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Alpine Regional Creatives launch event sparks bold vision for local arts scene

Titanium Caravans return to Porepunkah

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Happy 100th birthday, Lorraine!

Family to help Myrtleford Lodge resident celebrate milestone this week

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Hops being harvested across Alpine Shire

HPA said local crop is looking excellent, with above-average yields expected

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HVAC upgrade works underway at Bright Hospital

Upgrades to Bright Hospital shuffle care between facilities while urgent care remains open

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Wine grape harvest promising for Alpine Valleys

Vineyards producing average yields and excellent quality.

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Nominate dedicated volunteers for state awards

State volunteer awards, closing 27 May, have eight categories that might suit someone you know.

Police and Courts

130km/h estimate “not possible”, court hears

A Wangaratta man and woman are facing speeding charges while driving on Tone Road last year

Environment

Open season for ducks at Lake Buffalo

Victorian duck hunting season to run from 18 March to 8 June

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Mount Beauty driver fined $1000 for speeding more than double the limit

The 40-year-old said he couldn’t recall reaching 142km/h in the middle of Tawonga

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Police "make no apologies" after 76 local drivers flout road rules

Some 55 speeding offences within the Wangaratta area across Labour Day weekend

$Police \"make no apologies\" after 76 local drivers flout road rules$

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Mount Beauty RSL invites local veterans to morning tea

Mount Beauty's RSL community invited for community connection over coffee.

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Paraglider dies after crashing into tree and falling to the ground in Wandiligong

Police are not treating the Sunday death as suspicious

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Sunflowers steal the show on the Great Alpine Road

Pepo Farms Sunflower Project enters eighth year as growers see second shoots.

Sport

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Peaks Challenge 2026 in top form

$50,000 raised for Bicycle Network's 'Ride2School' program at this year's Peaks Challenge

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Warning received

A grade Tigers toweled up in last round of regular season, semi-final rematch on cards

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Reserve Power charged for finals

The second XI Power head into the knockout stages

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Myrtleford claims bowls double crown

The club can add a midweek pennant win to their weekend flag this season

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Once-dominant Savoy men face new look challenges

It's a changing of the guard: can the Savoy men maintain their dominance?

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All signed-up for the season

MFNC welcomes new players for this season at community-wide launch.

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Community

The forgotten fire: pensioner left to fend on her own after Henley Ridge blaze

Markwood fire survivor faces second disaster, compounding the trauma of watching her home burn

Community

Rally to keep historical horse-drawn vehicle collection

A rally to save Beechworth’s historic horse-drawn carriage collection took place on Sunday

Politics and Government

You don't qualify: The thresholds keeping Markwood off the disaster list

Local MPs slam technicalities withholding financial support from Henley Ridge fire victims

Emergency Services

Total Fire Ban for North East on Wednesday

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North East on Wednesday, 11 March

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International Women's Day honour for another dozen dames

12 local ladies lauded at MDHS exhibition held last long-weekend.

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Firewood collection areas open in Hume region

Victorians can collect free firewood for personal use from designated firewood collection areas

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La Fiera set to fire up Myrtleford again this May

Mark your calendars to celebrate La Fiera's upcoming 18th gathering in Myrtleford

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Community feedback sought on draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2029

Council wants to improve accessibility to its facilities and services

Sport

Liana to represent Australia at the Winter Paralympics

Beechworth student Liana France lives her dream to represent Australia at the Winter Paralympics

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Liana to represent Australia at the Winter Paralympics

Emergency Services

“A little adventure with his puppy dogs”: Missing boy reunited with Wooragee family

The two-year-old was missing for several hours before being found by the local CFA

Police and Courts

Missing Wooragee toddler found

Police launched a large-scale search for the two-year-old boy on Thursday afternoon

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Wackers' factory workers make waves in Myrtleford once more

This vintage photo will take many Myrtleford families down memory lane

Opinion

Treaty Bill raises concerns over accountability, equality

Letters to the Editor

Opinion

How can you be a part of festival future?

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

Opinion

Latest pet tax hike bites Victorian families

Letters to the editor

Community

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'Club Cruise for Coffee' donates $500 to local soccer clubs

MC+CKCC donates $500 to local youth soccer teams.

News

Woods Point pub heart of the community during bushfire emergency

The fire, which began on Thursday 19 February near Gaffneys Creek, saw more than 21 vehicles respond to the blaze

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Free pads and tampons now available at Alpine libraries

Local libraries to provide period care options in the Alpine Shire.

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Landcare grants to boost outstanding work of volunteers

State grants open for local Landcare groups & environmental volunteers to continue great works.

Rural

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Rain helps drive cattle prices up at Myrtleford markets

Local producers buoyed by sale of 2750 head.

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Another awesome cow-cutting event for Myrtleford

ARHA returned to Myrtleford to put on a crowd-pleasing performance for another year

Rural

Tim hopeful timely rain will buoy cattle prices at Myrtleford sale

More than 2700 head to be yarded at two sales on Friday, 6 March

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