New provider for Beechworth childcare and kindergarten services Published on 25 March 2025 Indigo Shire will negotiate a lease with Alpine Children’s Services to occupy the Mayday Hills Beechworth Childcare and Kindergarten Centre from January 2026 Tagged as: , Media Releases
World-class trail network opens in Rutherglen Published on 19 February 2025 A landmark $5.13M trail network set to transform tourism and community life in Rutherglen has been officially opened. Tagged as: , Media Releases
World Heritage Listing a significant step closer Published on 31 January 2025 Indigo Shire has moved a step closer to being recognised on the global stage following the backing of the Australian Government for the Victorian Goldfields to seek World Heritage Listing. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Volunteers and community leaders recognised with Australia Day awards Published on 26 January 2025 Paul Schirmer, a longtime Barnawartha resident, has been named Indigo Shire's 2025 Citizen of the Year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council welcomes enquiry recommendations Published on 29 November 2024 Indigo Shire Mayor, Sophie Price has welcomed the findings of a State Government inquiry into local government funding and services, saying many of the recommendations if implemented will have a significant impact on Council’s future financial sustainability. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sophie Price returned as Mayor of Indigo Shire Published on 19 November 2024 Councillor Sophie Price has been elected unopposed to lead Indigo Shire for the next two years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Historic Precinct added to National Heritage List Published on 17 August 2024 A major milestone in the recognition of the Beechworth Historic Precinct’s value to Australia’s cultural history has been realised with the site added to the National Heritage List. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councils unite to advocate for better health outcomes Published on 13 August 2024 Serious concerns about the provision of health care services to meet the needs of rural and regional communities across North East Victoria have been aired at a special meeting of Indigo, Alpine and Towong Shire Councils. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rail Trail reaches major milestone Published on 07 August 2024 One of Indigo Shire’s most ambitious projects, the 32.7 kilometre Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail has been officially opened. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Chiltern and Barnawartha recreation facilities officially open Published on 06 August 2024 Two upgraded recreational facilities in Chiltern and Barnawartha, with a combined value of more than $1.2M, have been officially opened. Tagged as: , Media Releases