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News Gambling reform aims to protect the vulnerable IT'S COSTING YOU: The Gambling Reform Bill introduces new measures to protect vulnerable people, including problem gamblers. IMAGE: La Neve/AdobeStock New restrictions to protect customers and strengthen National Self Exclusion Register. August 31, 2026 • 01:00 Subscription required to continue reading this article Subscribe

News Spring firewood collection opens 1 September FIRE FUEL: Some firewood collection areas will have changed following the large Walwa River Road fire earlier this year, so it's important to check the maps. Maps for this spring season’s designated collection areas online from start of spring. August 31, 2026 • 01:00 Subscription required to continue reading this article Subscribe

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CLEARANCE: Levi Young evades the grasping hand of Marcus de Leur and streams from the middle in Bright's semi-final win over Whorouly. PHOTO: Marc Bongers August 30, 2026 • 07:02 Updated, August 30, 2026 • 07:03

DENIED: The Rovers defenders, led by Jace McQuade (#27), rise up to punch the ball away from Myrteford's Ryley Sharp in the Rovers' emphatic 73-point qualifying final win. PHOTO: Marc Bongers August 30, 2026 • 03:42 Updated, August 30, 2026 • 03:42

This content is part of a paid partnership with Google to promote Google Trends. The old, trusty steering wheel lock has come back into fashion following a spike in vehicle thefts across the nation. Since 2025, following the heightened use of technology that bypasses start mechanisms in vehicles, consumers have become super savvy in protecting their pride and joy.

Wangaratta Chronicle, Friday, August 28, 2026