WANGARATTA has a growing obesity problem, according to the latest state research. --->

FOOTY fans should circle Monday in their diaries, with tickets for Wangaratta’s NAB Cup match between Essendon and St Kilda to go on sale from 9am. --->

FOUR teenagers have been arrested over the alleged thefts of thousands of dollars of cash and property after targeting about 60 cars in one area of Wangaratta over the past week. --->

LOTS of hugs were given and a few tears shed yesterday as Wangaratta’s Catholic school preps said goodbye to their parents before their first day of school. --->

LOCALS can get their first taste of Wangaratta’s $3 million bowling alley on Saturday, February 18. --->

COUNCIL must await ministerial approval before proceeding with its plans to provide more car parks in Merriwa Park. --->

GOULBURN-Murray Water (G-MW) will seek more feedback before it makes a final decision on water trading rules for the Ovens and King system. --->

AN emergency alert siren at Nuplex, to sound a warning to the public, is not necessary, according to local CFA officials. --->

WANGARATTA will aim to upset Wodonga in tomorrow night’s Country Basketball League semi final but trying to win back some loss respect is also at the top of their list. --->

EXCITEMENT for tonight’s final of the Rod Newton Shield has reached fever pitch. --->

MAKE the most of these opportunities. --->

THE 2012 CVGT Australia Wangaratta Fun Run is kicking goals with even more sponsors coming on board for specific community events. --->

WANGARATTA Golf Club men’s captain, Russell Wallace, collected on a long standing bet recently when he hit an ace on the second hole. --->

WANGARATTA Bowls Club had a new lady champion after Bev Hogan claimed the club championship final recently. --->