Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Help grant a Christmas wish for local families
BRING some joy to local families this Christmas by donating toys, supplies or money to those in need.
Teacher deepened her Indigenous knowledge at Uluru climb closure
WANGARATTA teacher Stacey Lamb deepened her knowledge of indigenous culture when she attended the recent Uluru climb closure celebration.
Fashions brighten day
BRIGHT reds and pinks, with the occasional puffy sleeve seemed to be the trends at yesterday’s Melbourne Cup Day in Wangaratta.
Zonta seeks members
THE Zonta Club of Wangaratta wants to grow its membership and is welcoming everyone to join in its community-minded activities.
Hitch to the Sticks spirit flying high
EVENT producer and former local Dallas Frasca has spoken highly of the weekend’s Hitch to the Sticks with audience members coming from as far as…
Remembering Bernd Binder
A 50th anniversary commemorative service was held last Sunday at the Wangaratta cemetery for Bernd Binder, one of two Wangaratta men who were killed in…
OUR BIG GAMBLE
GAMBLING on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) is costing Wangaratta residents millions with $8.873 million spent during the 2018-19 financial year.
HOMELESS BID
WANGARATTA-based state MP TANIA Maxwell (MLC, Northern Victoria) has called for a public hearing in Wangaratta as part of the Victorian Parliament’s inquiry into homelessness.
Club glimpses bright future
THERE is a bright future on the horizon for Wangaratta’s Da Vinci Club, according to new president John Russo.
No need for speed
TARRAWINGEE residents are celebrating the end to a 30 year campaign after the State Government confirmed it will lower speed limits on the Beechworth-Tarrawingee Road…
New Bishop of Sandhurst Diocese takes the helm
NEW Catholic Bishop of Sandhurst Shane Mackinlay acknowledged the difficulties facing the church as he was ordained to the role on Wednesday.
Twins there from the start, and will continue to support Cancer Council
WITH an identical passion for the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life, twins Ross and Ron Aldridge have been supporting the cause since it began in…