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23 November 2024
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Mayor has eyes on city's basic needs
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Mayor has eyes on city’s basic needs

A back to basics approach by Mayor Irene Grant will help shape planning over the next year

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22 Nov 2024
Facts on energy could break down divide
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Facts on energy could break down divide

Local Energy Hubs could be a key in sharing the facts about renewable energy facilities

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20 Nov 2024
Stay in the know as Fire Danger Period begins
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Stay in the know as Fire Danger Period begins

IT’S the same message every year, but an earlier start to fire restrictions and weekend blazes in the state’s west should be more than enough to be reminded of the fire dangers this summer. Events across the west side of the state this weekend...

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18 Nov 2024
Stay in the know as Fire Danger Period begins
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Stay in the know as Fire Danger Period begins

IT’S the same message every year, but an earlier start to fire restrictions and weekend blazes in the state’s west should be more than enough to be reminded of the fire dangers this summer. Events across the west side of the state this weekend...

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18 Nov 2024
Legislation oversights can’t go up in smoke
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Legislation oversights can’t go up in smoke

THE State Government’s crackdown on illicit tobacco trade is a long-awaited welcome sight, but disclosure of crucial details from its legislation are still needed. It’s difficult to understand how there can still be questions, considering this...

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15 Nov 2024
Rogue shooters not welcome in North East
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Rogue shooters not welcome in North East

THE senseless killing of a pet alpaca at Rose River at the weekend highlights the danger posed by reckless hunters in the region. Like in most areas of endeavour the majority of hunters abide by the laws, only shooting where it is legal to do so and...

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13 Nov 2024
Time to take a stand against violence
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Time to take a stand against violence

A LOCAL call to action is inviting men to take a stand against cycles of violence next week and create hope for future generations. This powerful movement recognises that there is strength in numbers and when a whole community is pushing for change...

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11 Nov 2024
Are you part of the community supporting one another?
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Are you part of the community supporting one another?

IN the lead up to Christmas and summer holidays, pressure is felt across the community for a wide range of reasons. For many the season is a tricky time when faced with cultural, financial and family pressures. This financial pressure is heightened...

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08 Nov 2024
Car parking becoming too centralised
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Car parking becoming too centralised

THE impending loss of 46 car parks at the rear of the Wangaratta Art Gallery to make way for a $20 million expansion and upgrade of the Wangaratta Creative Precinct seems contradictory to the project’s aim. We would presume such an expensive...

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06 Nov 2024
Are you part of the community supporting one another?
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Are you part of the community supporting one another?

IN the lead up to Christmas and summer holidays, pressure is felt across the community for a wide range of reasons. For many the season is a tricky time when faced with cultural, financial and family pressures. This financial pressure is heightened...

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08 Nov 2024
Car parking becoming too centralised
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Car parking becoming too centralised

THE impending loss of 46 car parks at the rear of the Wangaratta Art Gallery to make way for a $20 million expansion and upgrade of the Wangaratta Creative Precinct seems contradictory to the project’s aim. We would presume such an expensive...

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06 Nov 2024
One down, another big one tomorrow
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One down, another big one tomorrow

THE successful rebirth of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues over the weekend is welcomed news for our city. While the event does not have the same community engagement of the previous Reid Street era, it is forging a new path navigating...

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04 Nov 2024
Back yourself during VCE exams
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Back yourself during VCE exams

VCE students kick off exams with English, an exciting time in their education journey

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30 Oct 2024
Decade long price rises a double-edged sword
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Decade long price rises a double-edged sword

THE release of the latest data showing Wangaratta housing prices have more than doubled over the past decade would not be a surprise to most but it’s a reminder of the challenging financial market for new home buyers. Figures show over the past 10...

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28 Oct 2024
Festival to breathe life back into region
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Festival to breathe life back into region

THE news of the Folk, Rhythm and Life Festival going ahead in December this year comes with much relief due to the host of hardships which have stalled the popular event in recent years. While it had been earmarked for some time, confirmation of the...

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25 Oct 2024
It never hurts to ask the question
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It never hurts to ask the question

THE subtle ingenuity, courage and kindness of young overnight sensation Kai McPhan has been an inspiration to not only budding music promoters across the country, but the country as a whole. A simple question formed in a polite email to ARIA-award...

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23 Oct 2024
Aged care should be at the forefront
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Aged care should be at the forefront

SEVERAL stories about aged care are in today’s edition focusing on support that is out there for older members of the community; a need for extra Federal Government support in the regions; and a call out to local people who can make a real...

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21 Oct 2024
Place your informed vote before it’s too late
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Place your informed vote before it’s too late

THE clock is ticking for those voters who are still hanging on to their mail with just a week left until voting closes for council elections. While two of Rural City of Wangaratta’s seven wards have been spared the process, the rest of the...

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18 Oct 2024
Accommodation funding more than welcome
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Accommodation funding more than welcome

THE Victorian Government’s $150 million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund is proving its worth with its key backing of exactly that for Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) staff. The fund will ensure 16 beds will become available for NHW staff, which...

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16 Oct 2024
Landholders’ concern raise big questions on fair expectations
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Landholders’ concern raise big questions on fair expectations

Landholder concerns raise big questions on fair expectationsOVER recent months this masthead has carried a number of stories in which landholders and former water body management members have challenged and questioned what is, or isn’t, happening...

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14 Oct 2024
Bumper Wangaratta Show welcomes 2000 entries
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Bumper Wangaratta Show welcomes 2000 entries

MAYBE it’s the high cost of living, maybe it is all the new ‘life skills’ people learned during lockdown, or maybe it’s just people turning away from online entertainment, but Wangaratta Show organisers have been blown away by the number of exhibits...

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11 Oct 2024
Water conservation should be normal
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Water conservation should be normal

RAINFALL on Friday and the weekend provided between 20mm to 30mm across the Ovens and King catchments. The falls, welcomed as they are, have provided valuable inflows to already brimming local water storages, with fresh flushes into local rivers and...

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07 Oct 2024
New Year's Eve is a chance for all to celebrate
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New Year’s Eve is a chance for all to celebrate

WANGARATTA’S New Year’s Eve celebration, sponsored by the Rural City of Wangaratta, is one of the region’s largest annual community focused events. The celebration will be a chance for the community to come together to farewell the old and...

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04 Oct 2024
More options for better mental health
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More options for better mental health

Editorial There’s no substitute for community connection

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02 Oct 2024
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Rising crime rate is not all bad newsA RISING crime rate certainly raises concerns within the community. But the finer details and a critical assessment of statistics can often provide a great explanation, and even perhaps allay cursory concerns. Case...

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30 Sep 2024
GOTAFE job cuts will hurt in tough times
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GOTAFE job cuts will hurt in tough times

IMMINENT job losses at GOTAFE will have a resounding affect on communities in Wangaratta, Benalla and Shepparton during one of the worst financially challenging times in history. The specific number of job losses was not confirmed to this masthead...

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27 Sep 2024
Strong talent vies for five remaining places
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Strong talent vies for five remaining places

A quality field of candidates eye off a position on council, with your help

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23 Sep 2024
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