Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Pandemic makes life-long dream come true for Cheryl
MYRTLEFORD’S Cheryl Lewis is celebrating after self-publishing and releasing her first book last week. A perfect storm of COVID-19 restrictions and a long-held dream to…
Bootcampers log kms for cancer
WHILE locked out of the gym, a group of avid Myrtleford bootcampers is on a mission to complete a virtual challenge to conquer cancer. The…
A time to reflect on 75th VP Day anniversary
SATURDAY marked the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, which heralded the end of World War 2. It commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the…
No vacancy as local tenants opt to stay put
THE coronavirus pandemic has caused vacancy rates to plummet in alpine towns, with real estate agents saying people want to stay put. Vacant rental properties…
Our community band will be back
LIKE so many organisations in the Alpine Shire, the Mount Beauty and District Community Band has been seriously affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The band…
Parks safeguard threatened plants
MOUNT Buffalo’s unique granite island formation, which plays home to endemic species, has been safeguarded with multiple threatened plants now protected from future bushfire events….
Wandi crafters to the rescue
CORONAVIRUS restrictions haven’t stopped local grandmother Linda Meighan from working hard to put together a raffle to fundraise for the ‘4 Kids Bright Future Foundation’….
Beauty chamber back in business
A NEW generation of business owners has revived the Mount Beauty and District Chamber of Commerce after a four-year hiatus, to help support businesses and…
Plenty of reasons to wear a mask
NOW that it is mandatory for all of Victoria to don a face mask in public, for some, accessing face masks to protect against the…
Rod Run bursary open
BRIGHT’S Iconic Rod Run organisers have called for nominations for its annual bursary program, which aims to help young members of the Alpine community achieve…
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…
Local youngsters celebrate first 100 days of learning
MYRTLEFORD’S youngest students marked 100 days of learning last Thursday with a day full of fun activities and treats. Proud Myrtleford P-12 College teachers Candice…
