Kaniva resident recognised for decades of community service

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• Kaniva resident Noel Austin received a Highly Commended award in the Premier's Award for Victorian Senior of the Year at Parliament House on Tuesday. West Wimmera Shire Council nominated him for his long-standing work with the Country Fire Authority and Rural Financial Counselling Victoria-Wimmera South West.
• Mayor Tim Meyer, who attended the ceremony, said Mr Austin's contribution spanned more than six decades.
• Mr Austin joined the CFA in 1964 and remains an active volunteer, mentoring generations of members and training about 600 volunteers in driving.