STRONGER START: From 2026, four-year-old kindergarten will become pre-prep, offering children and families a stronger start to school. Wangaratta is preparing for a change in early childhood education ...

GIVE FOR A GIFT: Organisers Kay Adamas, Lois Knox and Jen Kirby look forward to gifting these high-value hampers to their future owners at Zonta's silent auction and dinner on Saturday, 15 November.

The art of storytelling will take centre stage once again as the 11th Benalla National & International Short Film Festival returns on Sunday, 9 November, promising a vibrant showcase of creativity, ...

The latest gathering of The Book Circle was held on Wednesday, 8 October and a variety of books were shared. Set in 1851, after the death of her father, Eve Richards is left destitute. Her struggle to ...

The stage is set – or rather, 'in full bloom' – for ‘Fashions on the Field’ at the Wangaratta Turf Club’s Ovens Ford Melbourne Cup Day Races tomorrow. Embrace the signature vibrance and glamour of ...

Acacia Quartet said it was looking forward to including Benalla into its new touring schedule with one of its favourite programs, and can't wait to perform and make new friends. Acacia Quartet brings ...

The Ovens Ford Wangaratta Melbourne Cup Day Races are far more than a sport fixture; they are the heart of our regional Spring Carnival. This annual event breathes life and substantial economic ...

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Wangaratta man Gavin. The 56-year-old was last seen at his Wangaratta address about 9pm on Friday night. His vehicle, a blue Nissan ...

The success of a more visible and vibrant Holy Trinity Cathedral church grounds hub had the 35th Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues tapping to its new beat over the weekend.

Bright and eclectic attire, quality time with friends and family, great food and wine, the adrenaline kick from the races - it's all at the Ovens Ford Melbourne Cup Day. Such sentiments ring ...

SOLAR FARM APPROVAL: A 332-megawatt solar farm at Meadow Creek has been approved by the state government. The Victorian government has fast-tracked the approval of the contentious 332-megawatt solar ...

A few weeks ago I recommended to readers the book “The holy and the broken – a cry for Israeli-Palestinian peace from a land that must be shared”, by Ittay Flescher. Having completed reading it I ...