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Friday, 13.02.2026

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Education

State-of-the-art educational facilities near completion

State-of-the-art educational facilities near completion
State-of-the-art educational facilities near completion
Infrastructure and Transport

$1.3m Main St makeover to start this month

$1.3m Main St makeover to start this month
$1.3m Main St makeover to start this month
Community

Totally Renewable Beechworth call out for volunteers

TRB with its renewable energy mission is looking for like-minded-people to join its committee
Totally Renewable Beechworth call out for volunteers
Totally Renewable Beechworth call out for volunteers
Community

A 'Golden' discovery at Burke Museum

A magazine from the late 1960s has been a fascinating find when researching history
A 'Golden' discovery at Burke Museum
A 'Golden' discovery at Burke Museum
Community

Rutherglen resident humbled with award

Volunteer work by Rutherglen’s Carol Fursdon recognised in Australia Day town celebrations
Rutherglen resident humbled with award
Rutherglen resident humbled with award
Politics and Government

Community for Benambra launches to explore an independent candidate for the Nort East

Community group explores potential of independent Benambra candidate for state election
Community for Benambra launches to explore an independent candidate for the Nort East
Community for Benambra launches to explore an independent candidate for the Nort East

News

Police and Courts

North East man jailed six years for “corrupting” child abuse exploitation

The 66-year-old was sentenced three years and 10 months non-parole for paying girls for "highly depraved content"
North East man jailed six years for “corrupting” child abuse exploitation
North East man jailed six years for “corrupting” child abuse exploitation
Police and Courts

Wodonga man admits to 191km/h collision and Wangaratta hotel drug trafficking

The 30-year-old was caught at a Wangaratta hotel with $22,000 worth of drugs after arriving in a stolen Maserati, court hears
Wodonga man admits to 191km/h collision and Wangaratta hotel drug trafficking
Wodonga man admits to 191km/h collision and Wangaratta hotel drug trafficking
Environment

Call out to join water authority advisory group

People with experience wanted to inform board about community needs.
Call out to join water authority advisory group
Call out to join water authority advisory group
People and Lifestyle

Indigo Interview: Staying community connected

Fiona Munday has lived in Beechworth since 2023 after returning from an expat post in Brunei
Indigo Interview: Staying community connected
Indigo Interview: Staying community connected
Health

Local health service completes ensuite upgrades for residents

Recently completed ensuite upgrades for aged care residents has marked the project end
Local health service completes ensuite upgrades for residents
Local health service completes ensuite upgrades for residents
Community

First art workshop success for youngsters

Stanley’s Ella Weber had fun helping youngsters in an art workshop in Stanley on Saturday
First art workshop success for youngsters
First art workshop success for youngsters
Police and Courts

Driver suspended after Saturday night Beechworth intercept

Man allegedly blew .186 after leaving licensed venue
Driver suspended after Saturday night Beechworth intercept
Driver suspended after Saturday night Beechworth intercept
Emergency Services

Significant response to Mudgegonga grass fires

Some 24 CFA units battle multiple grassfires along Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road
Bailey Zimmermann
Significant response to Mudgegonga grass fires
Significant response to Mudgegonga grass fires

Sport

News

Jindabyne's Josie Baff wins Winter Olympic gold

Jindabyne’s Josie Baff is being celebrated throughout the Snowy Mountains and across the country after winning gold in a stunning final run in the snowboard cross.
Jindabyne's Josie Baff wins Winter Olympic gold
Jindabyne's Josie Baff wins Winter Olympic gold
News

Jindabyne cheers on Winter Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods

Winter Olympic fever has certainly hit the Snowy Mountains as hundreds packed the Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club last night to celebrate Cooper Woods winning Winter Olympic gold.
Jindabyne cheers on Winter Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods
Jindabyne cheers on Winter Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods
Cricket

Juniors make last push for finals

Season begins to wind down in WDCA junior cricket
Juniors make last push for finals
Juniors make last push for finals
Sport

Summer Cup reaches final round

Andrew Field took out last Sunday's penultimate round with three under off the stick
Summer Cup reaches final round
Summer Cup reaches final round
Cricket

Down, but not out

Beechworth’s A grade enters final stretch of WDCA season with finals hopes still intact
Down, but not out
Down, but not out
Sport

Strong turnout at Beechworth Tennis Club open day

Perfect conditions greeted casual hitters of all ages
Strong turnout at Beechworth Tennis Club open day
Strong turnout at Beechworth Tennis Club open day

Regional

Police and Courts

A gunshot in the hills: Police “strongly believe” Desmond 'Dezi' Freeman is dead in national park

Police hope crucial piece of evidence leads them to discovery of Dezi Freeman, dead or alive
A gunshot in the hills: Police “strongly believe” Desmond 'Dezi' Freeman is dead in national park
A gunshot in the hills: Police “strongly believe” Desmond 'Dezi' Freeman is dead in national park
Politics and Government

Tobacco crackdown faces early scrutiny

Local MP slams “watered down” legislation as enforcement to smoke out illicit trade begins
Bailey Zimmermann
Tobacco crackdown faces early scrutiny
Tobacco crackdown faces early scrutiny
Emergency Services

Fire truck time bomb: Local plea for inquiry into aging fleet

Community urged to support petition seeking a review of Country Fire Authority and emergency services funding.
Fire truck time bomb: Local plea for inquiry into aging fleet
Fire truck time bomb: Local plea for inquiry into aging fleet
Police and Courts

Wangaratta man leaves trail of theft following North East crime spree

Zachary Wileman was involved in a fatal collision before committing crimes in four local areas
Wangaratta man leaves trail of theft following North East crime spree
Wangaratta man leaves trail of theft following North East crime spree
Emergency Services

"We never rest": behind the lines of Wangaratta CFA's strike team response

Wangaratta and Moyhu group CFA strike teams expected to be scaled back in coming days
\"We never rest\": behind the lines of Wangaratta CFA's strike team response
\"We never rest\": behind the lines of Wangaratta CFA's strike team response
Police and Courts

Woman arrested after stabbing at Cribbes Road

Wangaratta woman hospitalised after being stabbed in the arm, alleged offender apprehended
Woman arrested after stabbing at Cribbes Road
Woman arrested after stabbing at Cribbes Road
Emergency Services

Total Fire Ban for North East on Thursday

North East, North Central, Northern Country and Mallee regions will be under strict fire restrictions
Total Fire Ban for North East on Thursday
Total Fire Ban for North East on Thursday
Emergency Services

Emergency services issue warning ahead of worst fire conditions in years

Locals told to brace for the worst as community gets ready to swelter in severe heat
Emergency services issue warning ahead of worst fire conditions in years
Emergency services issue warning ahead of worst fire conditions in years
Sport

Out of the fire, into the desert: David Brock’s Dakar Rally dream

The 55-year-old Murmungee local is weeks away from lining up at the start line of the world's toughest motor race
Out of the fire, into the desert: David Brock’s Dakar Rally dream
Out of the fire, into the desert: David Brock’s Dakar Rally dream
Emergency Services

Header sparks 40ha blaze in Lilliput

The header was working in the paddock when the paddock fire broke out Tuesday
Header sparks 40ha blaze in Lilliput
Header sparks 40ha blaze in Lilliput
Police and Courts

Alleged car thief switched stolen cars in Wangaratta getaway

Homes were placed on lockdown as police investigated the whereabouts of the alleged thief
Alleged car thief switched stolen cars in Wangaratta getaway
Alleged car thief switched stolen cars in Wangaratta getaway
Police and Courts

Taskforce undertake search for body of fugitive at Mount Buffalo

There are still no signs of Dezi Freeman more than three months since Porepunkah shooting
Taskforce undertake search for body of fugitive at Mount Buffalo
Taskforce undertake search for body of fugitive at Mount Buffalo

Community

Community

Spring Ditch set to draw big crowds

A day of family fun and music at the Stanley Sports Ground on Saturday 7 March
Spring Ditch set to draw big crowds
Spring Ditch set to draw big crowds
Community

Shire residents become Australian citizens

Nine residents from around Indigo Shire undertook oaths to become Australian citizens last week
Shire residents become Australian citizens
Shire residents become Australian citizens
Community

Young cooks program takes off for this year

A cooking program for local high school students kicked off on Tuesday at Quercus Beechworth
Young cooks program takes off for this year
Young cooks program takes off for this year
Community

Dreams shattered for local formal wear hire community project

Successful formal wear not-for-profit community venture moves from Indigo Shire
Dreams shattered for local formal wear hire community project
Dreams shattered for local formal wear hire community project

Rural

Rural

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
Rural

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
Rural

Beefed up for open day

Rosstulla Poll Hereford in Beechworth continues to take part in Stock and Land’s annual ‘Beef W
Beefed up for open day
Beefed up for open day