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.
Festival sends a coo-ee!
This year’s Man From Snowy River Bush Festival is set to be bigger than ever ... "While we have had much support from volunteers committees and staff in the lead up to the festival, this year has also focused on welcoming back locals to join us celebrating our Australian Bush heritage, which will include Sunday beinga free day for all locals": board chair, Cameron Jackson.
