Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Heartfelt day for two Bright war veterans
Back at the Bright RSL following the 11am service, enjoying a barbecue lunch and a catch up with mates was Derrick Rolland, one of two…
Support for service
A STRONG crowd of up to 200 people made the effort to attend Myrtleford’s Remembrance Day service at the local cenotaph on Sunday. The service…
Rod Run rocks Bright
THE centre of Bright was turned into a festive picnic ground over the weekend as hundreds of well-loved classic cars rolled through town. It’s not…
Van der Ploeg wins DWA award
MOUNT Beauty local Daniel van der Ploeg has won special recognition from Disabled Wintersports Australia (DWA) for his work as a volunteer guide, assisting people…
Bright man celebrates milestone birthday
FAMILY and friends gathered at a home on the outskirts of Bright at the weekend to celebrate a very special occasion, a 100th birthday. Giuseppe…
Vietnam veteran’s honour
MYRTLEFORD RSL secretary Bryan Meehan has been officially honoured for his bravery at the Battle of Coral-Balmoral.
‘Doddsy’ moves on
ONE of Bright’s most colourful characters has said goodbye to a community he has done so much for in the past 16 years.
Fabulous winemakers the toast of the valley
TWO Alpine Valleys viticulturists are in the running to be named the inaugural Australian Women in Wine, Winemaker of the Year.
One family’s reason to sing
CARING for their adult son has meant life for the Wearne family has changed dramatically, but they wouldn’t have it any other way.
A Hoppet joey back for more
THIS year will see the 25th running of the Kangaroo Hoppet cross country ski marathon at Falls Creek
JPs working out of libraries to help residents
HAVING documents certified has become a lot easier around the Alpine Shire with the Justice of the Peace (JP) Designated Signing Service.
NEMA adds two new cultural advocates
MYRTLEFORD has two new cultural advocates available to assist those who come from different cultural backgrounds.
