Eckel heart scare: Councillor misses China trip to have treatment

Chaffey Trail Reference Group chairman and Mildura Rural City councillor Mark Eckel and Psyche Bend Historic Committee member Ron Leamon are excited the restored Billabong engine has found a new home. Pictures: Tyrone Dalton
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MILDURA councillor Mark Eckel is counting his fortunes after seeking treatment for a suspected heart attack just hours before he was due to fly overseas.The veteran councillor – who fell ill in Melbourne on Saturday – yesterday admitted he may not have sought treatment as quickly if it weren’t for his imminent international flight.Cr Eckel […]

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