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The Kyabram Free Press was established by Charles Bollinger in 1892 to compete with the Union and the Guardian. In 1892, the Free Press was purchased by Charles and Walter Wilson, and in August 1900 they launched the Tatura Free Press by simply changing the masthead for the paper’s Tatura circulation. E J Morgan owned the Free Press from 1912 until his death in 1936, when his son, J E Morgan assum

ed the management. In the intervening years, ownership of the two Guardians, still printed in Tatura, passed to Edward Hanley and later to H S Davy. In 1938, Percy John Clements, a former proprietor of the Finley Mail (1926 – 1937), bought the two Guardians and merged them with the respective Free Press papers. From January 1939, Kyabram had its Free Press and Tatura the Guardian Press, each published weekly. R L (Bob) Evans and his sister Mollie (Murton) purchased the papers in 1946, and they were sold to Kyabram Newspapers Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the McPherson Group, in 1966. From 1966, the Free Press was issued bi-weekly and the Tatura Guardian weekly. Over recent years, the Guardian had been similar to the Tuesday issue of the Free Press but with a change of masthead and several pages. In 2009, the Free Press became a weekly publication. It is now issued on Wednesday. The Guardian became a standalone paper and is available online at taturaguardian.com.au.

While the Bombers' clinched victory this year, ten years ago, it was a very different story. Check out this week's Free ...
10/10/2025

While the Bombers' clinched victory this year, ten years ago, it was a very different story.

Check out this week's Free Press flashbacks.

What was making headlines 10, 20 and 40 years ago?

Following its approval in June, Venn Energy hosted community drop-in sessions for its Cooba Solar Project, though some l...
10/10/2025

Following its approval in June, Venn Energy hosted community drop-in sessions for its Cooba Solar Project, though some locals feel it is too little, too late.

Venn Energy, the company behind the Colbinabbin solar farm, held two drop-in sessions for locals to ask questions, receive updates and suggest benefit fund ideas.

Ava Pell dominated the 17-and-under count with 60 votes, while Isla Carver clinched the A-grade best-and-fairest.
10/10/2025

Ava Pell dominated the 17-and-under count with 60 votes, while Isla Carver clinched the A-grade best-and-fairest.

It was an exciting vote count at Kyabram Club.

After a 2025 of rebuilding culture and personnel at Merrigum Football Club, president Cameron Scorey and the committee h...
10/10/2025

After a 2025 of rebuilding culture and personnel at Merrigum Football Club, president Cameron Scorey and the committee have injected fresh blood to helm the senior side in 2026.

A fresh energy and positive club culture are the goals for the Bulldogs’ comeback year

With a focused grant and a clever strategy, Rushworth Field & Game Club is literally elevating the local conservation la...
10/10/2025

With a focused grant and a clever strategy, Rushworth Field & Game Club is literally elevating the local conservation landscape.

A local conservation group has received funding to enhance wildlife breeding habitats in the Rushworth area.

Police investigations continue about the circumstances of a car crash just outside Kyabram yesterday morning.
10/10/2025

Police investigations continue about the circumstances of a car crash just outside Kyabram yesterday morning.

Police are investigating circumstances of the crash.

Chaplaincy was hard at work at Kyabram P-12 College last semester, delivering free meals and organising a special high ...
09/10/2025

Chaplaincy was hard at work at Kyabram P-12 College last semester, delivering free meals and organising a special high tea for senior students.

Kyabram P-12 College chaplain Liz Spicer reflects on wide-reaching pastoral impact.

Kyabram’s young star bowler Olivia Cartwright has done something most bowlers can only dream of at the age of 21.
09/10/2025

Kyabram’s young star bowler Olivia Cartwright has done something most bowlers can only dream of at the age of 21.

The young Kyabramite has pulled on the green and gold

The 98th Kyabram Agricultural show celebrating agriculture, community spirit and family fun – features of this years sho...
09/10/2025

The 98th Kyabram Agricultural show celebrating agriculture, community spirit and family fun – features of this years show include animal nursery, Dinosaur show, Fashions on the field, Arts & Crafts, Dogs, Horses, cattle and goats plus sideshows and more.
Saturday 18th October

Admission - Adults $15, Concession $10, Secondary student $10, Primary Student FREE

www.kyabramshow.com.au

As the mercury begins to rise, so does the threat of grass fires. Forest Fire Management Victoria is getting ahead of th...
09/10/2025

As the mercury begins to rise, so does the threat of grass fires.

Forest Fire Management Victoria is getting ahead of the heat in its own way.

Are you prepared for the summer months?

Organisations across Campaspe Shire are working together for Mental Health Month this October.
08/10/2025

Organisations across Campaspe Shire are working together for Mental Health Month this October.

October marks Mental Health Month, with events across Campaspe Shire to promote mental wellbeing.

Harry Lloyd, a long-time participant in the Kyabram Show, has been crowned Rural Ambassador for Kyabram, Goulburn Valley...
08/10/2025

Harry Lloyd, a long-time participant in the Kyabram Show, has been crowned Rural Ambassador for Kyabram, Goulburn Valley - and now - Victoria.

Once a showgrounds baby, Harry Lloyd has now been crowned Victorian Rural Ambassador.

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The Kyabram Free Press was established by Charles Bollinger in 1892 to compete with the Union and the Guardian. In 1892, the Free Press was purchased by Charles and Walter Wilson, and in August 1900 they launched the Tatura Free Press by simply changing the masthead for the paper’s Tatura circulation. E J Morgan owned the Free Press from 1912 until his death in 1936, when his son, J E Morgan assumed the management. In the intervening years, ownership of the two Guardians, still printed in Tatura, passed to Edward Hanley and later to H S Davy. In 1938, Percy John Clements, a former proprietor of the Finley Mail (1926 – 1937), bought the two Guardians and merged them with the respective Free Press papers. From January 1939, Kyabram had its Free Press and Tatura the Guardian Press, each published weekly. R L (Bob) Evans and his sister Mollie (Murton) purchased the papers in 1946, and they were sold to Kyabram Newspapers Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the McPherson Group, in 1966. From 1966, the Free Press was issued bi-weekly and the Tatura Guardian weekly. Over recent years, the Guardian had been similar to the Tuesday issue of the Free Press but with a change of masthead and several pages. In 2009, the Free Press became a weekly publication. It is now issued on Wednesday. The Guardian became a standalone paper and is published on Tuesdays. The Manager is Haydn O’Neale. The editor is Andrew Mole.