9+ hour, 4+ min ago  (256+ words) WINTER PREPARATIONS: NHW chief operating officer Rebecca Weir is urging the community to stay ahead of the flu season while also being aware of accessible care options other than NHW's emergency department for non-urgent medical issues. Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW)…...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago  (484+ words) INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Alex Lee, senior travel consultant at Travel and Cruise North East, said recent events in the Middle East had encouraged more people to seek expert help when planning trips. North East travel agents say bookings remain steady and,…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago  (360+ words) Turning language from a barrier to a bridge has seen former Whorouly local Kristie Ivone named the 2026 NSW/ACT Agri Futures Rural Women's Award winner. Ms Ivone, whose parents Karen and Steven still reside in Whorouly South, has been recognised…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (510+ words) A nine goal to two final term saw Wangaratta race home to produce a remarkable come-from-behind win over a hot Lavington Panthers. Played in glorious conditions at the beautiful Norm Minns Oval, the Magpies overcame a 26-point three quarter time…...

3+ day, 50+ min ago  (81+ words) Wangaratta Chronicle Wangaratta police are investigating a car fire on Thursday, which is believed to have been targeted. A Victoria Police spokesperson said a vehicle was found alight outside a property on Cavanagh Street, Wangaratta, just after 3am on 14 May. "No…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (855+ words) On a recent visit to Melbourne, I was settled in a city pub, when I spotted an iconic yellow and green 1950s vintage, W class tram rumbling down Flinders Street. Displaying unmistakable signs of age, and as faded as a country…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1273+ words) Young dancers from across the region and beyond will take centre stage to perform and compete this weekend at the 28th annual Wangaratta Festival of Dance (WFOD). Hundreds of competitors enjoy five days of competition in over 12 genres of dance styles…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (196+ words) CANS FOR CHARITY: Cheryl Lowe, volunteer at the Wangaratta branch of Make a Wish, encourages locals using the local Container Deposit Scheme on Newman Street to consider donating their refund to the Make a Wish charity. The Wangaratta branch of…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (643+ words) While numbers were down slightly on recent weeks, activity and enthusiasm were sky-high, when 20 go-getters arrived at the Oxley hall to give their all in the social table tennis competition last Monday night. Jumping straight into action, Debbie "walkabout" Brunken…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1378+ words) Rangers Orange produced one of their most complete performances of the season on Sunday, defeating Albury Bears Gold 9-5 at Black Range Park in Lavington. The standout was Alex Williams, who was unstoppable at the plate, collecting four hits from four…...