Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Pat celebrates a milestone
There are not many people who would know more about the retail scene in Wangaratta than Pat Tomaino.
Parkrun returns tomorrow
THE countdown is nearly over for the return of a well-loved Wangaratta weekly event in Apex Park.
Lack of fruit pickers is a ‘prickly situation’
AS backpackers and overseas workers vanished due to the implications of COVID this year, a local fruit grower is beginning to the feel the ‘prickly’…
COVID served up an unusual year
What was to be a year of travel and tennis took a COVID-themed turn in 2020 for Wangaratta couple Michelle and Peter Hill.
Humble hero lauded for bravery during tragedy
A WANGARATTA man has been awarded the Royal Humane Society of Australasia gold medal for bravery, for his efforts in assisting those involved in an…
30 years of Wangaratta wishes
YESTERDAY the Make-A-Wish charity organisation celebrated 35 years, the same year the Wangaratta branch celebrated their 30th year running.
Medals tell story of Robert’s service in both world wars
A local family has received a poignant reminder of the contribution of its war veteran patriarch, on the eve of Remembrance Day 2020.
Mason’s hearty jump
FOR Mason Jenkins, running around the schoolyard with his mates can take a bit more effort.
Marching on to her own tune after very busy year
WANGARATTA singer-songwriter Jasmine Scholz’s second full-length album ‘Growing Up’ will be released tomorrow.
Garry posts milestone at work, adapting with times
MEETING and working with great people has been integral to Garry Bennett’s enjoyment of his 30 years at Australia Post’s Wangaratta office.
Stranded and wanting to return back home
A WANGARATTA mother has voiced her dismay and concern over her son’s troubling situation after he has made multiple attempts to return home from the…
Cancer experience inspires
WANGARATTA resident Ken Marsden has ditched the 5 o’clock shadow and is growing his beard as part of Terry’s Big Bearded Ball Drop cancer fundraiser,…