Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Club’s young kayakers getting a helping hand
WHITEWATER kayaking in the North East region has received a boost from the Rural City of Wangaratta and La Bella Rocca.
Quick thinking helps to save life
A WANGARATTA man is one of four people being hailed as heroes after saving a man from his burning car earlier this month.
Homelessness crisis funding running short
PEOPLE in the Goulburn and Ovens Murray regions who find themselves suddenly homeless next year will have fewer options as a fund designed to support…
Oxley honours their sacrifice
A CROWD of around 350 attended the Remembrance Day Service held at the Oxley Memorial Park on Sunday.
The spirit of all those who have served lies with us
THE original meaning and purpose of Remembrance Day has certainly changed in the century since The Great War ended in 1918.
Family’s quest to get life changing
Declan Cox has faced more challenges in his first six years than most people would in a lifetime.
HEARTFELT TRIBUTES
RELATIVES of the Kilmister family involved in a fatal crash at Brimin on Friday night have put out a heartfelt message to their loved ones…
Reputation still building
WANGARATTA’S reputation as a destination for jazz and blues lovers remains strong as it prepares for its 29th festival, according to board chair Mark Bolsius.
City starts to jazz up for its time to shine
Penny Hargrave, Rural City of Wangaratta representative on the jazz festival board, said visitor numbers were expected to rise from tomorrow as the city prepared…
Student’s tribute piece up for award
LITERARY minded student Charlotte Mullens has made the top 10 in Victoria in the Latrobe Young Writers Award and she’ll attend a dinner tomorrow night…
Not wind nor rain can stop the Relay For Life
Local volunteers raise more than $52,000 for Cancer Council
Put your bike into gear on Wednesday
BRAVE the helmet hair this month and join Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding at National Ride2Work Day this Wednesday.