Looking for something to do locally as the weather cools down? Why not jump in the car with the heater on and visit the Picola silo art. A painting of the Superb Parrot! While you're out there pop across the road to the Picola Hotel for some lunch and a coffee!  A little history on Picola and this project - Picola is a small farming community with a population of approximately 330 people, located in northern Victoria. As you enter...

The Loch Garry Reference Committee held its third meeting on Thursday 27 April. The committee was formed in January 2023, to review the service requirements of the Loch Garry Flood Protection District infrastructure and its operating rules. The meeting included a site visit to the regulator at Loch Garry and the nearby levee breaches. At the meeting, the committee discussed revisions to the operating rules, which dictate when the regulator is operated by Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), and when Loch Garry...

Barwo Homestead Priorities Since our last update, a Working Group has been formed to investigate options for Barwo Homestead. The Working Group consists of community representatives and members of Barwo’s Committee of Management. The Working Group reports back to the Committee of Management. Both the Working Group and the Committee of Management agree on two priorities –retaining aged care beds in Nathalia, and using Barwo Homestead to provide services to older people in the local community. Potential uses for Barwo’s...

Although it was wet under foot, the weather gods were kind on Easter Saturday (April 8) for the annual Nathalia Easter Market!  We had a good crowd wandering through the variety of stalls and activities whilst enjoying the entertainment provided by the incredible Shane & Ellie in the rotunda!               The Nathalia CFA supported the Easter Market with demonstrations. They were lucky enough to get a photo with the Easter Bunny! The Nathalia Women’s Health and Support Group held...

Nathalia, Numurkah and Wunghnu residents are invited to have their say on management of the lower Broken and Nine Mile creeks at a community workshop being held by Goulburn Broken CMA.GB CMA River Health and Environmental Water Project Coordinator Pam Beattie said the workshop would focus on what is valued most about the creek by the community, desired improvements and identifying top priorities for works. The feedback will contribute to GB CMA’s Environmental Water Management Plan. “Goulburn Broken CMA will...

It's only a hop, step and jump away! We will be running our annual Easter Market this year on Saturday the 8th of April, from 8.30am until 1pm! This is always a great local event with lots of fun for all ages! Kids activities, live music, plenty of shopping and small businesses to support, plus great food and coffee! Just under 6 weeks to go, so pencil this one into your holiday schedule for a great day out! A We still...

A large number of concerned residents attended the Barwo Homestead crisis meeting , Wednesday 22nd February at the Nathalia Recreation Reserve hall.   Federal MP Sam Birrell member for Nicholls opened the meeting welcoming everyone in attendance and briefly describing the current national workforce shortage, and plans for a new training centre for Shepparton.   Bill Baxter spoke briefly of the 30 year history of Barwo Homestead and his involvement on the fundraising committee to get the project off the...

Looking for something to do in Nathalia? Why not check out the Historic Walk and Drive produced by the Nathalia and District Historical Museum! Grab a brochure from the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre (73 Blake Street, Nathalia), Superb Reads Bookshop (39 Blake Street, Nathalia), Nathalia Printers (51 Blake Street), or download a copy from our website! Enjoy a trip back through time and discover the fascinating history of some of the prominent historical buildings and sites around town. This brochure has a map with...