Yarrawonga News

Council election information online

Victorians unsure which local council election they must vote in can quickly and easily check using the ‘Find My Council’ feature, launched on the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website today. Elections for all councils in Victoria will take...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

In for whole of first term

They didn’t appear like this at yesterday’s monthly zoom meeting but Federation Council’s Deputy Mayor Shaun Whitechurch (left), pictured with Mayor Pat Bourke, was re-elected unopposed in the role yesterday. It means the re-election of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Mulwala mum wins gold at AusMumpreneur Awards

A local mum from Rennie Jenn Donovan, who founded Social Media and Marketing Australia and Spend With Us - Buy From a Bush Business Marketplace has been named the Winner of the People’s Choice, Making a Difference (Business) Award at the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Mulwala mum wins gold at AusMumpreneur Awards

A local mum from Rennie Jenn Donovan, who founded Social Media and Marketing Australia and Spend With Us - Buy From a Bush Business Marketplace has been named the Winner of the People’s Choice, Making a Difference (Business) Award at the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

A voice for the unheard

PALS CEO Julie Brooks is no stranger to advocating for groups of people and achieving the intended target which is why she is nominating as a candidate for the upcoming Moira Shire election. Julie is a third-generation community member who was born...

Emma Prior

Speed reduction considered

A speed reduction along the Murray Valley Highway could be in the pipeline with Moira Shire Council actioning a letter of endorsement to Regional Roads Victoria.

Emma Prior

Mulwala 23-lot subdivision approved

The first of a two-stage general residential development in North Street Mulwala is scheduled for a November/December start date. The development application for a 23-lot subdivision with lots ranging in size from 653sqm to 928sqm on general...

Robert Muir

Border restrictions to ease next week

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced in her press conference this morning, that NSW public health orders are being amended to allow border residents to cross the river more easily. Ms Berejiklian said the amended public health orders were...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Snakes slither into spring

With the days becoming warmer, snakes are starting to emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Senior Wildlife Management Officer, Therese...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Sole traders finally included

Sole traders on the Victorian side of the border are relieved after it was finally announced they will now be able to access state funding to ensure the longevity of their business.

Emma Prior

Reconnecting - sometimes it’s the little things

With the ongoing pandemic, there has never been a more important time to reach out to our friends and family. Moira Shire Mayor Libro Mustica said there was little doubt we all knew someone who was feeling the challenges served up by COVID-19...

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Restrictions eased

Regional Victoria will take further steps out of COVID-19 restrictions as of this Thursday with a “ring of steel” to be placed around Melbourne to prevent residents from travelling into regional Victoria.

Jared Loughnan

Common sense prevails for Victorian farmers

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the adoption of the National Agriculture Worker Code by Victoria and neighbouring states South Australia and New South Wales. VFF President David Jochinke said the adoption is a huge win for farming...

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Registered burn-offs boom as fire season looms

CFA has praised Victorians for registering their burn-offs as thousands more have taken the opportunity to clean up their properties this winter compared to last year. Six thousand more burn-offs were registered with ESTA between the start of May...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Water testing underway

Progress continues on the Corowa aquatic centre complex with the 50-metre pool filled for waterproof testing late last week. Hines Construction site manager Simon Green said the testing was important to check for leaks within the structure and allow...

Adrienne Hartnett

Locals international design award

The solar energy park at ClubMulwala has won a prestigious international design award.

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Top speakers for MDA topics

The 2020 Murray Darling Association’s annual, three-day video conference with a star-studded line-up of 26 guest speakers is to be held on September 14, 15 and 16. “The program includes presentations from an impressive line-up of speakers...

Robert Muir

Clubs extremely disappointed

Our three licensed clubs are extremely disappointed with no further easing of COVID-19 restrictions for regional Victoria. Country Victoria eagerly awaited news of further easing of restrictions on many fronts at the press conference delivered by...

Robert Muir

Bringing smiles to the community

In a time of distance and uncertainty a number of community initiatives have popped up in the area, bringing smiles to the faces of locals. One such initiative is The Share Table on McNally. The Share Table, located at 48 McNally Street Yarrawong...

Emma Prior