The Upper Murray community gathered in solidarity at the Corryong Events Centre on Friday night to support one another and those who have suffered loss and hardships since the 2019-20 bushfires.

The fourth Corryong Spirit event carried the message of ‘Shining a Light into the Darkness’ and the guest speakers reinforced that sentiment. Corryong-born James Greenshields, a former Australian Army Officer with 17 years of service, told of his experiences that led him to co-found and facilitate Leadership and Men’s Wellbeing at the Emergent Leaders Foundation. His powerful address held the audience enthralled.

Actor and comedian, Nick Steain, put smiles on people’s faces while also speaking of how he lives his life on the philosophy that ‘nothing lasts but nothing is lost’.

Local author, Sarah Harris, also shared her uplifting poem ‘Bittersweet’ which was received with a lot of emotion.

This article appeared in Corryong Courier, 21 August 2025.
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