Posts in Category: Rural
Local growers ready to meet chestnut boom
CHESTNUT growers are hoping the national boom in nut sales embraces their niche industry.
Refresh your chemical knowledge
TAFCO Myrtleford will host a full course and a refresher course for AG Vet Chemical Users in June.
Six days of Italian celebrations
THIS year’s La Fiera is set to be another fantastic celebration of Italian culture in the region with plenty to see and do over its…
More than giant pumpkins
GIANT pumpkins are set to be the stars at Murmungee this Saturday.
Hundreds turn out for annual salami festival
THE Mountain View Hotel was alive and buzzing over the Labor Day weekend with more than 350 people attending the second annual Salami Festival.
Weaner sale nets good returns for sellers
Last Friday’s weaner cattle sale netted good prices for steers and heifers.
Cooler weather to produce bumper vintage
WITH weather conditions and temperatures playing big a part in the quality and flavors of grapes every wine vintage, this year like every other is…
Enjoy a European approach to Alpine landscape
WITH Italian Food and Wine Weekend set to take place on Feb 20 – 22, hosts Jackie and Mick Parsons from Hedonistic Hiking are busily…
Thousands enjoyed the Dederang Picnic Races
THE Dederang Picnic Races’ 150th anniversary on January 3 attracted around 2800 people, all of whom were keen to find the shade.
Elders, MDBA team up
LOCAL rivers and waterways were assessed last week as part of a trial between indigenous communities and the Murray Darling Basin Authority.
Sessions teach risk reduction
The Alpine Shire Council holding free workshops for local business owners on business continuity planning in case of unforeseen circumstances arising.
Prepare now for earlier fire season
ALPINE Shire residents should be preparing their properties for the upcoming fire season with fire restrictions likely to be introduced earlier than usual this summer.
