Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Local small businesses boosted by state cash
THREE Wangaratta businesses are among more than 130 small-scale and craft producers across the state who have received a funding boost to help grow their…
Carevan postpones restart
THE Wangaratta Carevan has postponed the recommencement of its service until the COVID-19 situation improves in Melbourne and generally.
Lifts stop but our alpine resorts still open to enjoy
FALLS Creek and Mt Hotham alpine resorts and Dinner Plain alpine village remain open, despite Vail Resorts Australia’s decision on Thursday to suspend ski-lifting operations…
Time to get back in groove
ALMOST four months after it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) opened for business this morning with…
Vivid works gracing Wangaratta walls
GUEST artist Tim Bowtell is currently showing a range of his contemporary artworks during a new solo exhibition called “Cognizant” which opened at Art Gallery…
More police support for victims of sexual violence
WANGARATTA’S Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are hoping more victims of sexual offences will come forward as resources are increased.
Eileen’s transformation
After eight years with Parkinson’s disease, Eileen Conroy’s quality of life has improved immensely. The 67 year old Oxley resident was out and about in…
Council can get satisfaction
WANGARATTA council’s community judged report card has come back with the best praise it’s had in years.Overall performance and direction of council is streets ahead…
An intriguing find leads to detective work at The Vine
AN intriguing historic discovery during a fireside chat has prompted The Vine Hotel’s owners to seek assistance from the public.Co-manager Jimmy Ladgrove said he and…
Renovations on track at Glenrowan station
WHEN people arrive in Glenrowan to pay their respects on the 140th anniversary of Ned Kelly’s capture on June 28, they will see the freshly…
Beds ready for winter at Wang Night Shelter
A DELIVERY of stretcher beds providing a more comfortable place to sleep for local people experiencing homelessness this winter have been collected by volunteers involved…
Hot feed for youth is a growing need
YOUNG people in the local region are enjoying a hearty, hot meal they might otherwise have missed out on this winter thanks to NESAY’s Fair…