Community Ground-breaking drug driver trial launched in Wangarrata DRUG drivers are being taken off the roads more expeditiously under a new project being trialled in Wangaratta that could be rolled out across Victoria. Nick Sinis > 06 Oct 2020
Community SES geared up for a higher risk of floods WITH face to face training resumed, Wangaratta’s SES volunteers are honing their skills for the chance of increased floods this spring. Nick Sinis > 06 Oct 2020
News Police charge man after house fire WANGARATTA detectives have charged a man with arson after emergency services attended a house fire on Vincent Road last week. Nick Sinis > 04 Oct 2020
Business ‘National Buy Aussie Day’ is on tomorrow HAYMES Paint Shop has thrown its support behind a new retail and business initiative aimed at encouraging shoppers to support Australian small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Sinis > 29 Sep 2020
Emergency services Local business behind Blue Ribbon Day WANGARATTA’S A1 Tyrepower is supporting this year’s Blue Ribbon Day to help raise funds towards the foundation and helping ‘Turn Victoria Blue’. Nick Sinis > 27 Sep 2020
Emergency services COVID measures hampering bushfire preparation AS firefighters prepare for the region’s upcoming bushfire season, restrictions due to the pandemic have been making it difficult for training to take place compared to previous years. Nick Sinis > 27 Sep 2020
Community MORE VIOLENCE FAMILY violence incidents in Wangaratta have sky rocketed by an alarming 25.4 per cent, according to the latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency. Nick Sinis > 24 Sep 2020
Community Emergency housing gets go ahead after council’s vote THE Rural City of Wangaratta’s outgoing councillors voted in favour on Monday night for the sale of the Max Parkinson Lodge to Beyond Housing to be developed into emergency housing. Nick Sinis > 22 Sep 2020
Community EMERGENCY HOME THE Rural City of Wangaratta’s outgoing councillors will this evening vote on the sale of the Max Parkinson Lodge facility to Beyond Housing to be developed into emergency housing. Beyond Housing plans to turn the site, at 8 Sadler Street, into... Nick Sinis > 20 Sep 2020
Community Communities want to see a greater police presence POLICE will strive to have an increased visible presence on local roads as well as foot and bike patrols, in response to community surveys they’ve now completed across Wangaratta, Alpine and Moira local government areas. Nick Sinis > 17 Sep 2020
