Posts in Category: Emergency services
Coronavirus update 3.45pm Friday, March 27
ENFORCED QUARANTINE FOR RETURNED TRAVELLERS TO COMBAT CORONAVIRUS FOLLOWING agreement by the National Cabinet, all travellers returning from overseas to Victoria will be placed…
Coronavirus update 3pm, Friday, March 27.
THE total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria has reached 574 – an increase of 54 from yesterday – and includes the first confirmed…
Coronavirus Update
State to shutdown, school holidays tomorrow VICTORIAN school holidays will commence from tomorrow as the state implements a shutdown of all non-essential activity to combat…
Traffic operation delivers
DRIVERS who were unlicenced, suspended and even tested positive for illicit drugs were detected in a major traffic operation in Wangaratta last Thursday. Wangaratta Highway…
Fire danger period to end
CFA has announced the fire danger period (FDP) will end next week for many parts of the North East, including Wangaratta.
Long weekend to target irresponsible drivers
WANGARATTA Highway Patrol units will be out in full force for the Labour Day long weekend and are warning motorists that safety must be a…
Local hospital prepared for any coronavirus outbreak
FEAR of a coronavirus pandemic appears to have come to Wangaratta despite no cases of the virus reported in regional Victoria. The Wangaratta Chronicle understands…
RAIL NIGHTMARE
THE Rail Tram and Bus Union Victoria (RTBU) has criticised the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for allowing XPT to travel at normal speed under…
Ambos’ critical response times
AMBULANCE response times in Wangaratta from last year’s quarter showed improvement despite many shires in the North East showing worsening times. From October to December…
CFA letter highlights ongoing fears
WANGARATTA CFA deputy group officer Garry Nash has called upon State Government authorities to hear the voices of volunteers in response to a letter sent…
Brigade enjoys boost from local fundraiser
A RURAL fire brigade has found out just how much it is appreciated by the community it works so hard to protect, receiving a healthy…
Potential danger looming
FIRES have remained quiet in the North East over the Australia Day long weekend, however, authorities warn weather this week could cause concern.