Alpine Observer & Myrtleford Times

Business

Mill changes hands

Events

Dazzling debut for car show's move to Savoy Club

Community

Memories flood back as hall re-opens

The community is invited to the official reopening of the Myrtleford Memorial Hall.

Education

Marian College Year 12s bid farewell

Marian College Year 12s complete classes

People and Lifestyle

Tawonga adventurer steps up for women's health

From space to support: Eric’s Mission for Workout 4 Women

Cricket

Tigers on top

Ovens Valley United caused a 6/30 collapse in their 32-run win over the Magpies

News

Emergency Services

Test on services as levy revolt plays out

Large scale fires this season could pose a problem as firefighters choose to stay local

Emergency Services

Community urged to prepare before Fire Danger Period begins

The Fire Danger Period is set to commence on 10 November for some North East councils.

Community

Ready to go for 2026

MDHS compiles new calendar for continuing cause.

People and Lifestyle

Myrtleford - Leween, Olive & Carly Horadam

The Horadams enjoyed a pleasant lunch in Myrtleford's Piazza.

Events

More fun for rod run in Bright

Vehicles start to roll in the three-day Bright Rod Run this weekend.

Jeff Zeuschner

Community

Frocktober creates a fundraising frenzy

All flocking to Frocktober as fundraiser returns to Bright.

People and Lifestyle

Mt Beauty - Jasper Wind

Interview with a local from Mt Beauty.

Council

Plan for tracks, trails in shire

Public comment is being sought on the draft Alpine Shire Tracks and Trails Master Plan 2025.

Sport

Golf

Golf results

The weekly reports from local golf clubs

Basketball

Highs and lows for Saints CBL

The massive double header brought up wins and losses for the local sides

Cycling

Make cycle season safe for all road users

RoadSafe North East focuses on driver distraction in road safety awareness campaign.

Sport

Putting the skates on goals at the national level

Flynn Ackland was named best goalie of the 17 and under Inline Hockey Australia championships

Sport

Marian College athletes shine at Regional and State track and field championships

Local athletes starred at both Hume and State level

Basketball

Double header awaits Saints ballers

Myrtleford's basketballers begin a whirlwind period of the season this weekend

Regional

Arts and Entertainment

Major coup for '26 festival

World-renowned musician signs on for next year's Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.

Simone Kerwin

Community

Marathon, fun runs in motion

$10,000 in prizemoney for Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run

Community

Making connections to benefit community

New program matching volunteers with local sporting clubs works for everyone.

Simone Kerwin

Community

Success in sustainability awards

Beechworth Toy Library and Indigo Shire Council clinched wins in sustainability awards

Community

Final get-together for local creative art group

Trips down memory lane at creative arts group’s last event with a dinner

Council

Council to enter “unprecedented” territory following state's solar farm approval

Wangaratta Mayor receives messages conveying “horror” of incoming development

Bailey Zimmermann

Council to enter “unprecedented” territory following state's solar farm approval

Police and Courts

Man remains behind bars after cross-border police chase in stolen fire truck

The 31-year-old Hamilton man was remanded in custody and faces a slew of charges

Community

Red Cross hosts teddy bear picnic in Beechworth

A 35-year milestone of Australian Red Cross trauma teddies to be celebrated

Events

Spring tasting draws interstate wine lovers

Wine lovers from around the region and interstate tasted a variety of locally produced wines

Police and Courts

Road blitz nabs 12 drink, drug drivers over Cup Day weekend

125 motorists within Wangaratta area on the wrong track during five-day police blitz.

Bailey Zimmermann

Road blitz nabs 12 drink, drug drivers over Cup Day weekend

People and Lifestyle

ADF careers team has sights on Wangaratta enlistees

Australian Defence Force careers bus stops in town to recruit local residents

Council

Parking in CBD not so easy for some

Mayor Irene Grant tables report about council's interaction with community on parking

Opinion

How can you be a part of festival future?

Time to ask how you can lend a hand to build local event.

Opinion

Why is Victoria continuing to protect feral deer?

Opinion piece by Peter Jacobs from the Victorian Deer Control Community Network.

Opinion

Latest pet tax hike bites Victorian families

Letters to the editor

Community

Museum brings Bright history to life for young minds

Bright Museum tour a sheers delight for young Bright P-12 College students.

Community

Walking together, standing together, stronger together

Every step counts for Black Dog Institute

Community

Remembrance Day services across Alpine Shire

Remembrance Day services in Myrtleford, Bright and Mt Beauty.

Alpine Observer Myrtleford Times

Remembrance Day services across Alpine Shire

Council

Stone cold controversy

Objectors accuse council of double standards as Bridge Creek stone extraction sparks bedrock backlash

Rural

Herds head back to Myrtleford for spring special cattle sale

Farmers in Myrtleford and surrounds prepare for upcoming Cattle Sale this Friday at 10:30am

Rural

Dry conditions see 2000 head offered at autumn sale

More than 100 people attended Myrtleford's Autumn Special Cattle Sale last Wednesday

Rural

Cattle expected to be in big demand

More than 1300 head of cattle are being offered for sale in Myrtleford today

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