Nathalia Christmas Market 2023!

Nathalia's annual Christmas Market is happening on the 9th of December! We are thrilled to announce that expressions of interest...
Nathalia's annual Christmas Market is happening on the 9th of December! We are thrilled to announce that expressions of interest emails for stallholders have been sent out, and the response has been incredible! We have already received a number of applications, and it looks like this year's market is going to be our best one yet. So mark your calendars and save the date! If you have been considering having a stall at our local market, now is the time...
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Nathalia Barwo Homestead Update

Barwo Homestead update In the last update Barwo had a number of options to investigate. Barwo’s Committee of Management and...
Barwo Homestead update In the last update Barwo had a number of options to investigate. Barwo’s Committee of Management and the Working Group have been gathering information and talking to other providers as those options are explored. Becoming a Supported Residential Service was one of the options. The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing provided plenty of information about running a Service. Expected income and expenses were calculated and showed a loss would be incurred even if the facility was...
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Picola Silo Art

Looking for something to do locally as the weather cools down? Why not jump in the car with the heater...
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...
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Nathalia Show Update May 2023

This years Nathalia Show theme has been announced! The theme for the Show will be ‘Fun, Food & Family’. The Show...
This years Nathalia Show theme has been announced! The theme for the Show will be ‘Fun, Food & Family’. The Show will be held on Saturday 7th October. The Committee are hoping to have even more entertainment this year, as well as a wider variety of food trucks and stalls alongside all the usual family friendly favourites! If anyone has any contacts or suggestions for the day, please get in touch with the Show Committee. The Committee would especially love to hear...
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Loch Garry Community Update 3 May 2023

The Loch Garry Reference Committee held its third meeting on Thursday 27 April. The committee was formed in January 2023,...
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...
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Barwo Homestead - Update

Barwo Homestead Priorities Since our last update, a Working Group has been formed to investigate options for Barwo Homestead. The...
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...
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Nathalia Easter Market

Although it was wet under foot, the weather gods were kind on Easter Saturday (April 8) for the annual Nathalia...
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...
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Nathalia Botanical Walk

With the beautiful weather and autumn leaves changing into their glorious colours, what better time to go for a walk...
With the beautiful weather and autumn leaves changing into their glorious colours, what better time to go for a walk along Baala - the Broken Creek and check out the local botanical flora!  The walk goes from Main Bridge to Squeezy Bridge - Looped Walk Time:10 minutes  Slow-45 mins. An easy picturesque walk on Baala levee bank along a flat, bitumen pathway. Suitable for people with walking sticks/walkers. The walk is about 410 metres each way.You can pick up the Nathalia Botanical Walk...
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Lower Broken and Nine Mile Creeks

Nathalia, Numurkah and Wunghnu residents are invited to have their say on management of the lower Broken and Nine Mile...
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...
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TJ's IGA Nathalia Show & Shine and Swap Meet 2023

TJ's IGA Nathalia Show & Shine and Swap Meet is just around the Corner! a Just under 2 weeks to...
TJ's IGA Nathalia Show & Shine and Swap Meet is just around the Corner! a Just under 2 weeks to go, Sunday March 19th! This is always a great event that brings people from far and wide to our local community!  If you are looking for a fun weekend, grab some friends or bring the family for a great day out in Nathalia! There will be kids entertainment, Major Raffle and loads of prizes! Only $5 per ticket for spectators and...
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Nathalia Easter Market 2023

It's only a hop, step and jump away! We will be running our annual Easter Market this year on Saturday...
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...
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Aged Care in Crisis

A large number of concerned residents attended the Barwo Homestead crisis meeting , Wednesday 22nd February at the Nathalia Recreation...
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...
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