News
Easter a time for renewal, reflection and reconnection
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (274+ words) As we head into the East long weekend, for many across Wangaratta and the North East it is a welcome pause in the year's rush. It is a long weekend that invites reflection as much as it offers rest and…...
We're missing out on container cash
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (443+ words) CASH GOING TO WASTE: Milk bottles, cartons and containers up to 750ml are eligible for refunds. Victorians are throwing away thousands of dollars in potential refunds every day, with many eligible drink containers still ending up in household rubbish bins instead…...
Successful Ladies Day at Boorhaman Golf Club thanks to NEDGA grant
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (555+ words) Boorhaman Golf Club recently hosted a wonderful Ladies Day, made possible through a generous grant from the North-Eastern District Golf Association (NEDGA). The event was designed not just for the competitive players, but to celebrate participation, fun and community spirit....
Wangaratta Library invites community to knit for local children
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (231+ words) SPREAD THE WARMTH: Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks and help bring warmth and comfort to local children for the Wangaratta Wangaratta residents are being encouraged to put their knitting needles and crochet hooks to good use, creating handmade…...
Heartbreak for Devils ahead of Easter break
3+ day, 20+ min ago (484+ words) Sometimes, sport is just cruel. Wangaratta City's senior men's side will be rueing their errors after conceding two goals late in the game to end up losing to Boomers on Sunday. After Jack Whiley found the back of the net…...
Bowls, community and conversation at Parliament
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (629+ words) It was a pleasure to welcome members of the Moyhu Bowls Club and Eldorado Indoor Carpet Bowls to Parliament House last week for a tour and a few friendly games. With wonderful weather and great company, the day was a…...
Keenagers claim glory at tournament
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (124+ words) FINAL FOUR: Rod Gerrett, Gary Coad, Claus Kazenwadle and Daryl Smith made the division three grand final at the Albury/Wodonga Keenagers table tennis tournament, with Coad and Gerrett successful. Last week, 13 players from Wangaratta Keenagers Table Tennis travelled to…...
Pasqua & Prosecco: Easter the Italian way at Dal Zotto Wines
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (458+ words) WEEKEND HIGHLIGHT: The Easter Bunny will make appearances on both Saturday and Sunday at 12:30pm and 3pm, bringing treats for children and plenty of smiles. Easter in the King Valley has become synonymous with celebration at Dal Zotto Wines, where families, friends…...
New art installations at Wangaratta station acknowledge local culture and history
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (486+ words) A colourful mural symbolising travel through landscape, a sculpture celebrating rail workers and a three-piece sculpture from a celebrated first nations artist have been installed at the Wangaratta railway station precinct as part of the Inland Rail transformation. Inland Rail…...
Community out in force
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (726+ words) Last Sunday's Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run was a celebration of health and fitness on a beautiful day at the Wangaratta Showgrounds with a rock solid community. The strength of a community can be measured at events like this…...