Community Pumped about new track A NEWLY-opened bike pump track at Mitchell Avenue Reserve has earned a big tick of approval from locals. Simone Kerwin > 24 Sep 2020
News Backlog comes first, as licence testing resumes LEARNER permit and licence testing resumed across regional Victoria on Monday, in line with the State Government’s road map to re-opening - but it may still be some weeks before new test appointments can be made in Wangaratta. Simone Kerwin > 22 Sep 2020
Community Youth are tracking well at Tarrawingee AS councillors prepare to discuss plans for Wangaratta bike jump sites at their meeting on Monday, a model of how the proposed four new locations could operate is already in action at Tarrawingee. Simone Kerwin > 17 Sep 2020
Arts & Entertainment Noah crafting a future career FINDING motivation during remote learning can be tough, but Wangaratta student Noah Lindsey has found a way, through his love of building. Simone Kerwin > 15 Sep 2020
Community Hub for mental health support A MENTAL health hub in Wodonga is providing assistance to people throughout the region, including Wangaratta, who are struggling to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simone Kerwin > 15 Sep 2020
Community Children’s garden emerging along Mitchell Avenue A CHILDREN’S garden is starting to take shape in Mitchell Avenue Reserve. Simone Kerwin > 13 Sep 2020
Community It’s a virtual festival THIS year’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues will be a virtual event. Simone Kerwin > 08 Sep 2020
Community Heading back to school SCHOOLS within the Rural City of Wangaratta are preparing for a return to face-to-face learning early in term four. Simone Kerwin > 08 Sep 2020
Community Public parklands plan TWENTY-five formal submissions and 150 online survey responses illustrate strong community engagement with the draft Wangaratta Parklands master plan, according to Rural City of Wangaratta manager infrastructure, planning and delivery Marcus Goonan. Simone Kerwin > 03 Sep 2020