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Mario on a mission for Project 365

Mario on a mission for Project 365

Mario on a mission for Project 365

Victoria-first imaging technology strengthens care at Northeast Health Wangaratta

Victoria-first imaging technology strengthens care at Northeast Health Wangaratta

Victoria-first imaging technology strengthens care at Northeast Health Wangaratta

The stage is set for the 160th Wangaratta Show

The Wangaratta Showgrounds are set for two days of family fun and entertainment

The stage is set for the 160th Wangaratta Show

The stage is set for the 160th Wangaratta Show

Rejuvenated RUB set to go one better under new skipper

RUB have appointed experienced batter Matthew Whitten as captain for the 2026-27 season

Rejuvenated RUB set to go one better under new skipper

Rejuvenated RUB set to go one better under new skipper

Coalition targets bowser pain and Labor shortages in regional visit

Senator Bridget McKenzie joined Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy on his campaign trail this week

Coalition targets bowser pain and Labor shortages in regional visit

Coalition targets bowser pain and Labor shortages in regional visit

Gates unlock to variety of delightful local gardens for charity

Escape the concrete jungle to greener pastures in the backyards of Wangaratta residents.

Gates unlock to variety of delightful local gardens for charity

Gates unlock to variety of delightful local gardens for charity

News

Local athletes shine at All Schools

Specialist school athletes perform well at Victorian All Schools Championships.

Local athletes shine at All Schools

Local athletes shine at All Schools

Probus club action picking up

Warmer weather and upcoming trips set the tone for September's Probus reports

Probus club action picking up

Probus club action picking up

Love and marriage and secrets of the universe

Amy and Andrew Wighton experience their first 'two-hander in 'Constellations'

Love and marriage and secrets of the universe

Love and marriage and secrets of the universe

North East Water chair to step down after more than a decade of board service

North East Water will farewell company chair Stephen Brown at the end of October.

North East Water chair to step down after more than a decade of board service

North East Water chair to step down after more than a decade of board service

Hands-on training for aviation students

Students from across the region gathered at Beechworth Secondary College for practical training

Hands-on training for aviation students

Hands-on training for aviation students

Give every heart a chance this Shocktober

Ambulance Victoria is calling on the community to learn Call, Push, Shock for cardiac arrests

Give every heart a chance this Shocktober

Give every heart a chance this Shocktober

Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour to showcase the Wangaratta region

The iconic Melbourne Cup will make its way through the Wangaratta region

Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour to showcase the Wangaratta region

Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour to showcase the Wangaratta region

Redbank Wines to bring Gapsted Estate into new era under local ownership

Gapsted Estate Wines recently sold to Redbank Wines.

Redbank Wines to bring Gapsted Estate into new era under local ownership

Redbank Wines to bring Gapsted Estate into new era under local ownership

Sport

WDCA powerplay: Restructured senior competition ready for first ball

New powerplay rules and competitive, condensed grades set to light start of WDCA season

WDCA powerplay: Restructured senior competition ready for first ball

WDCA powerplay: Restructured senior competition ready for first ball

Scoreboard

Scoreboard - roundup of local sporting results

Scoreboard

Scoreboard

Young and old go head-to-head at Oxley

Oxley social table tennis spring into season

Young and old go head-to-head at Oxley

Young and old go head-to-head at Oxley

Summer in focus: Predictions, players to watch ahead of WDCA A grade season

A team-by-team guide before the first ball is bowled on the 2026/27 season on Saturday

Summer in focus: Predictions, players to watch ahead of WDCA A grade season

Summer in focus: Predictions, players to watch ahead of WDCA A grade season

Applications open for Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee

Council are seeking a diverse mix of community voices for the committee

Applications open for Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee

Applications open for Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee

Make Ride2work day an everyday healthy habit

RoadSafe North East encourage cyclists new and old to take their bike to work next Wednesday

Make Ride2work day an everyday healthy habit

Make Ride2work day an everyday healthy habit

Regional

Rutherglen shooter beats the world's best to claim junior crown

Rutherglen’s Nate Palubiski shot his way to a breakout international win in Portugal this July

Rutherglen shooter beats the world's best to claim junior crown

Rutherglen shooter beats the world's best to claim junior crown

Green Street to become more user friendly

Wombat crossing and road reconstruction set for busy health precinct.

Green Street to become more user friendly

Green Street to become more user friendly

"Wrong time": Union urge AEC to reconsider Wangaratta office closure

The AEC are facing criticism over decision to co-locate Ely Street office to Wodonga.

$\"Wrong time\": Union urge AEC to reconsider Wangaratta office closure$

$\"Wrong time\": Union urge AEC to reconsider Wangaratta office closure$

North East local to represent Australia in Canicross World Championships

Everton’s Jess Hercott is living a dream to compete in the Canicross World Championships

North East local to represent Australia in Canicross World Championships

North East local to represent Australia in Canicross World Championships

Police confirm death of Harrietville man previously reported missing

The 85-year-old was found after he crashed his car in Mitta Mitta on Tuesday

Police confirm death of Harrietville man previously reported missing

Police confirm death of Harrietville man previously reported missing

Missing Harrietville man reunited with family

Car found down embankment at Mitta Mitta

Missing Harrietville man reunited with family

Missing Harrietville man reunited with family

Homelessness services event enlightening for all

The event offered a prime opportunity to learn, network and gauge local support

Homelessness services event enlightening for all

Homelessness services event enlightening for all

Census support for multicultural communities

Census pop-up hubs in Bright and Benalla for multicultural communities

Census support for multicultural communities

Census support for multicultural communities

Stanley nursery owner offers $20k reward after dog shot on property

Tom Powell’s beloved family dog Daisy was metres behind him when she was struck by a bullet

Stanley nursery owner offers $20k reward after dog shot on property

Stanley nursery owner offers $20k reward after dog shot on property

A summer of firsts for Ovens firefighter

Meet Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) rookie rappel firefighter Kobei Holmes.

A summer of firsts for Ovens firefighter

A summer of firsts for Ovens firefighter

Memorial wall gives truck families a place to grieve together

Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial's wall honours lives lost in the transport industry across Vic

Memorial wall gives truck families a place to grieve together

Memorial wall gives truck families a place to grieve together

King River Estate takes top honour at state awards

King River Estate's 2024 Flying Duck Shiraz named the 2026 Premier’s Choice

King River Estate takes top honour at state awards

King River Estate takes top honour at state awards

Our community thrives together

Grit and Resilience Festival is a chance to celebrate that shared strength and connect

Lyster Opera to be missed on the arts calendar

A writer describes her enjoyable experience at Lyster Opera event over the weekend

It’s time to take care of the carers

Doctors deserve conditions that allow them to care for others without sacrificing their health

Community

Local youth mentoring receives $3000 boost

Kennel club, primary school and women's club also received cut of Haines' $66k volunteer grant

Local youth mentoring receives $3000 boost

Local youth mentoring receives $3000 boost

Awards to recognise palliative care contributions

Time to lodge nominations for National Palliative Care Awards.

Awards to recognise palliative care contributions

Awards to recognise palliative care contributions

Learn more about our local frogs

'Discovering Frogs' to be a fun, family-friendly day of education about local species.

Learn more about our local frogs

Learn more about our local frogs

Aged care support continues for Wangaratta’s older residents

There are a number of ways to access and navigate aged care services in Wangaratta

Aged care support continues for Wangaratta’s older residents

Aged care support continues for Wangaratta’s older residents

Rural

Drought resilience funding for Ovens Murray

Ag Vic seeking expressions of interest from regional organisations, businesses to coordinate.

Drought resilience funding for Ovens Murray

Drought resilience funding for Ovens Murray

Mountain cattlemen put forward plan for better return on Victoria’s public land

Proposal put forward to expand the use of state grazing licences

Mountain cattlemen put forward plan for better return on Victoria’s public land

Mountain cattlemen put forward plan for better return on Victoria’s public land

Spreading the word on farm safety

The VFF is running free Farm Safety Visits across the North East from October 26-30

Spreading the word on farm safety

Spreading the word on farm safety

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