Wangaratta Chronicle

SPORTAGE LEADING THE KIA SALES BOOM LAST year was a bumper year for Kia. With total sales of 78,330 the Korean manufacturer finished third in the overall sales race behind Toyota and Mazda, the company‘s first–ever podium finish.

Switch to the flat proves a winner for Rowe SWITCHING from 400m hurdles to the flat has proved successful for Jasmine Rowe from Boronia who powered home to win the Rural City of Wangaratta Wangaratta Women’s Gift final and collect her biggest payday to date.

Back to school this week IT’S that time of the year again when school kids, teachers, and parents gear up for the back to school rush. While things like uniforms, books, pick-up and drop-off times, school lunches, excitement and nerves fill the minds of those headed to...

Vehicles stolen across region, one found burnt out SEVERAL vehicles allegedly stolen from Chiltern overnight have been found ditched in the Wangaratta area this morning.

13 hours ago · LOCAL firefighters are remaining on high alert with the forecast of hot weather and potential dry lightning expected to sweep through the state on Sunday and Monday. CFA District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Steve Contessa said thunderstorm activity over the weekend will bring a risk of ...

SPORTAGE LEADING THE KIA SALES BOOM LAST year was a bumper year for Kia. With total sales of 78,330 the Korean manufacturer finished third in the overall sales race behind Toyota and Mazda, the company‘s first–ever podium finish.

Dec 16, 2024 · Cryer's Bridge replacement approved. THE Cryer's Bridge on Myrrhee-Whitlands Road will be replaced by Nelmac, a job that will cost $670,732. Works will involve the installation of a single span, concrete beam and concrete reinforced deck bridge.

Jan 3, 2025 · THIS weekend is forecast to be the hottest Wangaratta has seen in four years and authorities are urging people to take precautions. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting 40 degrees on Saturday and 39 degrees on Sunday for the city. Last year's maximum temperature of 39.6 degrees was recorded in ...

Dec 16, 2024 · A FORMER Wangaratta man’s persistent breach of an intervention order made a victim lose sleep and feel overpowered, a court has heard. Appearing in the custody box of Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court this week after his arrest on Sunday night, the defendant pleaded guilty to more than 80 contacts to a victim of an intervention order between October 19 and November 14 this year.