Barwo Homestead has been strongly supported by the Nathalia and District community for more than 30 years. Recently Barwo sought more residents to move into the Homestead and this helped boost numbers. Barwo is in a sound financial position and can continue to provide a valued service to the community. Now Barwo is seeking more staff. Nationally there is a staffing crisis with businesses and organisations struggling to recruit for all types of jobs. Health care and community services are...

Have you stopped on your travels and visited the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre? a The Centre is full of fascinating historical pictures and information that will leave you feeling reconnected to our pioneering days! There is so much to know about our history and some very generous locals have spent a lot of time putting this information and history together for people to enjoy! a There are plenty of local brochures on things to do around Nathalia and...

Have you been to see NCN Health's New Sculptures? On Thursday, the 13th of October 2022 NCN Health had the unveiling of two beautiful sculptures kindly donated by Vic and Joan Dohnt.  Back in March 2022, Vic approached the hospital to ask permission to use the site for the sculptures, he was very appreciative that they agreed. From there, he got in contact with Mark Niglia from Shepparton, an artist and Sculptor with the idea of doing an Emu and Kangaroo...

A large crowd of 100  turned out Wednesday evening, 11th of January to the Kaarimba Hall concerned about the future operations of the Loch Garry Flood protection scheme and costs to repair the levee banks destroyed by the recent floods. Jim Grinter was unanimously appointed to chair the meeting. Thoughts were given to those whom have lost their homes and the tragic drowning of one of the local residents. The recent flood was similar to that of 1974. 740 meters...

On Wednesday the 14th of December NBBT's new redgum table was delivered to its new home at the Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre! We are so excited to finally see this amazing work of art in real life!! Lindsay Moore from Windfall Timber Furniture has done an amazing job creating this unique piece for us!  The table was designed in the shape of the Moira Shire with each major town and road carved into the wood! It is truly stunning and...

The latest update on the Community Bank New Years Carnival! This year we will have Market Stalls, Carnival Rides, Animal Nursery (sponsored by Limo's Mitre 10 and Rural Supplies) Woodchop and Sleeper Cutting, Show and shine (from 3pm in Weir Street) and the Firework Display at Midnight (sponsored by Nathalia IGA & Ryan Meat Company)!! Major Raffle will be drawn at 10:45pm! We have so many great prizes this year!! NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR:   NATHALIA COMMUNITY BENDIGO BANK    ...

Preparation for the Nathalia 2022 Christmas Market on the 10th of December is well underway and fast approaching! The market will run from 9am to 1pm at the Blake St. Plantation We have 19 stalls booked in but still have room for more! If anyone is interested in holding a stall, please get in touch urgently, as we need to finalise our stalls shortly. We welcome anyone selling personal gifts, clothing, Christmas fare etc. We also welcome local organisations that have Christmas Raffles to...

Have you visited the Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre lately? Did you know that there is a great little Gift Shop inside filled with lots of local produce and gifts from our region?! There are also some cute souvenirs for visiting tourists!  If you are looking for a book written by a local author or about the local region the gift shop has these available for purchase! The gift shop also has a range of maps of the local...