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Slow down or pay
CONCERNED residents of Myrtleford’s Duke Street have pleaded with locals to slow down and obey road signs along the stretch near Memorial Oval. Speaking to…

Timely renewal for historic hall
NEW life will be breathed into Myrtleford’s historic Memorial Hall, with $185,000 to be invested in renewing the building for community use. Alpine Shire Council…

Bright grabs Gazza
FORMER AFL mark of the year winner Gary Moorcroft says he will be doing everything he can to help Bright avenge this year’s grand final…

One more week free of charge
MOUNTAIN bike riders used to shuttling up Mystic Lane and Huggins Road in Bright’s popular Mystic Park will still be hit with a new $132…

The fight continues for second ground
FRUSTATED members of Bright’s sporting population have renewed their calls for the secondary ground at Pioneer Park to be levelled, amid fresh safety concerns. The…

Tigers face another tough chase
OVENS Valley United faces another challenging run chase after Wangaratta Magpies posted their highest score of the Wangaratta and District cricket season. After a disappointing…

Tigers undone by Bushrangers
OVENS Valley United has dropped its opening two-day game of the Wangaratta and District cricket season after a disappointing run chase against Benalla. The Tigers…

Mountain Men return to track for start of 2020 campaign
BRIGHT’S footballers are back on the training track just two months after the club’s senior team played off in its first Ovens and King grand…

Saints handed reality check by Panthers
AFTER being served their first loss of the CBL season at the hands of powerhouse Wallan, Myrtleford men’s team will take away several lessons. The…

Big Buffalo a “game changer”
THE expansion of Lake Buffalo could be a game changer for Victoria, according to Shadow Minister for Water Steph Ryan (MLA, Euroa). Ms Ryan, leader…

Power bats fire in win
A BATTING masterclass from skipper Dan Saville and veteran bladesman Greg McLennan catapulted Mt Beauty to a crushing nine-wicket victory over Howlong at Mt Beauty…

Summer is here
FOLLOWING last Thursday’s statewide Total Fire Ban, the first of the season, local firefighters believe the region is in for some relief but warn the…