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When it comes to developing sustainable operations and services in your business, it can be difficult to know where to start. The Inland Rail Skills Academy and The Ecoefficiency Group (TEG) are partnering to provide education on how to improve and promote your business’s sustainability initiatives to your clients and staff. Inland Rail contractors will continue ground investigations, surveys, utility relocation and site establishment works near Broadford’s Short Street bridge during May. Inland Rail contractors will begin construction of the new vehicle underpass, which requires the closure of the Anderson Street bridge in May. Inland Rail contractors will establish project worksites and undertake surveys and investigations in Wandong during May. Inland Rail contractors will continue ground condition surveys, project site works and approved tree and vegetation removal around the Marchbanks Road bridge during May. Inland Rail contractors will continue site establishment works in and around the Benalla Station Precinct during May 2025. These works are required ahead of construction starting later this year. Inland Rail Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Australian Rail Track Corporation. ABN 73 094 819 520 All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe premiers kicked 9.16 in edging out Lavington in round 3 but landed an impressive 18.9 (117) to 5.11 (41) "We were pretty efficient and cleaned that (inaccuracy) up last week we nearly doubled Lavington inside 50s but we got on top in the clearances in the second half and had better entries," coach Sam Murray explained Lochie O'Brien and Ed Dayman chipped in with three apiece while Will Christie was best on ground with a double O'Brien has continued his strong start in his second season out of the AFL while Noah Scholte impressed in his fifth game "Noah's pressure as a small forward was outstanding," Murray praised Corey Rich kicked two goals for the home team joining Beau O'Neill and Brad St John in the best fast brand and they'll get some sides," Murray said of the winless opposition Raiders are away to North Albury in round 5 while Rovers have the week off after playing the season-opener against Wangaratta The Hawks lead the competition from Wangaratta on percentage with a 4-1 record Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! COUNCIL SUPPORT: Cr. Dave Fuller (back left) and Cr. Harvey Benton (middle) pictured with peace runners. PHOTOS: Grace Fredsberg THE Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run passed through Wangaratta on Wednesday, making a special visit to St Patrick's Primary School, which played host to the run back in 2013. File pictureResidents of a Wangaratta home have escaped without injury after a blaze at the property on Easter Monday morning Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueFire and Rescue Victoria firefighters were called to a house fire on Leishman Street Five people were inside the home and were safely evacuated with one treated by paramedics at the scene but the roof and lounge room sustained significant damage "Crews arrived on scene within six minutes and were able to get the fire quickly extinguished in less than half an hour," an FRV spokesperson said In other news, Highway Patrol officers caught a man five times over the limit in Benalla on Good Friday The driver's licence was suspended and his vehicle was impounded after he produced a reading of 0.260 A blaze that damaged a Wodonga home on Friday night The carport of the Snowden Street property was alight when FRV crews arrived with flames spreading to the adjoining weatherboard house He likes to tell great stories of people in our communities Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords UNSEEN EXHIBITS: Sandra Neville with artefacts connected to the Wangaratta Historical Society’s nationally significant Marianne Gibson quilt to be displayed over the two weekends THE Wangaratta Historical Society Museum will be featuring new exhibits over two weekends on May 3 from 10am to 1pm as part of the Australian Heritage Festival and National Trust Heritage Month For more than 40 years the National Trust has connected the nation through the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations The festival offers unique opportunities for the community to engage .. GETTING IN EARLY: Edwina McFarland from Chesney Vale cast her vote for James Trenery wanting to see a change in government this election THE line to the Wareena Park Hall pre-polling booth in Wangaratta rolled out the door as it opened on Tuesday morning with the first votes of the 2025 federal election now in A steady crowd of voters rolled in throughout the morning and they were greeted by supporters predominantly in orange (Independent incumbent Helen Haines supporters) red (Labor's Mitch Bridges supporters) or blue (Liberal's.. See a photo you like? Click here to purchase a print or digital copy ARTISANS MARKET: Robyn Coles, Kristy Cavayf, Jennie Turner and Marion Rak are are among those getting ready for Saturday's Wangaratta West Artisans Market. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club members are tricycling at Apex Park from 1.30pm today, April 30 (BYO chair). The club will also host indoor carpet bowls on Thursday from 1pm, cards (500) on Friday from 1.30pm, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 1pm and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all in the clubrooms or the adjoining St Patrick's supper room. There will be breakfast at the Quality ... LIGHTING UP THE SKY: Weather events lit up the sky with the Aurora captured on camera at Winton Wetlands on Thursday, 17 April at 11:30pm. PHOTO: Kurt Hicking WANGARATTA has recorded its driest April in 98 years, with the Bureau of Meteorology's weather station at Wangaratta Airport only recording 3.2mm of rainfall for the month. It's the least since the city had just 1mm for April in 1927. It brings Wangaratta's annual total for the first four months of 2025 to 119.4mm, which is well below the historical mean of 167.4mm. A WANGARATTA teen charged with stabbing and ultimately paralysing a man was released on bail, with strict conditions, on Thursday. Picture by Victoria PolicePolice have seized a sawn-off gun ammunition and marijuana from a home in Wangaratta with the occupant alleged to have assaulted a detective during Wednesday's raid Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueConnor Jacob Van Der Loon became agitated and screamed in court on Thursday The court heard police attended his Cribbes Road home about 8.45am on April 30 to serve a firearm prohibition order Van Der Loon was asked if he had any guns or firearm-related items A search found a shortened .22 calibre rifle multiple identity cards in 10 different names The Wangaratta court heard Van Der Loon became agitated during the search and paced up and down a hallway he allegedly became more enraged and pushed a detective MORE COURT STORIES The court heard he threatened to kill the policeman as he was led away Van Der Loon is also alleged to have had ecstasy pills when searched by police on a bike track on February 8 Concerns were raised in court about Van Der Loon's access to guns "Police have great concerns for the community as this is the third incident where the accused has been located with a firearm and ammunition in his possession," the court heard Lawyer Geoff Clancy suggested his client could report to police daily if bailed but magistrate Ian Watkins questioned how that would ameliorate the risk posed by the 21-year-old "He's got all his supports in place and with the memory of prison so fresh in his mind he still manages to have a firearm," Mr Watkins said "We don't yet know whether or not the firearm is operable but certainly somebody who had that pointed at them would take it seriously rubbed his hair when told he was being refused release held his head in his hands and shouted at those in court The 21-year-old will return to court on May 12 Inland Rail has re-opened the Green Street bridge in Wangaratta for traffic has removed the traffic barriers to allow the flow traffic and pedestrians over the rail line for the first time since January Inland Rail would like to thank the residents of Wangaratta for their patience and understanding while works were taking place on the bridge Inland Rail needed to replace the bridge and lower the railway tracks to create the required clearances for the safe passage of double-stacked freight trains The tracks were realigned and lowered by 2.8 metres and the central pier of the old bridge was removed and the new bridge built in the same location The connecting pedestrian pathway to Roy St East will remain closed for further work early next year The bridge structure is made up of two 50-tonne main girders fifteen 3-tonne cross girders and 50 concrete transfloor sections and was assembled onsite and lifted into place in September Inland Rail Delivery Director Beveridge to Albury said: “The opening of the Green Street bridge is another step forward for the Inland Rail project “Thank you to the people of Wangaratta for their patience and understanding as we carried out the work “We’ve had great support from the local council “We look forward to finishing the rest of the railway station precinct next year.” Visualisations for the two Hume Freeway sites and the Marchbanks Road bridge replacement in Broadford have been released by Inland Rail before construction begins later this year The new Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is open to traffic following the completion of works by Inland Rail Local and First Nations businesses and community members in Wagga Wagga will have a chance to find out about potential commercial opportunities on the Albury to Illabo section of the Inland Rail project at a ‘Meet the Contractor’ event being held in town tomorrow Inland Rail has taken a major step towards completing the Stockinbingal to Parkes section of the project on schedule after successfully conducting a 60-hour rail possession over the weekend in which all scheduled works were completed Inland Rail Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Australian Rail Track Corporation A WANGARATTA teen who is accused of stabbing a 37-year-old man at a Wangaratta home on Friday night was “blacked out” drunk Round-the-clock works between 6am Saturday 22 March and 6pm Monday 24 March Works 6am-7pm Monday to Sunday between 25-31 March During the track possession other works will include drainage excavations near the Docker Street footbridge area landscaping within the station precinct and asphalting of the new platform Works following the possession from 25 March to 31 March will include landscaping lift shaft and platform installation and underground utility works A track possession is when the rail line is closed to trains to allow workers to safely carry out construction, upgrade or maintenance works. For passenger service changes visit, vline.com.au or transportnsw.info High-rail plant including excavator and dump trucks will be used within the work areas For any concerns or enquiries please phone 1800 929 244 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works Inland Rail contractors will continue ground investigations utility relocation and site establishment works near Broadford’s Short Street bridge during May Inland Rail contractors will begin construction of the new vehicle underpass which requires the closure of the Anderson Street bridge in May Inland Rail contractors will establish project worksites and undertake surveys and investigations in Wandong during May Let the Good Times Roll at the Wangaratta Pacing Cup Get ready for an action-packed night of harness racing and family fun at the Yarrawonga Refrigeration & Airconditioning Wangaratta Pacing Cup The Reflex Glass / J & T Joinery Trotters Cup will see top trotters battle it out under the lights in a thrilling Country Cup showdown Whether you’re a racing fan, looking for a great night out, or just want to soak up the festival vibes, Wangaratta Pacing Cup is the place to be! For more details, call Bernadette at 0413 180 423 or visit thetrots.com.au OLIVIA-GRACE STACEY PEARSE was born at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Tuesday 8 April at 9:34am and weighed 3.9kg (8lb 7oz) She is the sister of Ashlin Auld and the daughter of Haley Pearse of Benalla MALAKAI PRUDEK was born at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Tuesday 22 April at 7:30pm and weighed 3kg (6lb 6oz) He is the son of Irogil Pacquing and Marcus Prudek of Katunga PROVIDING THE BUZZ: Doug Hamilton's P51 Mustang built in 1944 will be at the Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly In this Sunday 27 April from 9am at the Wangaratta Airport GET on down to the fifth biennial Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly In this Sunday 27 April at 9am at the Wangaratta Airport (Greta Road) for an incredible spectacle of a diverse array of classic vehicles vintage and classic cars and motorbikes will be on display and in action as well as a stationary engines working display NEW ROBIN HOOD: Junior archer Cyruss Allen recently shot a 'Robin Hood' meaning one of his arrows was shot so perfectly at the same spot that it impaled another of his arrows IT has been a very busy time for Wangaratta Target Archers Ben Allen proudly represented the club at the 2025 Victorian State Short Range Championships held in Werribee putting in a solid performance despite the challenging Wangaratta Target Archers held the third round of the Wang Shield This competition is held monthly over the year and the result.. JACKSON MARK VAN BERLO was born at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Tuesday 25 March at 11.29am and weighed 4.17kg (9lb 2oz) He is the son of Rowie Van Berlo and Dylan Van Berlo of Peechelba AIRLIE AMAYA MORIARTY was born at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Thursday 3 April at 10:28am and weighed 2.5kg (5lb 6oz) She is the sister of Skye and daughter of Emily and Beau Moriarty of Wangaratta and surrounding towns for its annual AFL Community Camp next week The Tigers will visit a number of schools across the region on Monday The Club will also hold a community event at Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre at 3.15pm for the public to meet the team Richmond will be at Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic centre for an Auskick and Superkick meet and greet with Player Signings and Photo opportunities from 4.30pm to 5.45pm The travelling players will also visit local organisations sports programs and hospitals as part of the trip and the entire AFL North East Border and broader Murray Bushrangers region make up the Club’s Next Generation Academy zone The Tigers also have a strong footprint in town which extends through Aligned Leisure’s management of gyms 3.15pm- 4.00pm at Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre Richmond Football Club Wangaratta Community Event Hosted by Dale Weightman includes appearances from Adem Yze Very limited tickets are available to the free event here. All the game day information ahead of Richmond's Round 9 clash against West Coast at the 'G Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash Mykelti Lefau will headline a Richmond contingent visiting Samoa next month Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land INTRIGUING PIECE: Director Rachel Arndt with the amazing hand-built loom made by Sydney-based artist Blake Griffiths - one of the highlights of the Trading Cloth exhibition being held in Gallery 2 at the Wangaratta Art Gallery hand-built loom made by Sydney-based artist Blake Griffiths is featured in an exhibition currently being held at Wangaratta Art Gallery The work was selected for the prestigious blockbuster art exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia and is included in Griffiths’ exhibition at Wangaratta Art Gallery alongside work inspired by his travels in Iceland Rural City of Wangaratta newly elected Mayor Irene Grant praised the community benefits of the modern infrastructure being delivered as part of the Inland Rail project in Wangaratta and Glenrowan During a recent tour of the Wangaratta site Mayor Grant said she had been “absolutely impressed” by what she had seen “One of the main benefits to Wangaratta will be the accessibility to the railway precinct “And the fact that there will be added parking at the precinct and the whole project coming together with the improvements to the environment and also to the landscaping “We’ve managed to retain some of the historic infrastructure which complements the new infrastructure that’s been built here.” Mayor Grant said Council was also hearing very positive feedback from Glenrowan “I think it’s credit to ARTC (Inland Rail) in the manner in which they have liaised with the community kept the community involved and informed.” Images: Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Delivery Director Ed Walker (left) and Senior Project Manager Russell Hamilton (right) with Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Irene Grant When it comes to developing sustainable operations and services in your business it can be difficult to know where to start The Inland Rail Skills Academy and The Ecoefficiency Group (TEG) are partnering to provide education on how to improve and promote your business’s sustainability initiatives to your clients and staff Download a sustainability action plan template that can be used by suppliers to help improve their sustainable business credentials Download a Sustainability Policy template that can be used by suppliers to help improve their sustainable business credentials HAVE YOUR SAY: Young people are invited to join members of the Co-Design Group for the Youth Strategy (left to right) Edward Browne Rachel Harrop (Rural City of Wangaratta youth development officer) Bree Cashman (Rural City of Wangaratta youth engagement officer) Aleeta Carmody and Simone Nolan (Rural City of Wangaratta manager arts culture and events) to participate in a survey at local youth events THE Rural City of Wangaratta is inviting young people aged 12-25 to lead the way in the new 'What YOUth Want' campaign The quick and easy 60-second survey is designed by and for young people This initiative empowers participants to voice their ideas young individuals stand a chance to win great prizes in.. It was an all local affair in last night’s Yarrawonga Refrigeration and Airconditioning Wangaratta Pacing Cup Proving too good despite her second row draw trained and driven by a ‘home crew’ Former Club committeeman Bernie Blackshaw bred the mare along with his wife while Peter Romero prepares the daughter of Rock N Roll Heaven Topping off the local connection is young reinsman Harry O’Neill “It is always good to see a local to win especially one of the big races and even more especially when it’s us,” Romero said “I know Bernie has a strong connection to the club and I am rapt for him and Marg.” Caught two-back along the pegs as Sunstar worked to the lead from barrier six Tizzy Lizzie received a minor check along the back straight before gaining a saloon passage along the inside Tizzy Lizzie reached the front in the final stride to score by a half-neck from Our Cheeky Devil Sassyola was three metres away third in 1:58.6 over 2210 metres “It was a great win,” Romero said “Earlier in the week I told Harry I think we can win this “I wasn’t saying she was a certainty I just felt this could be her night and thankfully it was “Once she got motoring she hit the line strongly and got there just in time.” having won the 2016 edition with former rising star Wingara With his career cut short after 13 wins and two placings from 18 starts Wingara’s victories also include the George Croxford Tribute “It’s been a while since I won the Cup so it is great to be on the honour roll again,” Romero said Having his fifth start back after an 11-month absence from the races due to a serious suspensory injury Abitofadreamer claimed the Reflex Glass / J and T Joinery Wangaratta Trotters Cup in track record time for driver Mark Pitt the son of Used To Me also provided trainer Kim Procter with her dream of winning a Cup “I couldn’t be prouder of him,” Procter said “I was devastated when he injured his suspensory and it has been a long road back “He spent seven months in a small paddock “I have to thank Ray and Deb Pace for helping with his leg when he first injured it and the vet Nick Robson for his ongoing advice.” strategy and Quaddie for the 7-race Cup program at Wangaratta Sunday night.  R1 – 6:39pm – Len Canny Memorial Wangaratta Pace - 2210m R2 – 7:11pm – Michael Carey Tribute Pace (3rd Ht.) – 2210m  Epic Orion hasn’t had the best of luck with draws this season and now gets an advantageous map to break through There’s speed inside which normally takes cover so I’m hoping he can muster quick enough to keep Arraps wide R3 – 7:46pm – West Side Tavern Wangaratta Maiden Pace – 2210m  Totally Stunning I have been with her past few starts and I think I’m prepared to forgive her form with some luckless outings She may be able to find the front from the handy draw and if she does will take some catching BACK: 2 Totally Stunning – 1 Unit (win) R4 – 8:21pm – Yarrawonga Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Wangaratta Pacing Cup – 2210m  Big Bad Ossie looks very well suited here dropping back from a much tougher assignment at Melton behind a smart one particularly his 2nd behind the talented Sirlou in the Cobram Cup but Ryan Sanderson is a talented driver to get him into the race at the right time BACK: 12 Big Bad Ossie – 3 Units (win) R5 – 8:55pm – Reflex Glass / J&T Joinery Wangaratta Trotters Cup – 2210m  Frosty Girl is on the short back up from Wednesday night here and although she went down as a short favourite and she gets a suitable field and positive map to return to the winner’s circle R6 – 9:20pm – APCO Wangaratta Pace – 2210m  R7 – 9:45pm – Yarrawonga Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Trot (2nd Ht.) – 2210m  Lizzies Son is worth sticking with here on the strength of his effort at Shepparton on Tuesday He showed a very good turn of foot at the end of his race there to win well I suspect on that effort he responds well to new driver Mark Pitt which is a plus For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll therefore with a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au Tuesday's trials at Wangaratta will be streamed live on Racing.com from 9am AEDT.  All 10 trials can be watched live in the video player below from 8.55am AEDT, with replays to follow shortly after each heat. The premiers start their defence against Wangaratta on Saturday Picture by James WiltshireWangaratta Rovers will field 15 premiership players in the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League's season-opener against Wangaratta on Saturday although grand final star Kieren Parnell and best and fairest runner-up Tom Boyd (syndesmosis surgery) are unavailable Wangaratta has named its three recruits - Parker Heatley Jasper Craven and former player Matt Hedin Rovers will host the match at the WJ Findlay Oval from 2pm Georgia SmithSports Journalist FOR THE KIDS: Wangaratta's Frankie Batty, 4, accompanied by her mum Jade Martin, was happy to donate to the Good Friday Appeal when firefighter Hamish Steer came collecting on Friday. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner THE Wangaratta community turned out in numbers to break a major Good Friday Appeal milestone as its community spirit and generosity was on show once again. The rural city ticked over $3 million in its 56 years of fundraising for the Royal Children’s Hospital, tallying one of its biggest ever annual totals of $125,987. Wangaratta and district Good Friday Appeal coordinator Alex Carmody said after... PROVIDING THE BUZZ: Doug Hamilton's P51 Mustang built in 1944 will be at the Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly In this Sunday, 27 April from 9am at the Wangaratta Airport GET on down to the fifth biennial Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly In this Sunday, 27 April at 9am at the Wangaratta Airport (Greta Road) for an incredible spectacle of a diverse array of classic vehicles. Hundreds of historic trucks, veteran, vintage and classic cars and motorbikes will be on display and in action, as well as a stationary engines working display. Watch 27sTwo alleged burglars catch fire during car theft. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) CREATIVE EXPRESSION: A new exhibition by Maureen Varnavsky has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens in Wangaratta. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling LOCAL artist and sculptor Maureen Varnavsky is showcasing a range of works in her first solo exhibition called Obscurity, which has opened at Wangaratta's Art Gallery on Ovens. Maureen said the theme of this exhibition was inspired by university studies based on how society relates to older women becoming less important, less noticeable and less obvious. She said ambiguity in her artwork invites peo... CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced WELCOMED PROPOSAL: Emily Chong will get much use out of a new dog park with Bella WANGARATTA'S sole off-leash dog park in Mitchell Avenue is to be expanded The Victorian government has confirmed that the council-owned dog park has been successful in gaining a share of $4.9 million offered in the latest round of its new and upgraded Dog Parks Program said Mansfield and Benalla had also been successful to receive funding for dog parks Key features of the Wangaratta Station Precinct design are starting to take shape The Wangaratta community has told us safety and accessibility across the station precinct is important to them Our modern infrastructure will deliver these benefits as we build a fast freight line that will connect Australia Our contractor McConnell Dowell is constructing a new accessible pedestrian underpass with lifts ramps and stairs; a new station platform with shade structures; and a new car park on the western side of the station We’ve also restored connectivity at the station entrance by filling in the “Dive” to create a better connection between the station and Norton Street businesses other improvements the community will start seeing include construction of an additional 26 car parking spaces an 18-metre ‘kiss and ride’ facility and installation of artwork sympathetic to the heritage features of the station We’re on track to complete works in Wangaratta in 2025 Learn more: Beveridge to Albury section of Inland Rail