Ovens and Murray Advertiser

The Ovens and Murray Advertiser, which is also known as The Chiltern and Howlong Times, Ovens Register, and Beechworth and District News, is a weekly newspaper published in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. It is printed in English and provides local news and updates to the community.

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Play set to have audiences in stitches

1 week ago | omadvertiser.com.au | Coral Cooksley

BEECHWORTH’S Karin Michellini fell in love with acting five years ago when she successfully auditioned for the local theatre company’s play ‘Trial and Error’. “It was a challenge and a real’ trial and error’ for me having never acted before,” she said. Karin plays the role of a French maid in Beechworth Theatre Company’s (BTC) farcical play ‘Clue’ hitting the stage Friday night...
Nurse practitioner explains role at U3A next week

1 week ago | omadvertiser.com.au | Coral Cooksley

INDIGO U3A (University of the Third Age) continues to boost its reach to people in the community catering for a variety of interests with new courses. Exciting programs and one day sessions are now on offer to anyone interested regardless of age providing people are prepared to abide by the organisation’s rules and regulations. U3A president Neil Townsend said next Wednesday, 14 May is a one-off s...
Trip down memory lane for Beechworth couple

1 week ago | omadvertiser.com.au | Coral Cooksley

LAST weekend’s Drive Back in Time was an exciting trip down memory lane for Beechworth’s Kathleen and Andrew Gosden. The couple were delighted to see two vintage cars - a 1923 Rolls Royce and 1927 Chevrolet on show - earlier owned by Kathleen’s father Des Chick from Wangaratta. “My father restored the Chevrolet in the mid to late 70s,” she said. “We had a farm and as kids we learned to dr...
A love of living in Wahgunyah

1 week ago | omadvertiser.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.
SES volunteers giving back to community

1 week ago | omadvertiser.com.au | Coral Cooksley

FOR Beechworth SES volunteer Chris Novak, shifting from Melbourne for a tree change to a small country town has given him a chance to give back to community. Chris, with fellow volunteer Samantha Getty, spoke to community members and visitors alike at Saturday Beechworth Farmer’s market about the local SES role emergency service. The volunteer-based organisation manages emergency response to stor...
Art exhibition draws creative community together

1 week ago | omadvertiser.com.au | Coral Cooksley

PROFESSIONAL art summed up a recent exhibition ‘Round the Bends’ in Stanley by an artist taking up her brush again after a busy few years teaching. Stanley’s Leah Stephens, who recently moved to the small village, felt connected to community through showcasing her work. “I was so impressed with how many community members were heavily invested and involved,” she said. “It's helped me get b...
Community grants and sponsorships up for grabs

1 week ago | omadvertiser.com.au | Coral Cooksley

BEECHWORTH’S Leanne Vickers and treasurer for recent startup pickleball club in the town is keeping fingers crossed for a grant or sponsorship from Bendigo Bank – Community Bank Beechworth & District. Among representatives from community organisations, Leanne joined last week’s information evening on Wednesday held by the bank in the Beechworth Town Hall. Attendees had the chance to gain knowl...
Haines wins third term

1 week ago | omadvertiser.com.au | Steve Kelly

INDEPENDENT Helen Haines swept to a resounding victory to return to the seat of Indi for a third successive term. Dr Haines has 58.37 per cent of the two-candidate-preferred (TCP) vote, with nearest rival Liberal James Trenery on 41.63pc (TCP). From 98,952 votes counted, the first preference vote was up on the 2022 election for Dr Haines with 42.88pc (40,153), a swing of 2.20pc, while Mr Trenery acc...
Grant to help boost local tourism

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

A GRANT from the state government’s regional tourism investment fund received by Indigo Vineyard is set to help boost the local economy with increased visitation to the area. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced successful recipients of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024 in mid-April. Indigo Vineyard is one of 15 tourism businesses with small scale project...
Beechworth ANZAC Day service draws huge crowd

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

FOR cousins Tim and Terry Scanlan and Rhonda Martin the main address for Beechworth’s ANZAC Day service delivered by Beechworth Secondary College (BSC) students had been a proud moment. BSC captains Poppy Voight and Aya McInerney shared the story of two local brothers Ronald John Scanlan (Terry and Rhonda’s father) and Hedley Milton Scanlan (Tim’s father) who both served in the Second World W...