Snowy locks in long term contracts
Snowy Hydro continues to strengthen its critical role underpinning reliability while enabling Australia's renewable energy transition with the signing of major energy contracts with Aula Energy and TagEnergy, securing new capacity in wind generation and grid-scale battery storage. The long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Aula Energy will see Snowy Hydro procure 120MW of renewable energy from the Carmody's Hill Wind Farm in South Australia.
Local show kicks more goals
After being in danger of folding several years ago, the Corryong Show underwent a revamp and a change of date which has revitalised the community event, culminating in it being named the Corryong Event of the Year at this year's Australia Day ceremony.
Little school is doing big things
Walwa Primary School may be small in size but last Friday it proved once again that it continues to 'punch above its weight'. Hosting the F–2 Cluster Day, Walwa PS proudly showcased the hard work, learning and progress its students have made across the year - much of it centred around their impressive Food and Fibre program.
Responders commended for their commitment to community
Two Corryong locals were celebrated at the recent Ambulance Victoria (AV) Hume Staff Recognition Awards, taking home official recognition for their years of outstanding service providing pre-hospital health care and education to the community.
Young people get behind ‘fire ready’ drive
Almost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA between 3 and 29 October on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative. The figure represents an 11 per cent increase on new applicants during the same period last year. ... "To also see so many people wanting to take the next step and join their local brigade shows the strong sense of volunteerism that runs through this state": CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan.
