Posts in Category: People and Lifestyle
Dawson’s dream alive
IT was all smiles when Myrtleford’s prized recruit Dawson Simpson stepped foot on McNamara Reserve for the first time last week. The towering ruckman, 30,…
Bag a bargain at car boot sale
AS the New Year approaches, preparations are getting underway for the 2020 Myrtleford Festival with organisers launching a new fundraising initiative. Much like a garage…
Alcohol ban remains
AN attempt to overturn the ban on public consumption of alcohol at this year’s Bright Iconic Rod Run has been turned down by council this…
Stadium’s green light
THE much sought-after certificate of occupancy for Myrtleford’s multi-million dollar indoor sports stadium was handed over on Monday, just in time for the first tip…
Show revs up and shines
REVHEADS horse-powered their way into Myrtleford on Saturday for a spectacular display of custom and vintage cars at the fourth Show ‘n’ Shine and Swap…
Forty days pushing higher
JOHN Salton is not a man who does things by halves, and he’s set himself a challenge. Starting at 8.03am this Thursday, the 59-year old…
A journey from despair to determination
YOU’D think no good could possibly come of cancer, but Michelle Casey of Bright is bucking that trend. The beauty therapist, who manages her salon…
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…
