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It has been another big year of news in the Albury-Wodonga and wider Border region.
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We want to talk a brief walk down memory lane to remember what were the most popular galleries and photos for the past year.
Today we look back at December and take a peek at what drew your attention when it came to stories.
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ERIC Holland was just killing time in his shed when he came across a mature Lace Monitor in his backyard earlier this week.
“I was just doing a repair job in my shed when I opened the door and I saw this huge thing run across the ground and out of sight,” Mr Holland said.
Our friendly Lace Monitor quickly went viral, being picked up by news outlets and social media accounts all over the world.
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The Border Mail’s rolling coverage earlier this month was one of the most read stories on our site this year with plenty of people logging on to find out the latest information regarding the fires that started near Barnawartha.
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The queen of Wangaratta’s ice scene over four years admitted she was “a real piece of work” as she sold millions of dollars worth of the drug into the community.
Jessica Fogarty, 26, sat at the top of a pile of almost 60 drug dealers whose syndicate came crashing down when police raided Wangaratta homes and arrested the group in September 2014.
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The tragic passing of SS&A CEO Tim Levesque touched thousands of people in the Border area and further afield, with the concordances wall flooded with nothing but kinds words of sympathy towards his family and friends.
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The Border Mail's annual Christmas lights guide and interactive map continued to be one of the most read stories on the website and social media throughout the month as little and big kids alike sought out the best displays on the Border.