Editorial: Record breaking festival marks 30 years
Now that the dust has settled on the 2025 Man From Snowy River Bush Festival, the board and more than 300 volunteers that made it successful can take a well deserved bow ... As the festival got into full swing, staff from at least four government agencies including the Department of Health and Worksafe descended on the event in search of infractions that impeded organisers and volunteers while trying to deal with record attendances.
Candidate fails to do his homework on preferences
The Liberal Party has been forced to reprint the how-to-vote cards of Indi candidate James Trenery after reports surfaced of an 'unconscionable' land transfer undertaken by independent candidate, Mark McFarlane. Mr Trenery's first how-to-vote card has been distributed on a flyer across the electorate, preferencing Mr McFarlane at number five, ahead of the incumbent Dr Helen Haines.
Trail ride turned into more than a journey
Honor Auchinleck. The days, weeks and months have been very full since I received an email from Pat Leary - the inspiration behind the plan to ride the General Sir Harry Chauvel Memorial Foundation's Border Light Horse Trail. Pat wrote "I am looking into the idea of riding in light horse uniform and saddlery along the Australian Light Horse trail starting from Shepparton to Harden and then from Harden back to Tallangatta.
Best bush bash ever
Corryong was bursting at the seams after visitors began streaming into town from last Monday for the 30th edition of the Man From Snowy River Bush Festival, breaking all records for camping numbers and crowd attendances.
Watch out for deer on the move
With the arrival of deer breeding season, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is reminding communities of the heightened risk of feral deer on the road as well as increased activity and damage across Australia's landscapes including in suburban streets.
Memorial ride rekindles memories and friendships
Honor Auchinleck. As only a High Country town can, the people of Tumut turned out in force last week to welcome the Chauvel Australian Light Horse Memorial Ride to their war memorials in Richmond Park ... a small group of the Chauvel Australian Light Horse Memorial Ride returned with their horses to Tumut so that the oldies didn't miss out.
Festival celebrates major milestone
From humble beginnings on the banks of the Nariel Creek and in community halls throughout the district in 1995, the modern-day Man From Snowy River Bush Festival has grown to be the most successful event of its kind in Australia. The festival promises a weekend of rugged adventure and traditional Australian culture in the heart of the stunning Snowy Mountains.
Free trade doesn’t guarantee a good deal
Federal Member for Indi, Helen Haines, has welcomed news that the Australian government is re-opening discussions with the European Union regarding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) but warns that our agricultural industry should not be compromised in doing so.
