Around the traps

By Gus Underwood

Apr 7, 2025

'Visit Murray River' got the most of many with their April Fools' Day post. Photo: Supplied.

All in good fun

Local long-serving school bus driver Mick Ryan was transporting students to school in Kyabram last week when he pulled the bus off the road on the outskirts of town.

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Then he announced to the curious students there were some mechanical problems with the bus, but a replacement was on its way.

He then asked the students to gather around and he announced whether or not they were aware to what day it was?

Try April Fools’ Day.

So it was then back on the (same) bus for the students and off to school.

While on April Fools’ Day shenanigans a ‘doctored’ giant Murray Cod catch placed on Facebook hooked more than the odd reader.

And if you look at this photo you will see why.

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BMD Construction Pty Ltd has won a $21 million contract to construct stage one of the GV Link.

GV Link is a strategic enterprise park south of Mooroopna, expected to attract major commercial investment and generate long-term employment.

Works will include a four-lot subdivision, essential service connections, and a roundabout upgrade at Toolamba and Simson Rds.
The project is jointly funded by $9.6 million from the Federal Government and $14.4 million from Greater Shepparton City Council, supporting jobs and economic growth.

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District councils have new chief executives.

Strathbogie Council has named Rachell Quattrocchi as its new boss, coming from Manningham Council in Melbourne’s east where she held the director of city services portfolio.

Benalla Rural City Council has also named its new CEO with Peter Keane, an experienced senior executive appointed for four years from 50 applicants for the position.

Up at Denilquin Nathan Holahan has been appointed the new corporate director for the Edward River Council, starting his new job in July.

He joins the council from Murray Irrigation where he has been secretary and general manager for the past five years.

These appointments follow Murray River Council recently announcing Echuca-Moama local Stacy Williams as its new CEO.

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Restoration of the Old Goulburn River Bridge at Seymouir has been scrapped by Mitchell Council and a lot of people aren’t impressed.

The bridge, which dates back to 1862 is five minutes from the heart of Seymour and a lot of people believe it should be restored for its historical significance to the town and traffic flow over the years between Melbourne and Sydney.

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Deniliquin has received an additional 15 paramedics to join its ambulance station, boosting its paramedic numbers to 25 to service the area.

And a move for Connected Universities Centres at Deni and Finley is still very much alive.

Alternate funding is now being sought to finance the project.

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