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Disability employment is not charity. It is smart business.
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (556+ words) Helen Tobin-King, Merriwa CEO Disability Pride Month this July gives us the opportunity to pause and ask: why, in 2026, do we still overlook people before they've had the chance to show what they're capable of? I'm the CEO of Merriwa…...
Teaching the next generation to repair, not replace
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (275+ words) In a time when it is often cheaper and easier to replace an item than repair it, the Wangaratta Repair Caf" is doing its bit to keep the motto "reduce, reuse and recycle" alive. Thanks to a funding boost through…...
Secure freehold investment with long lease
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (228+ words) Bed 3 Bath 1 Car 2 Agent: Garry Nash & Co Phone: (03) 5722 2663 Price: $540, 000 (FHGC " no GST) Location: 2 Cribbes Road, Wangaratta Land: Retail premises and modern residential dwelling Positioned in a well-established pocket of Wangaratta, this versatile freehold property presents a rare opportunity for investors…...
Australian Destinations for Meaningful Getaways
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (599+ words) Recent research by Boomtown, in partnership with Australian Regional Insights, found that people living outside Australia's capital cities tend to stay away longer on holidays and are more likely to support local businesses while travelling. The findings highlight the growing…...
Funding secured for Indi historical sites
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (309+ words) HERITAGE FUNDING: City of Wodonga will receive $247, 090 for conservation of the Bonegilla Migrant Experience historic buildings. Independent Federal MP for Indi, Dr Helen Haines, has welcomed more than $527, 000 in Commonwealth funding to help preserve three nationally significant heritage sites across…...
Take action for family fire safety
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (765+ words) FIRE SAFETY ESSENTIALS: If you have battery-operated smoke alarms, remember to check and test them regularly and replace their batteries yearly. Victoria's fire services are urging residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms and a Home Fire Escape Plan…...
Wangaratta Repair Cafe go back to school with $2000 boost
23+ hour ago (398+ words) INTERGENERATIONAL SKILL: Wangaratta Repair Cafe volunteers like Ross Johnston (pictured) hope the $2000 People of Post grant they received will propel their endeavour to teach kids how to fix common household items. Wangaratta Repair Caf" can continue spreading the word about…...
State defends spending amid regional road backlash
23+ hour ago (561+ words) ROAD TO REPAIR: The state of local regional roads has come under scrutiny following a week of rain. Consistent downpours of rain last week have raised concerns around the growing reports of potholes and unsafe infrastructure on local roads, particularly…...
Op shop brings school holiday fun with pop-up animal event
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (260+ words) Local families looking for school holiday entertainment found the perfect solution at the Funky Op Shop in Norton Street on Monday morning, as a Hay Ho Animal Nursery brought crowds and smiles with an array of furry friends for kids…...
Hoax call distracted paramedics while branch was set on fire: police
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (295+ words) Wangaratta police have confirmed their suspicions a fire at the Tone Road Ambulance Victoria headquarters was deliberately lit, with a hoax call made to draw paramedics away from the station. Detective Senior Constable Aidan Hogan of the Wangaratta Criminal Investigation…...