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Beauty Men’s Shed upgraded with grants
MOUNT Beauty and District Men’s Shed is now twice the size and ready to take on more tasks for the community.
COVID triggers interest in sustainable lifestyles
A SURVEY conducted by community-based environment group, Sustainable Upper Ovens (SUO), found many Alpine Shire locals have transitioned to sustainable lifestyles since the start of…
The long and fruitful life of Irma and Joe Peruzzo
Serafino Giuseppe (Joe) Peruzzo was born in a small village, near the city of Vicenza in north east Italy, in the year 1912.
Recalling our hotels of yesterday
IN a report in the Ovens & Murray Advertiser on December 4, 1897 three magistrates, presiding at the Bright Licensing Court, considered renewals of liquor…
Polar plunge brings winter back
IT may be the middle of spring but the Alpine peaks and their surrounding towns turned into a wintry wonderland as a cold blast swept…
Letter from the heart for local heroes
A LOCAL student has delivered a heartfelt poem to local emergency services to say thanks for taking care of the Alpine Shire this year.
Growing optimism
SPRING has brought a great sense of positivity and optimism for local wine grape-growers, as they seek to bounce back from the summer bushfires and…
Avalanche causes chaos
A SKIER got caught in a human-triggered avalanche while skiing back country at Mount Hotham on Saturday.
YOUR CANDIDATES
ALPINE Shire Council voters have choices to make with the nominations and the ballot draw for candidates in this year’s council election were finalised yesterday.
A Bright outlook
BRIGHT caravan parks, holiday accommodation and hospitality businesses have welcomed visitors back to their businesses with open arms and sanitiser at the ready, since Premier…
Cricket gets green light
CRICKET in the region has been given the green light with the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association (WDCA) season set to get underway next month.
Dale keeps on notching up the wins
LOCAL horse trainer Andrew Dale’s strong start to the racing season has continued with Volere capturing the stable’s third straight win with victory in Saturday’s…
