Breaking News

Armed robber fatally shot by police near Shepparton

Three-day manhunt across North East comes to a close

Ryan Malcolm >

20 Sep 2023

Breaking News

Gunman on the run, last seen in Yarrawonga

Public help needed to locate Shepparton fugitive

Wangaratta Chronicle >

19 Sep 2023

Breaking News

Wangaratta to host first week of O&M finals

WJ Findlay Oval and Norm Minns Oval to host action-packed weekend of OMFNL finals

Wangaratta Chronicle >

20 Aug 2023

Breaking News

Wangaratta to host first week of O&M finals

WJ Findlay Oval and Norm Minns Oval to host action-packed weekend of OMFNL finals

Wangaratta Chronicle >

20 Aug 2023

Breaking News

Police investigating fatal Killawarra crash

One dead, three injured following Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road collision this afternoon

Ryan Malcolm >

19 Jul 2023

Breaking News

Teenager shot in alleged hunting incident in King Valley

A 14-year-old boy has been airlifted to a Melbourne hospital in a serious but stable condition

Ryan Malcolm >

07 Jul 2023

Breaking News Community

Rolling out The Reds’ carpet

GALEN Catholic College has joined forces with one of world sport’s most famous organisations, Liverpool Football Club, in an initiative set to benefit students, staff and the wider community. The Wangaratta college has announced a partnership which...

Simone Kerwin >

31 May 2023

Wangaratta Chronicle Breaking News

GP wins bid to ‘COVID–19 remedy’ green–lit

A MEDICATION that a local GP says is proven to prevent and treat COVID–19 overseas, will become available in Australia again after he successfully appealed to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to have it reinstated. Wangaratta GP Dr Julian...

Steve Kelly >

05 May 2023

Breaking News

Teens linked to spray paint spree

TWO teenagers are believed to be linked to a graffiti spree which saw Nazi symbols and offensive language spray painted on cars and property in the Wangaratta area last week. A number of residents along Mather Street and Murdoch Road awoke on Friday...

Ryan Malcolm >

24 Apr 2023

Wangaratta Chronicle Breaking News

GP wins bid to ‘COVID–19 remedy’ green–lit

Steve Kelly >

05 May 2023

Breaking News

Teens linked to spray paint spree

Ryan Malcolm >

24 Apr 2023

Breaking News Police and Courts

Vehicles stolen across region, one found burnt out

SEVERAL vehicles allegedly stolen from Chiltern overnight have been found ditched in the Wangaratta area this morning. Police were called to Bowser Road near Reedy Creek shortly after 6am on Wednesday morning, where they found a red Hyundai Tucson...

North East Media >

19 Apr 2023

Breaking News Infrastructure and Transport

V/Line trains return to track

V/LINE trains are set to return to the Albury line from tomorrow, following investigations into what a V/Line spokesperson labelled a “suspension–related problem”.All trains on the Albury line were sidelined on November 7, with specialist...

North East Media >

18 Nov 2022

Breaking News

Pandemic declaration to end

COVID–19 mandates are set to be replaced by strong recommendations, as part of a move which will see the state’s pandemic declaration come to an end next week. From 11.59pm on Wednesday, Victorians will no longer be required by law to isolate after...

North East Media >

07 Oct 2022

Breaking News

Pilot confirmed dead after crash site found near Tallangatta

THE pilot of a light aircraft declared missing over the Tallangatta Valley yesterday afternoon has been found deceased at a crash site in Victoria’s high country. An extensive search coordinated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)...

North East Media >

19 Sep 2022

Breaking News Wangaratta Chronicle

O&K finals fixture update

THE Ovens and King FNL board have released the updated fixture for the remainder of the finals series, following a match cancellation on the weekend. The abandoned senior match between Greta and Bonnie Doon will be replayed this Saturday, September...

North East Media >

30 Aug 2022

News

Transport Alert: V/Line Services Resume

Following a brief suspension due to a communications fault, all V/Line services on regional lines have resumed normal services, however delays are likely as trains get back into position for the regular timetable. Trains were initially held in their...

North East Media >

18 May 2022

Breaking News

Man pronounced dead at scene of Markwood crash

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or further information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic. com. au

North East Media >

11 May 2022

Breaking News Health

Contact tracing changes in effect from Friday

SWEEPING changes to the state’s COVID–19 restrictions set to come into effect later this week will see contact tracing efforts across Victoria largely abolished. The government announcement this morning pointed to a 70 per cent third vaccination...

North East Media >

20 Apr 2022

Breaking News

NHW enters Code Yellow

NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) has entered an organisation–wide Code Yellow, in the face of increasing emergency department (ED) demand in recent days. As the hospital continues to battle staff shortages amid increased demand for emergency...

North East Media >

31 Mar 2022

Breaking News

Police investigate border home invasion

MEMBERS of Wodonga Crime Investigation Unit are seeking information regarding a home invasion earlier this month. Detectives understand a silver two door vehicle pulled up outside an Edinburgh Court address around 6:30am on Friday, February 11. Two...

North East Media >

23 Feb 2022

Breaking News

Mask expectations to change

SWEEPING changes to the state’s mask mandate are set to come into effect later this week. As of 11:59pm on Friday, a Victorian recommendation to work or study from home where possible will be removed, with masks no longer required in most indoor...

North East Media >

22 Feb 2022

Breaking News

Remains confirmed as missing Wonnangatta campers

VICTORIA police have confirmed human remains found near Dargo last November were those of missing Wonnangatta campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. An extensive search late last year ultimately located the remains on November 30, with forensic...

North East Media >

14 Feb 2022

Breaking News

Police on lookout

Victoria Police is aware members of the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang will be taking part in a run between Cranbourne and Wodonga on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 January. The run is expected to commence in Cranbourne and travel to Wodonga before...

North East Media >

27 Jan 2022

Police and Courts

Police investigate single vehicle crash

WANGARATTA police are investigating the circumstances of a single vehicle car crash near the Oxley Flats overpass this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the southbound lane of the Hume Freeway near the overpass just after noon Sunday...

Jeff Zeuschner >

23 Jan 2022

Breaking News COVID-19

Code Brown at Northeast Health Wangaratta

NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) has officially gone to ‘Code Brown’.NHW acting CEO Robyn Gillis said the regional health service had notified the Department of Health today of its decision. Ms Gillis said the decision was made due to the “extreme...

North East Media >

21 Jan 2022

COVID-19

New pandemic declaration to support Omnicron response

PREMIER Daniel Andrews has extended the pandemic declaration to apply to the state of Victoria from 11.59pm Wednesday, January 12 for three months. The declaration was announced Sunday afternoon and made under section 165AE of the Public Health and...

North East Media >

09 Jan 2022