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HAPPY YOUTH
A UNIVERSITY report into the wellbeing of 1400 school children in the Rural City of Wangaratta shows that most are happy with life.
SPINNING JOBS
WANGARATTA Woollen Mills plans to weave ‘commission spinning’ into its operations before the end of this year.
DEADLY WALK
A WANGARATTA man who was walking a friend home became involved in a brawl that eventually claimed his life, a Wangaratta court heard yesterday.
Thoona fire, 12:55pm update
EMEREGENCY WARNING: THOONA, TAMINICK FIRE UPDATE: 12.55pm The CFA has re-issued the following warning announcement and it is valid until 2.10pm, or as the situation…
FOUND AT LAST
THE DNA identification of a local soldier killed in the 1916 Battle of Fromelles has been described the process as “the most amazing story”.
WE’LL REBUILD
AUSTRALIA’S largest independent hop company is committed to rebuild its multi-million dollar Myrrhee plant.
FIRST CHOICE
WANGARATTA is the best Victorian option for prospective ‘tree-changers’, according to a nation-wide analysis.
WHO WANTS IT?
EXPRESSIONS of interest in the former Ovens College site will be sought over the next six weeks, through an agency appointed by the Rural City…
TINY HOMES BID
THE Centre for Continuing Education has flagged its interest in the former Ovens College site for development of a ‘tiny homes’ village to cater for…
GROWTH SPURT
A DRAFT Economic Development Strategy has been endorsed by Wangaratta councillors.
BURDER BOOST
WANGARATTA-based Burder Industries will be better placed to compete with foreign manufacturers of agricultural machinery, thanks to a joint $3 million investment.
CASH SECURED
VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews will today announce the final $6.9 million needed for a $22 million redevelopment of Wangaratta’s public hospital.