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Simone Kerwin

With 30 years' experience as a journalist in Wangaratta, Simone Kerwin has a broad knowledge of the community, taking a particular interest in local history and promoting literacy.

Community

Alpine to The Vine nears fundraising target

Former local’s fundraiser a success in local region

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10 Apr 2024

People and Lifestyle

Gemma’s in love with the fit life

A MOUNT Hotham resident who will tackle this month’s Kathmandu Coast to Coast multi–sport race in New Zealand has credited the local community with helping her prepare for the bucket list challenge. Gemma Kitson is in ‘taper week’ this week, as she...

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08 Feb 2023

Events

Enjoy a day of bargain–hunting in Whorouly

A DAY out in Whorouly bagging bargains, while also supporting a great cause, could be a wonderful way to spend Victorian election day. The third Whorouly community garage sale will be held this Saturday, November 26, with stalls to peruse and food...

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23 Nov 2022

Health

Vaccination rollout plan takes shape

ROLLOUT of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to local residents is expected “any time from mid-February”, according to Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services. Though it was reported last week that a local hub for vaccination would be...

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03 Feb 2021

News Sport

Britt back on the bumps

MT BEAUTY Winter Olympian Britt Cox has showed promising signs in her return to the world stage after almost a year off. Competing in Ruka Finland to start the 2020-2021 World Cup season, the Australian champion mogulist put in a strong performance...

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09 Dec 2020

News

Bright lights up for Christmas

By NICKI LETTSBRIGHT’S towering Christmas tree was lit up for the first time on Monday evening, marking the start of the festive season. A combination of the recent pandemic restrictions and bad weather meant there were no crowds to see the lights...

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09 Dec 2020