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“She is a fighter”: Haines remains in critical condition

“She is a fighter”: Haines remains in critical condition

“She is a fighter”: Haines remains in critical condition

Community continues to show up for Helen

Community continues to show up for Helen

Community continues to show up for Helen

Research hope

Local man living with MND helping researchers make a difference

Research hope

Research hope

Mental health concerns raised as accused Helen Haines attacker faces court

Charge sheets show Brendan Nugent was facing additional drug charges

Mental health concerns raised as accused Helen Haines attacker faces court

Mental health concerns raised as accused Helen Haines attacker faces court

David McLaren is Wangaratta's newest centenarian

St John's The Terrace resident David McLaren celebrated his 100th birthday recently

David McLaren is Wangaratta's newest centenarian

David McLaren is Wangaratta's newest centenarian

Police reinforce Wangaratta presence after alleged attack on MP

Further charges against Brendan Nugent have not been ruled out by Victoria Police

Police reinforce Wangaratta presence after alleged attack on MP

Police reinforce Wangaratta presence after alleged attack on MP

News

A student film to challenge the imagination

Wangaratta West PS student film 'Beyond the Imagination' to screen at Wangaratta Cinema

A student film to challenge the imagination

A student film to challenge the imagination

Local Landcare biodiversity projects backed by grants

Four Wangaratta Landcare groups share in $36,000 funding for on-ground projects

Local Landcare biodiversity projects backed by grants

Local Landcare biodiversity projects backed by grants

Countdown to jazz festival

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues to be held from 31 October to 1 November.

Countdown to jazz festival

Countdown to jazz festival

Council unites with Haines, condemns violence

Community courage and compassion recognised as Wangaratta calls for mutual care.

Council unites with Haines, condemns violence

Council unites with Haines, condemns violence

From a time capsule to New Beginnings: rare 1958 vintage donated to Gala auction

A rare bottle of Brown Brothers 1958 Vintage Port to feature at gala auction

From a time capsule to New Beginnings: rare 1958 vintage donated to Gala auction

From a time capsule to New Beginnings: rare 1958 vintage donated to Gala auction

Plastic decorations the scariest of them all

Resident said children should make their own decorations rather than using not-so-cheap microplastics

Plastic decorations the scariest of them all

Plastic decorations the scariest of them all

Social Calendar

A weekly listing of upcoming social and community events in Wangaratta and district.

Social Calendar

Social Calendar

Exhibition explores belonging through migrant experiences

Sangeeta Sandrasegar’s 'back and back, forever' will launch on Thursday 22 October

Exhibition explores belonging through migrant experiences

Exhibition explores belonging through migrant experiences

Sport

Junior Sedans to fire up this weekend

Wangaratta City Raceway to host opening round of the 2026/27 Junior Sedans season

Junior Sedans to fire up this weekend

Junior Sedans to fire up this weekend

Back to basics for RUB's bats

Getting set before launching for quick runs could be key for RUB turnaround

Back to basics for RUB's bats

Back to basics for RUB's bats

Aggregate tennis brings strong form for players

Joe Allen claims section one, as season rolls on in earnest

Aggregate tennis brings strong form for players

Aggregate tennis brings strong form for players

A1 lawn bowlers go back-to-back to open season

The lower grades experienced some close calls and split decisions across the weekend.

A1 lawn bowlers go back-to-back to open season

A1 lawn bowlers go back-to-back to open season

Thrown in the deep end, McNamara delivers on debut

The former Rovers United Bruck cricketer claimed a prized scalp in his first-grade debut

Thrown in the deep end, McNamara delivers on debut

Thrown in the deep end, McNamara delivers on debut

Warriors back, but…

“Disappointing” start for CBL Warriors in losses to Echuca, but green shoots showing

Warriors back, but…

Warriors back, but…

Regional

Make sure your vote counts

VEC urges Victorians to ensure they're enrolled to vote

Make sure your vote counts

Make sure your vote counts

Dom the Docker: Myrtleford star earns his second chance in the AFL

Belief, hard work and some signature Myrtleford grit sees Dom Bedendo back on an AFL list.

Dom the Docker: Myrtleford star earns his second chance in the AFL

Dom the Docker: Myrtleford star earns his second chance in the AFL

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

Billion dollar funding plea a big ask

A dedicated Regional Budget Statement

Governments must demonstrate a duty of care

High Court ruling sets the standard on local climate impacts, says one writer

Reluctant decision to stop touring here

Uncertainty of ticket sales key factor in decision

Community

Community united in deep sadness

A pall of sadness has settled across Wangaratta for Independent federal MP Helen Haines

Community united in deep sadness

Community united in deep sadness

The final countdown: ATO reminds taxpayers to lodge now

Taxpayers have until 11.59pm Monday 2 November to lodge their tax return.

The final countdown: ATO reminds taxpayers to lodge now

The final countdown: ATO reminds taxpayers to lodge now

Project 365 named a 2026 Victorian Finalist

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 17 October

Project 365 named a 2026 Victorian Finalist

Project 365 named a 2026 Victorian Finalist

Journeys in quilting displayed through exhibition

Carol and Heather among local quilters to be featured in Strictly Quilts exhibition.

Journeys in quilting displayed through exhibition

Journeys in quilting displayed through exhibition

Rural

VFF's key election asks to help reinvigorate regional Victoria

Better infrastructure, protection for sector sought

VFF's key election asks to help reinvigorate regional Victoria

VFF's key election asks to help reinvigorate regional Victoria

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

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