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The Wangaratta Chronicle is the primary newspaper for the city of Wangaratta in North East Victoria, published by North East Media. For more than 125 years, this local newspaper has been an integral part of the community, capturing and sharing the views, lifestyles, dreams, issues, and characters of its residents.

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Indigo Interview: Thrilled to settle in Beechworth

2 weeks ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

SIMON Schanknecht was born in the coastal town of East London, South Africa and migrated to Australia with his family 25 years ago. After 12 years in Melbourne and 12 years living overseas, he settled in Beechworth about two years ago. “We came to Beechworth to visit family for ten years and are thrilled to finally settle here," he said.
Indigo Interview: Top move to Beechworth

3 weeks ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

MARK Roach was born in Plymouth, a seaside city down in England's southwest. In 2020, after several years working in Sydney, Mark and his wife felt they wanted a healthier environment for their two young daughters and to be closer to his wife’s family who live in Bright. After just one visit, the couple took a chance on Beechworth and have never looked back. What do you do workwise? I work as an actuary for a large international insurer.
Indigo Interview: A love of living in Wahgunyah

1 month ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

PAUL Hauff grew up in Sydney and, with his parents and sister, lived in Castle Hill, then an area of orchards and market gardens. He has lived in Wahgunyah with his wife Jennifer since January 2018. What do you do workwise? I retired from Shell International 12 years ago. I was in Shell all my working life, initially in industrial relations in Australia and Scotland, and thereafter in broader personnel roles in Australia, London and The Netherlands.
Indigo Interview: A love of teaching visual arts

1 month ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

LEAH Stephens was born in Healesville located in the wine and food region of the picturesque Yarra Valley and moved to Stanley in July last year. What do you do workwise? I began teaching three days after moving to Stanley in a Mobile Art Craft Centre (MACC) teacher role. I’m based at Whorouly Primary School and teach the visual arts curriculum to nine schools spanning Carraragarmungee to Harrietville and Oxley to Tawonga.
Shire honours the fallen with bigger crowds, heartfelt thanks

1 month ago | nemedia.com.au | Andy Wilson

A SURGE in popularity, growing awareness, and visitors to Euroa saw last Friday's ANZAC Day ceremonies and celebrations return to pre-pandemic attendance numbers for the day's main events. The dawn service was held at 5:45am, with numbers swelling to over 300 for the march and second service. Euroa RSL President and Vietnam veteran Phil Munt said the crowd along the march route was the biggest he had seen for some time.
Indigo Interview: pedal to the metal

1 month ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

GREG Griffiths was born in Wangaratta, attended primary school in Corowa, moved to Benalla for his secondary education followed by the first four years of work life in Wangaratta. Leaving home, he moved to Melbourne, met and married his wife Sue and lived there for over 40 years. The couple moved to Rutherglen in 2020. What do you do workwise? I am now retired but previously worked in the bicycle industry for 35 years in a number of different roles.
Indigo Interview: A love of teaching

1 month ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

KAYLA Collier grew up in Yackandandah, attended Beechworth Secondary College and moved to Beechworth after getting married to her husband, Will Collier in 2016. Will also went to the college and has lived in the town his whole life. The couple have two young children. What do you do workwise? I went to Charles Sturt University in Thurgoona to complete a Bachelor of Education.
Indigo Interview: A love of building community connections to make a difference

1 month ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

GEORGIA O’Connor grew up in Barwon Heads and moved to Beechworth 11 years ago with her husband. What do you do workwise? I look after our two little kids and work part-time as a community wellbeing officer for the Rural City of Wangaratta. I also support my husband’s business Halliday Design. What brought you to your role/career?
Indigo Interview: A loved career in early childhood education

2 months ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

MARGARET Carey was born in the NSW country town of Yass and lived in Sydney for many years. When she and her husband retired, the couple eventually settled in Stanley in 2023, drawn to the area for its music, art and natural beauty. What did you do workwise?
Indigo Interview: Singing with a big heart

2 months ago | nemedia.com.au | Coral Cooksley

TILLY Pinn was born in Rutherglen and has lived in the town her whole life. Her dad has lived there his whole life too, and Tilly’s mum came from the farming community of Daysdale. What do you do workwise? I work at Chambers Rosewood Vineyards as a vineyard worker. I’m currently being trained to take over from our current vineyard manager, a role that is as daunting as it is exciting.