Alpine News Polar plunge brings winter back IT may be the middle of spring but the Alpine peaks and their surrounding towns turned into a wintry wonderland as a cold blast swept through the state over the weekend. Ashleigh Piles > 29 Sep 2020
Alpine News Avalanche causes chaos A SKIER got caught in a human-triggered avalanche while skiing back country at Mount Hotham on Saturday. NEM Author > 29 Sep 2020
Alpine News Mount Beauty Airport upgrade to benefit region’s users CHANGES to the scope of works to upgrade Mount Beauty Airport have been welcomed by users and managers of the site, who hope the progress will boost the local economy. NEM Author > 15 Sep 2020
Alpine News Mount Beauty Airport upgrade to benefit region’s users CHANGES to the scope of works to upgrade Mount Beauty Airport have been welcomed by users and managers of the site, who hope the progress will boost the local economy. NEM Author > 15 Sep 2020
Alpine News Bubble snubs Bright THE expansion of the NSW-Victorian ‘border bubble’ has been met with criticism from Alpine Shire Council and local politicians after it failed to include Bright and the upper Kiewa Valley. Ashleigh Piles > 08 Sep 2020
Alpine News Help requested for Café in the Chalet planning ALPINE Shire Council will seek the intervention of Victorian Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, to prepare and approve the Café in the Chalet concept at Mount Buffalo. Ashleigh Piles > 08 Sep 2020
Alpine News Alpine Radio provides light relief during COVID-19 ALPINE Radio listeners will recognise the name James Eggleston from the program ‘Sentimental and Monday’ on Monday evenings. James has been presenting on Alpine Radio since April and is a member of the band ‘Northern Folk’ at the same time... NEM Author > 11 Aug 2020
Alpine News Snow industry in melt-down SNOWSPORTS Industries of Australia president Edward Fortey has declared Australia’s $2 billion snow industry and its mountain towns in “crisis”. With Melbourne in lockdown, ski lifts closed at Mount Hotham and Falls Creek and others in New... Ashleigh Piles > 04 Aug 2020
Alpine News Visitors restricted at hospitals, aged care facilities VISITORS to Alpine Health hospitals and residential aged care homes are now restricted to one visit per day for a maximum of one hour, with new directions from the Chief Health Officer effective from last Thursday. The Chief Health Officer has... Ashleigh Piles > 28 Jul 2020
Alpine News Snow industry in melt-down SNOWSPORTS Industries of Australia president Edward Fortey has declared Australia’s $2 billion snow industry and its mountain towns in “crisis”. With Melbourne in lockdown, ski lifts closed at Mount Hotham and Falls Creek and others in New... Ashleigh Piles > 04 Aug 2020
Alpine News Visitors restricted at hospitals, aged care facilities VISITORS to Alpine Health hospitals and residential aged care homes are now restricted to one visit per day for a maximum of one hour, with new directions from the Chief Health Officer effective from last Thursday. The Chief Health Officer has... Ashleigh Piles > 28 Jul 2020
Alpine News Market produces the goods VISITORS turned out in droves for the Bright Markets on Saturday but organisers and police said they were happy with how people stayed COVID-safe. Last Saturday was the second time that both food and non-food stalls were allowed to trade at the... NEM Author > 21 Jul 2020
Alpine News Cross country skiing to boom THE temporary suspension of ski lift operations at Falls Creek and Mt Hotham until at least August 19 is likely to see a rise in cross country skiing and other non-lift dependent snow pursuits still to be enjoyed at the alpine resorts. Falls Creek... Jeff Zeuschner > 14 Jul 2020
Alpine News We’re in this together BRIGHT Football Netball Club president Peter Ricardi admits the shutdown of the Ovens and King Football Netball League season has been tough on everyone but the club was determined to help its players and volunteers in the months ahead. AFL NEB... Jeremy Wilson > 24 Mar 2020
Alpine News Corowa turns Power off WELL, the dream is over. Mount Beauty is out of the finals, thrashed by Corowa by 77 runs in their semi-final clash on Saturday in Mount Beauty. Unfortunately for the Power, sixth-placed Kiewa managed, for the third time this season and the second... Struan Jones > 03 Mar 2020
Alpine News Alpine Shire CEO to stay on ALPINE Shire chief executive officer Charlie Bird will stay on in his role until 2022, reversing his decision to step down this year to return to private enterprise. NEM Author > 11 Feb 2020
Alpine News Mount Buffalo National Park reopens POPULAR visitor areas of Mount Buffalo National Park have reopened after a month of closure due to bushfires, finally allowing visitors back and local adventure companies to operate again. Struan Jones > 11 Feb 2020
Alpine News Tax relief for businesses THE Victorian Government will deliver an extra $64m for bushfire-affected communities in a package that will fast-track payroll tax relief, slash stamp duty, waive water rates and provide extra support for local councils. Struan Jones > 29 Jan 2020
Alpine News Lucy blitzes Ta Araroa trail BRIGHT woman Lucy Clark has smashed a running speed record - completing the 3000-kilometre Te Araroa trail in New Zealand in just 66 days and seven hours. Struan Jones > 22 Jan 2020
Alpine News Marian thrilled with results MARIAN College principal Cath Watter has praised the class of 2019 for their dedication and pursuit of excellence this school year. The VCE class of 16 students last week received their results with some individual ATAR scores proving the hard work... Ashleigh Piles > 17 Dec 2019
Alpine News Alpine wine producers coming up trumps WINERIES from the Alpine Valleys have been recognised as some of the best in the region at the North East Victorian Wine Challenge (NEVWC) held in Beechworth this month. The local wine judging show features the best wines from the Alpine Valleys... Struan Jones > 17 Dec 2019
Alpine News Bright school’s cool new grant BRIGHT P12 College is in line for a new cooling system in its indoor stadium after the school was one of 16 in Indi to be approved funding under the federal Local Schools Community Fund. Announced last Friday by independent member for Indi Dr Helen... Struan Jones > 17 Dec 2019
Alpine News Region set to sizzle LOCAL health authorities and firefighters are reminding the community to remain alert to the risks posed by heatwaves with the remainder of this week forecast to reach temperatures of low 40s. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts the mercury to peak... Ashleigh Piles > 17 Dec 2019
Alpine News Change accepted DESPITE one driver ignoring staff and the new vehicle entry charges at Mystic Park on the weekend, all other users were “understanding and accepting” according to Alpine Community Plantation (ACP)executive director Alia Parker. NEM Author > 10 Dec 2019
Alpine News Double lined dilemma THE Upper Kiewa Valley Association (UKVCA) has raised concerns regarding the safety of tourists and locals on the main street of Mount Beauty. It is reported that many drivers are seen consistently crossing the double line on Kiewa Crescent. UKVC... NEM Author > 19 Nov 2019
Alpine News Future concern BRIGHT and District Chamber of Commerce have commended the Alpine Shire events team in attracting events to the town, but are concerned about future growth. President of the chamber, Rupert Shaw said the general feeling is they’re happy with the... NEM Author > 19 Nov 2019
Alpine News Bright CBD set to slow down BRIGHT’S town centre is set to see a speed limit reduction as part of planned safety improvements when Alpine Shire Council convenes next Tuesday. Ashleigh Piles > 10 Nov 2019
