User Profile

Steve Kelly

Steve Kelly is the digital news editor with Wangaratta Chronicle and an experienced journalist. He enjoys covering all sections of news, with a particular interest in state and federal politics, local government, health, regional development, and the local community. If you have any news tips email skelly@nemedia.com.au.

Council

Extra fee for parking in CBD via app

Paid parking now active in Wangaratta via EasyPark App or voucher system

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4 hours ago

Wangaratta Chronicle Emergency Services

CFA members are hanging up their overalls

Boweya Fire Brigade members go offline in protest over volunteers property tax

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8 hours ago

Council

Future social housing receives rates break

Council givens in principle support for rates concession on 22 social housing dwellings

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04 Jun 2025

Editorial

Ignore local residents at your own peril

Proponents of Meadow Creek Solar Farm to finally meet with upset locals

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04 Jun 2025

Wangaratta Chronicle Council

Union slams councils for rejecting childcare worker grant

Wangaratta council hits back at criticism and details why it side-stepped childcare cash

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02 Jun 2025

Politics and Government

Tourist route misses cash, but on the radar

Wangaratta-Whitfield Road a topic of discussion in the state upper house

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02 Jun 2025

Letters to the Editor

Celebrating community and reconciliation

ON Sunday, 1st of June, the Wangaratta community came together to celebrate a special moment in recognition of two remarkable locals, Peter and Wendy Lester. Earlier this year, Peter and Wendy were honoured as Wangaratta’s Citizens of the Year...

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02 Jun 2025