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Black truffle growing on the rise in the North East

Black truffle growing on the rise in the North East

Black truffle growing on the rise in the North East

Facing uncomfortable truths: Deborah Cheetham Fraillon gives 24th Kerferd Oration

Facing uncomfortable truths: Deborah Cheetham Fraillon gives 24th Kerferd Oration

Facing uncomfortable truths: Deborah Cheetham Fraillon gives 24th Kerferd Oration

Indigo Shire CEO Trevor Ierino to depart after almost nine years

Council's chief executive officer tendered his resignation this week, effective from February 2027

Indigo Shire CEO Trevor Ierino to depart after almost nine years

Indigo Shire CEO Trevor Ierino to depart after almost nine years

$5000 boost for Timor-Leste projects

A fundraiser to help ongoing projects on Timor-Leste’s Atauro Island raised more than $5000

$5000 boost for Timor-Leste projects

$5000 boost for Timor-Leste projects

Brothers in arms: Careys bring up combined 450-game celebration

Loyal club servants Brayden and Dayne Carey share major milestones at Beechworth

Brothers in arms: Careys bring up combined 450-game celebration

Brothers in arms: Careys bring up combined 450-game celebration

Indigo Interview: A sparkie in the bush

Tony Marshall was born in Naremburn, Sydney and has lived in the Cornishtown for 11 months

Indigo Interview: A sparkie in the bush

Indigo Interview: A sparkie in the bush

News

Community gears up for Homelessness Week

Locals urged to support Hoodies for Housing fundraiser for the homeless.

Community gears up for Homelessness Week

Community gears up for Homelessness Week

Support for emerging female leaders

Leadership opportunity for local female football/netball club leaders.

Support for emerging female leaders

Support for emerging female leaders

Festive spirit reaps success

A fun fundraiser for next year's Golden Horseshoes Festival clocked up around $2500

Festive spirit reaps success

Festive spirit reaps success

Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell endorsed for Northern Victoria

Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell will lead One Nation’s ticket for Northern Victoria region at 2026 election

Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell endorsed for Northern Victoria

Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell endorsed for Northern Victoria

Myrtleford to host region's Vietnam Veterans' Day in August

Myrtleford RSL honoured to host Vietnam Veterans' Day for the region.

Myrtleford to host region's Vietnam Veterans' Day in August

Myrtleford to host region's Vietnam Veterans' Day in August

Council agrees to exit aged care service delivery

Wangaratta council has approved the exit of direct delivery of aged care programs following consultation with stakeholders.

Council agrees to exit aged care service delivery

Council agrees to exit aged care service delivery

Politics and Government

Ben Carroll sworn in as Victoria's 50th Premier

Jacinta Allan makes way for new party leader

Ben Carroll sworn in as Victoria's 50th Premier

Ben Carroll sworn in as Victoria's 50th Premier

Indigo Interview: A love of work diversity

Meg Engel grew up in Wollongong, moved to Albury then 15 years ago shifted to Yackandandah

Indigo Interview: A love of work diversity

Indigo Interview: A love of work diversity

Sport

Another tough test awaits senior ‘Bushies

Beechworth host Yackandandah as they turn to youth to bolster injury-hit ranks

Another tough test awaits senior ‘Bushies

Another tough test awaits senior ‘Bushies

Beechworth FNC weighs in on Bright’s pending transfer to TDFL

A club which has gone through the process believes Bright should be successful in their bid

Beechworth FNC weighs in on Bright’s pending transfer to TDFL

Beechworth FNC weighs in on Bright’s pending transfer to TDFL

Local link to historic AFLW clash

Elise Coventry takes on assistant coaching role with Irish AFLW representative team.

Local link to historic AFLW clash

Local link to historic AFLW clash

Life members strut their stuff on the fairways

Beechworth Golf Club Life Members 3 person Ambrose day results from last Sunday.

Life members strut their stuff on the fairways

Life members strut their stuff on the fairways

Beechworth Wanderers Cricket Club announces experienced coaching duo for 2026/27 season

Stewart Pearce and Nathan Scott announced as the club's senior coaches for the upcoming season.

Beechworth Wanderers Cricket Club announces experienced coaching duo for 2026/27 season

Beechworth Wanderers Cricket Club announces experienced coaching duo for 2026/27 season

Beechworth Wanderers announce 2026/27 volunteer committee

Beechworth set to announce coaching lineup for upcoming season in coming weeks

Beechworth Wanderers announce 2026/27 volunteer committee

Beechworth Wanderers announce 2026/27 volunteer committee

Regional

Wangaratta Chronicle

Get set for emergency test alarm

AusAlert warning system test to take place on 27 July.

Get set for emergency test alarm

Get set for emergency test alarm

New rules to govern energy facilities

Developers must meet government expectations on community engagement and benefit sharing.

New rules to govern energy facilities

New rules to govern energy facilities

Kyamba Foundation supports new donation shop

Tickets for New Beginnings Gala Ball now on sale to support Donation Shop.

Kyamba Foundation supports new donation shop

Kyamba Foundation supports new donation shop

Wangaratta ambulance headquarters catches fire in suspected arson attack

Police believe the fire was lit while paramedics responded to an emergency call on Friday night

Wangaratta ambulance headquarters catches fire in suspected arson attack

Wangaratta ambulance headquarters catches fire in suspected arson attack

$19.35m to upgrade water treatment plant

Works to be carried out to service Wangaratta's existing and future population until 2040.

$19.35m to upgrade water treatment plant

$19.35m to upgrade water treatment plant

A special place of care for patients, families

Wangaratta Private Hospital palliative care unit is a unique space for people near end of life.

A special place of care for patients, families

A special place of care for patients, families

Search expands for fugitive’s associates, two arrests made

North East properties in Stanley, Buckland, Lucyvale and four in NSW were searched by police on Tuesday

Search expands for fugitive’s associates, two arrests made

Search expands for fugitive’s associates, two arrests made

Local police share long weekend survival guide for journey to the slopes

Police will be targeting roads heading to Alpine areas at commencement of snow season

Local police share long weekend survival guide for journey to the slopes

Local police share long weekend survival guide for journey to the slopes

The shame is yours: man jailed for historic sexual abuse

The 89-year-old pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse of a child under 16

The shame is yours: man jailed for historic sexual abuse

The shame is yours: man jailed for historic sexual abuse

Homelessness hitting extra hard

Beyond Housing reaches out to anyone who needs support during this difficult time of year.

Homelessness hitting extra hard

Homelessness hitting extra hard

Police and Courts

North East pair arrested in relation to movements of Dezi Freeman following shooting

A 48-year-old man and a 45-year-old man from two separate North East locations brought into custody

North East pair arrested in relation to movements of Dezi Freeman following shooting

North East pair arrested in relation to movements of Dezi Freeman following shooting

Freeman fired first shot before being killed by police, court hears

The Porepunkah fugitive was shot down by eight heavily armed police officers at his Thologolong hideout.

Freeman fired first shot before being killed by police, court hears

Freeman fired first shot before being killed by police, court hears

Opinion

Liberals turned their back on saving our motor industry

Borland stated the government had failed to provide any real training and support consistent with a type of program like Work for the Dole

Indigo’s undelivered budget

Where are the projects council said it would deliver?

Regional Victoria bears the brunt of the gas transition

Gas Transition Opinion - Hamish McKenzie Grattan Institute

Community

Keep Cup Campaign ramps up

A local campaign being developed for local businesses to champion reusable takeaway coffee cups

Keep Cup Campaign ramps up

Keep Cup Campaign ramps up

Gruelling fundraising steps to help others

CFA volunteers to tackle stair climb to help fundraise for cancer research and crisis support

Gruelling fundraising steps to help others

Gruelling fundraising steps to help others

Young students talk it up at local competition

Students from three primary schools honed in on public speaking skills in a local competition

Young students talk it up at local competition

Young students talk it up at local competition

Local surgeon up for national role

Paddy Dewan has nominated for vice president of the Australian Medical Association

Local surgeon up for national role

Local surgeon up for national role

Rural

Prices hold firmly to strongly

Heavy cattle demand strong, driving up store cattle prices across market.

Prices hold firmly to strongly

Prices hold firmly to strongly

Award signals potential for diversity in Rutherglen wine region

Winemaker Marc Scalzo says Rutherglen is suitable for a growing

Award signals potential for diversity in Rutherglen wine region

Award signals potential for diversity in Rutherglen wine region

Farmers asked to help inform direction

Survey gathers information on priorities for policy, engagement and advocacy

Farmers asked to help inform direction

Farmers asked to help inform direction