Updated ( 24/12/2008 )
Spending plans

ALPINE Shire will inject $150,00 into the Myrtleford McNamara Recreation Reserve Ablett Pavilion thanks to the Federal Government’s infrastructure funding for local councils. more --->

Surgical precision

ALEX Barker underwent surgery to remove his appendix on the same week as sitting three year 12 exams, and managed to top the school with an impressive 97.05 ENTER. more --->

Hut rises from the ashes

THE rebuilding of a Victorian High Country icon was completed last week, five years after it was destroyed by bushfire. more --->

No sour grapes: Vaccaro

FORMER Alpine Shire councillor, Mario Vaccaro, has called on the Municipal Election Tribunal to review the shire’s recent election. more --->

Trout determined to return to Eden

POREPUNKAH resident Travis Wayth has raised more than $10,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation after covering about 190km from Eden to Jindabyne. more --->

Rain aids bumper second crop

POREPUNKAH green tea growers Colin and Sue Walker are reaping the rewards of an almost 10 year labor. more --->

Faint hope becomes reality

THURSDAY morning saw a small unofficial party walk on the new Fainter Falls walking track. more --->

Centre gets a facelift

MYRTLEFORD’S Visitor Information Centre has undergone a facelift thanks to the efforts of the Alpine Shire Council’s Alpine Ambassadors and community volunteers. more --->

Carols bring in the crowds

THE Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club held its annual Carols by Candlelight in Mt Beauty’s Federation Square last week. more --->

Maroons locked in

WHOROULY moved a step closer to realising its dream of reaching the WDCA finals on Saturday with another strong batting performance guiding it to a 50-run win over Beechworth. more --->