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WATER ON TAP
OUR milder start to summer has helped ease pressure on local water storages, with water restrictions looking highly unlikely.
REHAB CENTRE BY END OF YEAR
VICTORIAN Health Minister Martin Foley has revealed the final designs for Wangaratta’s new 30-bed residential rehabilitation facility, confirming that construction will commence soon and the…
Final designs revealed for long-awaited rehabilitation centre
MINISTER for Health Martin Foley has revealed the final designs for Wangaratta’s new 30-bed residential rehabilitation facility which will be located at the former Ovens…
Startup fast-track
ALMOST $250,000 in State Government funding is on its way to the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Startup Shakeup program, in an investment potentially worth millions…
JOBSEEKER PAIN
WANGARATTA-based Indi federal independent MP Helen Haines will push for a permanent increase in the JobSeeker payment, concerned by the impact this week’s $100 a…
JOBS FOR THE TAKING
LOCAL businesses are struggling to fill vacant positions, as the Rural City of Wangaratta emerges from COVID-19 restrictions. Across a number of sectors, including hospitality,…
SUNNY OUTLOOK
CONSTRUCTION of two solar farms planned for the local district is expected to begin in 2021, following news that CleanPeak Energy has purchased a shovel-ready…
CLUBS SHATTERED
THE Academy school will utilise space in the Barr Reserve building known as ‘The Glasshouse’ from next year, disappointing local sporting groups who believe the…
CLUBS SHATTERED
THE Academy school will utilise space in the Barr Reserve building known as ‘The Glasshouse’ from next year, disappointing local sporting groups who believe the…
KELLY CASH
A CONTRACT to design the Ned Kelly Glenrowan Project that will bring to life the story of the Kelly gang was listed to be awarded…
Healthy plans
EARLY intervention and prevention of health problems, and a focus on advancing digital technology are two of the key drivers revealed under Wangaratta public hospital’s…
We’re below par
RESOURCES need to be injected into the local Ovens Murray region to bring basic segments of health, infrastructure, internet and telecommunications up to scratch with…