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Environment

Ovens River rising to minor flood level

Minor flood watch was expected to be active in Wangaratta through to Wednesday

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GHB trafficker given 120 hours community work

The 28-year-old had been commended for her rehab efforts from spiraling drug addiction

GHB trafficker given 120 hours community work

The 28-year-old had been commended for her rehab efforts from spiraling drug addiction

Have your say on local road management

Community submissions welcome on council’s draft Road Management Plan until 22 August

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Home wrecker caused more than $50,000 damage to father’s home

The 39-year-old was remanded in custody as he faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday

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Community

Community’s need for emergency relief rises over winter months

The Wangaratta and district community has seen an increase in people seeking support

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People and Lifestyle

New arrivals at Northeast Health Wangaratta

Photos and details of babies born recently

Wangaratta Chronicle Events

Off-Grid Living Festival comes to an end in Victoria

Festival to move from Chiltern to New South Wales in 2027

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People and Lifestyle

New arrivals at Northeast Health Wangaratta

Photos and details of babies born recently

Wangaratta Chronicle Events

Off-Grid Living Festival comes to an end in Victoria

Festival to move from Chiltern to New South Wales in 2027

Anita McPherson >

Health

Could pharmacists fill the gap in rural oral healthcare?

Calls for oral health training, increased collaboration and clearer guidelines for pharmacists

Wangaratta Chronicle Health

Data reveals need for more local organ and tissue donors

Wangaratta saw an eight per cent decline in new donor registrations from 2023 to 2024

Environment

High gusts sweep through snow resorts

Local temperatures to date are still slightly above normal for the month of July

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Community

Hidden crisis: homelessness among our elderly

Half of those aged 55 or over seeking homelessness services are from Wangaratt

09 Aug 2024

“Do better, be better” – Domestic violence offender released after jail stint

The Baranduda man had spent 284 days in custody before he was sentenced for time served

Letters to the Editor

Clarkes Lane decision to have far reaching consequences

Letters to the editor

Editorial

Consider the selfless act this DonateLife Week

Awareness week is a great opportunity to help up to seven lives after passing away

Arts and Entertainment

Benalla gallery tribute to leading abstract artist Allan Mitelman

The Marks We Make at Benalla Art Gallery includes works gifted by the Mitelman family

Rural

Award signals potential for diversity in Rutherglen wine region

Winemaker Marc Scalzo says Rutherglen is suitable for a growing

Arts and Entertainment

Local artists present workshops at Benalla gallery in August

Workshops exploring drawing, paper folding and sculpture being held at Benalla gallery

Rural

Top EPA tips to protect farm waterways

Simple tips from EPA and AgVic to protect farm waterways

Education

Schools encouraged to get involved in multicultural mental health program

Multicultural mental health program available to local schools and students free of charge

Rural Councils Victoria annual forum in Yarrawonga

Yarrawonga will host this year’s Rural Councils Victoria annual forum

CBD fitness studio hit with costs to lower noise output

EPA limits noise on city business, but gym allowed to open longer and at greater capacity

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27 Jul 2025