2007 - October

Former Hospital Site - Beechworth

 

Wahgunyah - Lake Moodemere Trails

Indigo Shire in conjunction with Parks Victoria is seeking expressions of interest in the formation of a Working Group.

Town Planning Student Internship

 

Heritage Advisory Service

Indigo Shire Council is seeking the services of an experienced Heritage Advisor.

Beechworth gets set to welcome Tour:98 of world’s best here one week today

Final preparations are underway in Beechworth for the arrival next Wednesday 17 October of the 2007 Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

Huge Town Garage Sale to attract modern-day fossickers

Bargain hunters from far and wide are set to descend on Yackandandah for the second annual Town Garage Sale this Saturday 20 October.

Beechworth Herald Sun Tour Day Program

Program of activities taking place in Camp Street Beechworth ahead of the arrival of the 2007 Jayco Herald Sun Tour on Wednesday 17 October.

Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee 2007-08

Nominations are now open for membership of the Indigo Shire Council Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee for 2007-08

New book for children takes a ride through Beechworth history

A delightful new book for children, which rediscovers the history of Beechworth, will be officially launched by eminent historian and author, Ian Jones, this Saturday, 20 October at 3pm at the Historic Courthouse.

Matt Clark beats the field of Tour champions

Beechworth Secondary School student, Matt Clark, became the stuff of local legend on Wednesday when he took on the 98 champions competing in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, and beat them.

Rutherglen: Wine Centre of North-East Victoria celebrates a rich viticultural tradition.

New Rutherglen Book to be launched on Friday 26 October at the Rutherglen Wine Experience.

Walktober - Walk to School

Walktober Walk to School will be celebrated on Wednesday 24 October 2007 - this highly successful event is aimed at getting more children walking to and from school.

Citizen of the Year Awards

Nominations are invited for Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Organisation of the Year. Awards will be presented on Australia Day 2009.

Art bargains galore at Fresh & Unframed 2007showcase of Yackandandah creative talent

Yackandandah’s sensational art event, Fresh & Unframed, returns from 3 – 11 November, offering bargain-hunters the chance to pick up a gem for under $150.

Emma George Junior Sporting Scholarship

Nominations are now invited for the Emma George Junior Sporting Scholarship.

Artists inspired by colour and life

Accomplished Beechworth artist, Wendy Stephens, celebrates her first public exhibition in 10 years when she brings the work of The Colour Gang from East Gippsland to join her exhibition, Exhibition Beyond, opening Friday 26 October at the Old Schoolhouse & Studio.

Beechworth Swimming Pool - Structural Problems

 

Beechworth Celtic Festival NEEDS YOU!!

One of Indigo Shire’s premier events, the Beechworth Celtic Festival, returns from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 November with a sensational program of music, dancing, poetry, art, workshops, markets and parades.

Chair appointed for Rutherglen Traffic Committee

Mr Tony Plowman, former Member for Benambra has been appointed as Independent Chair of the Rutherglen Heavy Traffic Deviation Committee.

Yackandandah gears up for fourth big Billy Cart derby

Pit crews are working against the clock preparing their beasts for the open road for the biggest local contest of the year, the Great Yackandandah Billy Cart Race, on Sunday 11 November.