Rainfall welcomed, but more neededNo doubt many of us were letting out a sigh of relief as the heavens finally opened up yesterday afternoon and our city and surrounding areas were soaked with our best rainfall this month, if not all spring. The past...
It’s that time of the year again, when we start to see your 12 photos in the Wangaratta Chronicle. While this can feel stressful, trust us when we say it’s only a small part of your life. In the coming years you get to make some of the most...
In a heartening show of community spirit, Give Wangaratta has announced the recipients of its 2025 grants, with seven local organisations sharing in $30,000 to support projects that will enrich lives across our region. Since its inception in 2019...
October marks Motorcycle Awareness Month, a timely reminder for both drivers and riders to share the road with care and respect. In the North East Victoria, particularly across our Alpine region and along our freeways, the issue of motorcycle safety...
Local author Margaret Hickey has long been a part of our community in the North East and her recent recognition for the Ned Kelly Award from the Australian Crime Writers Association has been a proud moment for our region. It’s fitting that a local...
An annual day of remembrance will be one of the most emotional and powerful yet as we get ready to show our endless gratitude and respect to police this Blue Ribbon Day. The feelings following the tragic deaths of Detective Leading Senior Constable...
The AFL grand final weekend is meant to be a celebration, a time for mateship, community spirit and sporting pride, but for too many, it ends in tragedy. Operation Scoreboard, now underway across Wangaratta and the North East, is a sobering reminder...
The push by Indi MP Helen Haines and fellow crossbenchers to amend the government’s new Freedom of Information Bill is not just a political skirmish, it’s a vital stand for democracy. The Albanese government’s proposed changes, introduced with...
The Ovens and Murray grand final is one of the major sporting events in the North East and this year it is dominated by Wangaratta clubsIt’s been 48 years since the two clubs met in a senior football decider so this will become another one for the...
Milawa's Brown Family Wine Group’s trial of aluminium wine bottle for prosecco is an example of innovation and the possibilities when our local experts are given the freedom to think out of the box, or bottle as it were. This comes as the most...
Homelessness in Wangaratta is a growing and deeply concerning issue, affecting individuals and families across all age groups, including children. This isn’t a distant issue; it’s happening here, in our streets, our schools and our...
Wangaratta’s thoughts and prayers have been with our men and women in blue for the past two weeks, and today will be particularly challenging. Veteran Wangaratta Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson will be farewelled, with full police...
As the weather starts to warm up and Wangaratta starts to gear up for another fire season and unpredictable spring, our local emergency services are sounding a clear and timely message: preparation saves lives. This Saturday, South Wangaratta CFA and...
