Son of a gun salutes
After completing his apprenticeship in the junior ranks by winning two titles in 2028 an 2019, Tooma-based horseman Travis Bandy has taken out the senior Stockman’s Challenge at this year’s Man From Snowy River Bush Festival. Travis is following in his father Scott’s footsteps, a five-time victor of the prestigious event.
Stage filled with rhythm and rhyme
Georgina Swan. As stockwhips woke the echoes, they gathered at Banjo’s Block to celebrate the tradition that gave rise to the Man From Snowy River festival - bush poetry and music. For the audience, it was a chance to pay homage to Banjo Paterson’s iconic poem, to hear favourite classic verses and to discover new poets and works...
Walk among our pioneers
The old section of Corryong cemetery - now known as the Corryong Pioneer Memorial Cemetery - which served Corryong and the Upper Murray district, holds its fair share of saints, strugglers, vagabonds and rough diamonds. Following on from the success of the Upper Murray Historical Society’s 2018 Cemetery Walk it has been decided to repeat the event this year, following interruptions by bushfire and a pandemic.
Festival moves with the times
This year’s Man From Snowy River Bush Festival may well be the most successful in terms of numbers judging by the early arrivals in town this week. "We have managed to overcome several turbulent years to be genuinely excited with what we have in front of us in delivering the 2023 festival," said board chair, Cameron Jackson.
Wild dog data kept securely
Pastoralists and land managers can have complete confidence the information they record about wild dog activity, control and livestock attacks entered on FeralScan ® (including WildDogScan ®) is kept confidential and managed securely.
Bull shows his class
Local beef stud, Challambi Charolais of Greg Greg, met with success after attending the Sydney Royal Easter Show to compete in the Charolais judging. They entered Challambi Sargent (pictured), a 19-month only bull weighing 752kgs, which went on to win his class and reserve Junior Champion.
Clips dig deeper into our history
Corryong local, Vicki Kane, has created a YouTube channel titled ‘Hidden History of the Upper Murray’ which delves into past incidents and events in the region ... "With an increase of tourism due to Easter visitors and The Man from Snowy River Festival I wanted to create some clips that told more about the Upper Murray," Vicki said. "We have such a rich history. It took resilience and community spirit to survive in this remote area."
Communities feel a new energy
The North East is Australia’s most active community energy region and Corryong is at the forefront of new technology. Indigo Power is driving a number of new initiatives including building community energy hubs in towns across the North East and Southern NSW.
