A WANGARATTA boy had his throat cut in a sickening prank earlier this week, that has his mother fearful for other children’s safety. more --->

THE Tiffin family of Markwood have firsthand experience of the caring and supportive environment which exists for kids and parents at the Children’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Children’s Hospital. more --->

A FOUR-storey office and retail building is proposed for Wangaratta’s Ovens River-Faithfull Street precinct. more --->

IT was an act of bravery that helped save a man’s life. more --->

PEOPLE lined up, trolley in hand, 45 minutes before ALDI’s new Wangaratta store officially opened for the first time yesterday morning hinted at what was to come. more --->

THE Rural City of Wangaratta has ruled out a council takeover of local ABC childcare centres and the possibility of sparing 220 childcare places. more --->

HEATHER Sarau is facing up to the biggest challenge of her professional life - and she just can’t wait. more --->

THE fate of the Wangaratta Sunday market will be decided by a new rural city council next month. more --->

A PET cat’s suffering and subsequent euthanasia, after being caught in an illegal steel jawed leg hold trap for possibly up to eight days in Wangaratta, has authorities on alert. more --->

THE Wangaratta Chronicle again confirmed its standing as being among the best of country newspapers at the annual awards dinner of the Victorian Country Press Association in Shepparton last Friday night. more --->

THE State Government’s plan to ensure water sustainability for the northern region has a long way to go before winning full support from local irrigators. more --->

A BOOK celebrating the first 100 years of Wangaratta High School is nearing completion, but writer Trish Gallagher and graphic designer Renee Curran are keen to hear from people who were students at the school at any time since 1960. more --->

THE State Government will make a decision on the controversial Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’s river redgums forest report shortly, according to Agricultural Minister, Joe Helper. more --->

AFTER its football team claimed its first ever wooden spoon in the Ovens and King Football League, Greta Football and Netball Club is looking to move into a new era and it has started with the appointment of a new committee. more --->

REIGNING premier Wangaratta has received another blow to its flag defence with star defender Ben Cosgriff departing the club. more --->

A SEVEN second personal best time secured a gold medal for promising young Wangaratta Swim Club member Katherine Thompson in Melbourne last Saturday. more --->

THE long anticipated wait for the Wangaratta Warriors’ first home game for the 2008/2009 Country Basketball League North East Conference season has arrived with the home team hosting Wodonga on Saturday night. more --->

THE exodus at Wangaratta Rovers Football Clubs looks likely to continue, with star forward Jesse Silver confirming he was unlikely to line up for the Hawks in 2009. more --->

IN a major boost for the Wangaratta Turf Club, local finance provider Winsec will sponsor the $50,000 Wangaratta Cup for the next two years. more --->

ROVERS United are in a strong position in their match against Corowa, and will be hoping for dry conditions tomorrow in order to get a full day of play with a view to extending their lead at the top of the WDCA ladder. more --->

RUTHERGLEN could face the remainder of the season without star signing Damien Lappin, after the big quick went down with what appeared to be a serious knee injury at the weekend. more --->