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Cr Gareth Graham and Cr Sarah Nicholas elected as Alpine Shire Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Three months on, police veterans pay respects in moving Porepunkah visit

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Myrtleford hit hardest by Saturday storms

Storm strikes Myrtleford and surrounds, with fortunately few incidents.

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Record-breaking crowds as Lions club hosts multi-agency emergency expo

Myrtleford's Rec Reserve was teeming on Saturday as emergency services showed off their stuff.

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Santa season is upon us

Myrtleford's Men's Shed are ready to decorate the town this December.

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Mt Beauty Primary School runner-up in national space contest

Students' Rover for deep-sea rubbish idea lauded

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Three months on, police veterans pay respects in moving Porepunkah visit

Retired Victoria Police members gave sombre tribute and supported local community

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Girl airlifted after car crashes into tree near Whorouly

The four-year-old was in a serious condition, with non-life threatening injuries

Events

Splash into Summer with a community pool party

Wang Youth hosts accessible event at WSAC on 6 December.

Police and Courts

Man linked to string of North East burglaries denied bail

The 28-year-old was alleged to have struck fear into local communities

Police and Courts

Gapsted man arrested after dramatic Melbourne police chase

The 32-year-old was remanded into custody early on Tuesday morning

Police and Courts

“We are still there with them”: Chief Commissioner determined to bring closure to manhunt

Victoria Police top cop says he continued to make regular visit to the region

People and Lifestyle

Getting to know Laura Vink in Mt Beauty

Person Around Town: Laura Vink of Mt Beauty

Sport

Basketball

CBL Saints keep fighting

Myrtleford CBL squads under the pump, but confident, as finals edge closer

Golf

Golf results

The weekly results from around the local golf courses

Cricket

Mixed results from Tigers' T20 bonanza

The Tigers recorded a win and a loss from their opening round

Cricket

Power outage against Yackandandah

Mount Beauty handed by Yackandandah as finals loom

Bowls

Myrtleford fight hard in pennant play

It was a topsy-turvy week of lawn bowls action

Sport

Tentpeggers success on South African tour

Local tentpeggers look to the future after impressing at international competition

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Calendar with a difference to raise funds for prostate cancer research

Many locals from Chiltern have thrown their weight behind a fun ‘nude but not rude’ calendar

Events

Regions’ winemakers celebrate success

This year’s North East Victorian Wine Challenge held in Beechworth last week drew 315 entries

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Bright's waterslide needs volunteers for summer season

Be in Bright this Boxing Day to be the first down the Bright Waterslide.

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Bright's festive ambassadors to return to summer streets

Bright businesses ready to be decorated for Christmas with Santa standing displays

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Mandy Macdonald steps into CEO role at Women's Health Goulburn North East

Relationships within the community are a cornerstone for new CEO at WHGNE.

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'Buy Local and Win' with shop local Christmas promotion

Our annual Christmas collaborative promotion is live and this year, we've gone digital.

Council

Council to offload day care service

Decline with in-home day care educators makes service no longer viable for rural city

Emergency Services

Wangaratta emergency response times climb for second consecutive quarter

Average response is now over a minute slower than this time last year

Police and Courts

Alleged debt and death threats: The deadly events preceding Beechworth shootout

A coroner is investigating the death of Beechworth man, Paul Flegel

People and Lifestyle

Well-known couple hang up business hats for different lifestyle

Lake Sambell Caravan Park longtime lessee take up retirement and travel plans

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Remembering the fallen at St Paul’s Anglican Church

St Paul's calls for long lost relatives for long lost soldiers

Community

Neighbourhood SOS to Victorian government

Ovens Valley MP to deliver postcard messages to Minister, to advocate for neighbourhood houses.

Opinion

Treaty Bill raises concerns over accountability, equality

Letters to the Editor

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

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Another successful cattle-sorting event hosted at showgrounds

Alpine Regional Horsemen's Association hosts successful sorting event in Myrtleford

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Grants available to support North East communities' drought resilience

Applications open for federal funds to support drought resilience

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For Georgina, volunteering a rewarding pursuit in retirement

Georgina Nolan loves volunteering in Myrtleford community.

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Making connections to benefit community

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

Rural

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Threatened species and fire recovery revisited with Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group

Five years on UOVLG to host a special community event.

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

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