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  Albury Council signs up general manager Frank Zaknich for another three yearsByDAVID JOHNSTONNov. 24, 2015, 10:54 a.m.Albury Council poised to still play a role in local government reformSTAYING ON: Albury Council general manager Frank Zaknich has had contract extended to March 2020.ALBURY Council has extended the tenure of its general manager Frank Zaknich at a time when other council chiefs are facing uncertain futures in their roles.Albury has been given the tick of approval to remain a stand..

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• Albury aquatics options delayed | The Border Mail

  

  Albury Council aquatics strategy release on hold until February 1ByDAVID JOHNSTONNov. 24, 2015, 2:40 p.m.Albury Council and aquatics facilities committee given secret briefing on optionsHOLD UP: Albury Council's aquatics strategy release has been pushed back to February 1.THE much-anticipated public release of the Albury aquatics strategy has been put on hold until early next year.Albury Council and its aquatics facilities advisory committee chaired by Cr Alice Glachan were this week given secre..

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• Syrian refugee coordinator Peter Shergold downplays terrorism risk

  

  Syrian refugee coordinator Peter Shergold downplays terrorism riskUpdatedNovember 24, 2015 14:07:06 The man coordinating the resettlement of Syrian refugees in New South Wales has played down the security risks they may pose, saying background checks will be exhaustive.Between 4,000 and 7,000 Syrian refugees fromAustralia's 12,000 intakeare expected to be resettled in NSW, the Coordinator General for Refugee Resettlement Dr Peter Shergold said.Dr Shergold said he understood community concern..

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• The Peacock turns 40 with its loyal customers

  

  Mathew Chan's Peacock Gardens restaurant turns 40 this year with Mathew still firmly in the driving seatjoined by staff who have been there 30 plus years. Mathew with three generations of the Sinclair family, a signature dish, Sang Choy Bow, and one of the special bottles of wines made for the restaurant. Photographer: Adam Yip.MATHEW Chanwas 29 with a young family when his Crows Nest restaurant, Peacock Gardens, opened for business. Now Chan is now getting used to feeding three generations of d..

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• Jason Akermanis misses coaching role at Essendon; will remain...

  

  Akermanis will stay on as coach of North Albury in the Ovens and Muray League. The triple-premiership Brisbane Lion was interviewed by the Bombers last ...

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• Instagram: @Macleay Valley Coast

  

  Albury Wodonga Health has been ordered to pay $410,000 in developer contributions owing on the regional cancer centre. ▻ PORT FAIRY, VIC: An ambulance ...

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• Everest challenge

  

  Triathlete Jesse Featonby to take on Everest for MovemberByTahlia McPhersonNov. 24, 2015, 11:30 a.m.Growing a mo can be a challenge for an Albury athlete who has instead set himself a mammoth cycling goal to raise moneyAIMING HIGH: Jesse Featonby will attempt a 12-hour Everest challenge in a bid to inspire others to exercise and hopefully raise $10,000 for Movember. Picture: ELENOR TEDENBORGAn Albury triathlete admits he grows a “terrible” mo, so instead he will take to his bike for Movember.Jes..

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• 2015 NP300 Nissan Navara Dual Cab Chassis ute review | first drive

  

  Six months after launching its much-anticipatedcoil-sprung versions of the new NP300 Navara, Nissan has bolstered the range with leaf-sprung single-, king- and dual-cab chassis versions of its latest light commercial workhorse.We were among the first to get behind the wheel of the new dual-cab models in Albury, on a drive program that included road, dirt and a 4WD track.Managing director and CEO of Nissan Australia Richard Emery said "just over 5000" of the NP300 dual-cab utes had been sold sinc..

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• Police allege Joshua William Barnes was armed with a club that had...

  

  NSW: A man charged after brawl at a high school is likely to miss the birth of his child.POLICE RESPONSE: Police at Mount Austin High School on Friday afternoon.A WAGGA man is set to miss the birth of his second child after being refused bail on charges laid after a fracas at Mount Austin High School last Friday.Joshua William Barnes, 31, of Ashmont, faced Wagga Local Court on Monday charged with four offences – affray, intimidation, being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence (assau..

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• Post for alleged vandal

  

  Warrant issued in court in January last yearA BORDER man accused of intimidation and malicious damage is being sought by Albury police.A warrant was issued for Michael Young, 36, by Albury Local Court in January 2014 and police are continuing to hunt for him.Wanted: Michael Young is being sought by Albury police.He is described as Caucasian, approximately 180-185cm tall, with a medium build, brown eyes and short, often shaved, light brown hair.Anyone with information about him should phone Albur..

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