Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Schools back tree planting program
THE quest to beautify Myrtleford’s Reform Hill continued last week with students from both Marian College and Myrtleford P-12 College planting 300 trees across the…
Popular event dries out
BRIGHT’S iconic Rod Run will have alcohol restrictions imposed on it this year after a special ‘Risk Assessment Panel’ agreed to ban the public consumption…
Bright’s double win
IT was an historic night for the Bright Football Netball Club with senior football captain Nick Lebish and star A grade defender Bridget Flint-Chapman taking…
New police Commander for Wangaratta, Alpine region
Inspector Luke Kirton of Wangaratta Police has taken over the role of Local Area Commander (LAC) of the Wangaratta police service area and said he’s…
En pointe for young Riley
THE stage is where the heart is for young Riley Ellero, who has been dancing with TDA Performing Arts for seven years and has certainly…
La Fiera’s big boost
AFTER arguably one of the best La Fiera festivals to date, the popular celebration of Italian culture has received a huge boost with Michelini Wines…
Saint’s special honour
THE family of one of Myrtleford’s greatest football players has handed over the most priceless of honours to the mighty Saints.
A job well done
AFTER 22 years as captain of the Bright Fire Brigade, Paul Mansfield has hung up his red helmet.
Lyn bows out after 42 years
IT was the end of an era for the Myrtleford hospital last Friday when staff and patients farewelled Lyn Witherow, who after 42 years at…
From of the past: Myrtleford in 1970
IN his new book, David Johnston lays bare the struggle, resilience, love and the respect the Myrtleford community has for their beloved boys in red,…
Mieke wins big, again
THE Alpine region attracts hundreds of camera-wielding visitors snapping shots of the landscapes, but few do it as well as local Mieke Boynton. Miss Boynton,…
Guest-Smith’s Aussie call-up
WHAT personal traits would be prerequisites for someone to willingly float down a rampaging river between deadly rocks, massive white water and surging currents in…
