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Current Headlines
Updated ( 8/10/2008 ) |
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Boost for local property market
MYRTLEFORD’S real estate market received a boost last week with the successful sale of five properties in a unique large-scale auction. ---> |
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Aboriginal art helping to heal country
MUDGEGONGA Hall hosted the launch of the Dadirri Aboriginal art exhibition on Friday. ---> |
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Scrap bookers’ heaven
SCRAP bookers need not travel out of the area for their supplies, with the launch of Scrapbookit in Myrtleford last week. ---> |
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Police call for firearm amnesty
BRIGHT police are calling on residents to hand in any unwanted or illegal firearms and weapons in a bid to improve community safety. ---> |
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Local carers call for help
CARERS in the Alpine Shire were given a voice last week when concerns were raised on the problems facing rural carers at a public hearing. ---> |
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Frustration at pool progress
LETTERS have been sent to residents affected by the Bright Sports Centre’s pool closure as frustration mounts at the lack of progress achieved by council. ---> |
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Just one new Alpine Shire councillor?
THE majority of the current Alpine Shire Council is set to renominate in the upcoming elections, with one new contender committed to run. ---> |
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Audax classic bullets straight into top two
THE Audax Alpine Classic bike race scored the number two spot in RACV’s Victoria 101 campaign and event organiser Phil Bellette said he hoped the achievement would help to make next year’s event bigger than ever. ---> |
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Caravan park boost
CARAVAN parks in Myrtleford and Bright received a boost last week, with the announcement of State Government funding for upgrades. ---> |
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Church enjoys visitors
THE Ovens Valley Christian Church hosted Pastor Henry Witheral and 42 Aboriginals from Condoblin, NSW last week. ---> |
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Trout’s run for cancer
POREPUNKAH’S Travis Wayth will tackle a 246km run in a bid to raise money for breast cancer research. ---> |
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Leonie’s drought resistant garden goes on show
A DROUGHT-resistant garden in Essex, England, was the inspiration for Leonie Williams’ dry garden in Myrtleford. ---> |
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Quirky choice for Eagles
THE Myrtleford Saints Football Club is set to face the 2009 season with a number of key changes, including the appointment of a new coach for its Alpine Eagles under 18s side. ---> |
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Lions get their man
WHORULY’S disappointment at missing its first Ovens and King Football League grand final in four years has been offset with the news that coach Scott McMasters has signed on to lead the Lions once again next year. ---> |
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