Dear Editor, It's easy to become disheartened by the stories we often see in the news about young people making poor choices. That's why it was such a privilege to judge the Victorian Agricultural Shows Junior Ambassador competition last Saturday in Wangaratta. The six finalists from across regional Victoria were outstanding. They were articulate, respectful, well-presented and passionate about their communities and the future of regional Victoria. These young ambassadors de

As ANZAC Day approaches, communities across the Ovens Valley will once again gather in the stillness of dawn, united in remembrance. In towns both large and small, from our local memorials to the quiet country cenotaphs, there is a shared understanding of what this day means. It is not just a date on the calendar, but a deeply personal moment for many families. Stories of service, sacrifice and loss are woven through generations, carried in old photographs, medals, and the na

I’d like to extend my warmest congratulations to Wangaratta’s own Dr Olivia Stuart, who has been named the Victorian GP Supervisor of the Year by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. This is an outstanding achievement and a wonderful recognition of Dr Stuart’s dedication to her patients, her students, and our wider community. Her commitment to mentoring and supporting the next generation of doctors ensures that regional areas like ours continue to have ac

Vale Ray Dunstan This week in Parliament, I had the honour of paying tribute to the late Ray Dunstan, a remarkable man whose life and...

Today, Monday 18th August, marks Long Tan Day, an occasion to pause and honour the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam veterans. Last...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Congratulations to John and Jennefer Houghton and the late Graham Colson — three deeply respected members of the...

Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the outstanding contributions of Colleen Davis, whose tireless efforts in...