18+ hour, 30+ min ago  (463+ words) The Art Gallery on Ovens is awash with colour, form and foliage as Everything Botanical, a solo exhibition by Christine Cansfield-Smith, is on display. Running until Monday, 4 May, the exhibition brings together 15 works that explore botanical subjects through a blend…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (132+ words) If you're looking for a unique Mother's Day gift, don't miss the next Wangaratta West Artisans Market on Saturday, 2 May. The market will run from 9am to 1pm at St Michael's Anglican Church in O'Leary Street, offering the chance not only to…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (526+ words) Ageing Australia welcomes the Federal Government's $3 billion dollar commitment to aged care in the upcoming budget as a vital first step, with more work needed to cater to Australia's surging ageing population. Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (603+ words) TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME: The Wangaratta Rangers will launch their 2026 season at home this Sunday. Oil your gloves and step up to the plate, because the 2026 North Eastern Baseball Association season is finally here, and Wangaratta's Targoora…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (323+ words) ANZAC DAY WEEKEND BLITZ: Operation Tribute will see police highly visible and enforcing across the state's roads in an effort to curb road trauma. Victoria Police is urging motorists to take extra care on the roads this weekend following a…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (358+ words) Wangaratta's RSL has become the new custodian of historic replica guidons representing the 8th/13th and 20th Victoria Mounted Rifles (VMR), providing ex-service members and the community easier access to a storied military legacy. The guidons represent the former East Victoria 8th/13th and 20th VMR…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (392+ words) Cost rises stemming from the timber harvesting industry and haulage fees are being bled down the line as a result of fuel supply issues to Australia. Harvest and haulage contractors in the forestry sector and finished goods transporters are passing…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (568+ words) The building sector is feeling the brunt of the fuel crisis with initial cost rises, previously absorbed by businesses, now being passed down the line to customers. Every facet of the building supply chain has been affected with the cost…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (145+ words) Local para athletes performed well at last week's Australian Athletics Junior Championships held in Brisbane. Victoria Waddell Liang and Dylan Vescio, who are both coached by Wangaratta District Specialist School teacher Rowan Barrow, took part in under 20 competitions at the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (214+ words) NO SACRIFICE TOO BIG: Will Nolan raised just over $20, 000 for the RCH Appeal by shaving off his dreadlocks. Wangaratta and district's final contribution total to the 2026 Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal was $172, 258, according to local appeal coordinator Alex Carmody....