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Will Dhurringile’s next chapter be its brightest yet? THE historic Dhurringile Estate could soon enter a “fifth life,” thanks to ongoing advocacy by Destination Goulburn Valley (DGV). The volunteer-run organisation is working to secure the former Dhurringile Prison site’s future as a community, cultural, and economic hub, ensuring local voices have a say in the site’s future. DGV Chair Eugenie Stragalinos said the organisation has been meeting with Victorian Government departments, investors, historical societies, and local representatives to explore sustainable Continued Page 22 models for the site.
KIDSTOWN SAVED... After the community outpour to save KidsTown, GSCC has allocated $650,000 for the 2025/26 financial year. KidsTown has been a place of family fun, loved by many in the community and people visiting the region. Pictured, Lexi and Wyatt Cordy outside playing in the sandpit at Kidstown, something thousands of children have done, and hopefully will continue to do for generations to come. Photo: Aaron Cordy
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By Aaron Cordy BELOVED playground KidsTown is here to stay as community support rallies council into action and commit much-needed funds in the 2025/26 financial year to undertake necessary rehabilitation works. When word leaked out that KidsTown might be abandoned, locals from all walks of life
were outraged that a place filled with so many core memories and wonderful experiences could be so easily walked away from GSCC. “Our communit y has spoken, this is a fantastic outcome for our region, with community consultations still to take place, this financial commitment ensures that KidsTown is able to be enjoyed by future
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generations to come,” said Mooroopna Community Plan Steering Group chairperson, Rowan Farren. “Community pressure has worked, when the community sets a standard of expected behaviour and their representatives come to the table to reflect that standard, real change is Continued Page 12 achieved.”
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