves football team was a difficult matter. Eventually, several old timers nearing 40 years of age agreed to mentor a few teenagers, and the motley crew soon became known far and wide as “F troop”.
The problem for the aspiring selection committee was that “F troop” became too popular and everyone wanted a to be a part of the story, from bank tellers to railway men, from school kids to farmers with wobbly knees.
By 1972, F troop was a well-oiled unit on the field and played in the Reserves grand final losing out to Navarre. That year one of their heroes namely Graeme Mclennan won the Lexton League Best and fairest. This was a great achievement for a little fella but no surprise for those who saw him toughing it out in the South Wimmera and participating in Marnoo senior’s premiership years of 1966 and 1967.
Such was the F troop following in the district they breezed through 1973 and 1974 winning consecutive premierships and those who were part of the F troop legend are still proud of what they brought home to Marnoo 50 plus years later.
To this end, a F troop Reunion is scheduled at the Marnoo Hub on Saturday 20/5/23 for a midday lunch. None of the 50 or so participants located so far has declined an invitation to attend and none of the group have forgotten Marnoo’s roaring days of community spirit in the 1970’s.
11/05/2023
On Sunday we celebrate Mother's Day.
This week The Pyrenees Advocate visited Avoca, Beaufort and Waubra Pre Schools and asked some of the children what they love about their mum.
Grab a copy of The Pyrenees Advocate tomorrow to see their responses.
24/04/2023
Lest We Forget
Dawn Service in Avoca this morning.
02/04/2023
PYRENEES commuters travelling by train to Melbourne will experience a massive cost saving from this weekend, with fares on the V/Line network being slashed by 85%
The Victorian Government is honouring an election promise to bring regional transport fares in line with what Melbourne commuters pay.
The Labor Government is capping the cost of a daily ticket on the entire regional Victorian network at the same price as a metro daily fare, ensuring families living in rural and regional Victoria can visit family and friends and access vital health and education services in other regional cities and in Melbourne.
Current metro fares mean regional trips will initially be capped at $9.20 for a full fare or $4.60 for a concession – and at $6.70 and $3.35 for concession on a weekend or public holidays.
Previously, an adult return fare from Beaufort was $48.00 or $24.00 for concession card holders.
The new fares represent an 81% saving for Beaufort and district residents travelling by train to Melbourne.
Ripon MP Martha Haylett said the cheaper fares will make it easier for country people to get around.
“The fare cap will encourage more Victorians to connect with family and friends by reducing the cost of travel between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne.”
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In the paper today, you'll find some amazing articles with local news, events & business. One of the many you will find is our very own, Beaufort Christmas Gift Shop & Cafe. As many locals know, this is a delightful place to visit, especially during the holiday season. Supporting local businesses like this one is indeed a great way to contribute to the community. It's wonderful to hear that they offer a variety of items for decorating homes, trees, and gardens, making it a one-stop-shop for festive needs. The idea of browsing around, enjoying a coffee, and engaging with friendly staff like Jessica, adds a personal touch to the shopping experience.
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The Wimmera River at Crowlands. Some readers would remember this is a new bridge built after the 2011 floods which saw the old bridge wash away.
King Street, Beaufort just over the bridge is flooded as is the entrance to Back Raglan Road.
One of the Shire’s best kept secrets, just a short drive from Avoca. Stunning.
The “Super Load” has just gone through Beaufort. Here’s a video we took just in case you missed it.
Did someone say books? 📚 It's a book lovers dream at the Beeripmo Centre in Beaufort this weekend!
Plenty of action in Avoca this afternoon A vehicle travelling through Avoca stopped due to a gas leak, Avoca Fire Brigade attended and called the Sebastopol LPG Unit. After arriving they hooked up a hose to the tank and transferred the gas to a burner to burn all the gas without causing any damage Great job by all involved Sorry not the Olympic Torch for any one driving past
Absolutely heart-warming ❤ Despite being stuck in isolation, young Ashlyn had a birthday she will never forget when a group of motorcyclists stopped by to wish her a happy birthday.
