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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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Nathalia and District Historical Museum

Looking for something to do in Nathalia? Why not check out the Historic Walk and Drive produced by the Nathalia and District Historical Museum!...
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...

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Barwo Staffing Crisis

Barwo Homestead has been strongly supported by the Nathalia and District community for more than 30 years. Recently Barwo sought...
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...

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Nathalia Show Update

AGM next month - More helpers needed!    The first meeting for 2023 (and the first since the last Show!)...
AGM next month - More helpers needed!    The first meeting for 2023 (and the first since the last Show!) was held last week. Reports from stewards were all very positive with lots of high quality entries and overall feedback on the day has been excellent. Thank you to everyone who helped, entered and of course attended on the day. Things are looking positive for a 2023 Show going ahead, but we REALLY do need more helpers, both on the...

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Loch Garry Update

The Loch Garry Flood Protection District Committee Met for the second time since the new committee was established on the...
The Loch Garry Flood Protection District Committee Met for the second time since the new committee was established on the 11th Jan 2023. The first meeting held on the 15th Jan formalised the roles within the committee, Jim Grinter was elected chairman and Roland Huber secretary, Ian and Stuart Grinter will setup a Facebook group to assist the Red Gum Courier in providing updates as necessary. The terms of the GMwater Reference group was discussed and a list of members willing...

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Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre

Have you stopped on your travels and visited the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre? a The Centre is full...
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...

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NCN Health Nathalia Emu and Kangaroo Sculptures

Have you been to see NCN Health's New Sculptures? On Thursday, the 13th of October 2022 NCN Health had the...
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...

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Lock Garry Flood Protection District Meeting

A large crowd of 100  turned out Wednesday evening, 11th of January to the Kaarimba Hall concerned about the future...
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...

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Community Bank New Years Eve Carnival Nathalia 2022!

to all our volunteers who put in a massive effort leading up to the carnival, throughout the day, to set...
to all our volunteers who put in a massive effort leading up to the carnival, throughout the day, to set up and keep things going, and helping pack up afterwards and the next morning. Another huge thank you to the Coordinator Wayne Limbrick, who without his dedication the carnival may not have happened.   Thanks to Airwize Pyrotechnic Displays for the fantastic fireworks to finish off an amazing night. The Bendigo Community Bank Nathalia New Years Eve Carnival would not...

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Nathalia Barmah Business & Tourisms New Redgum Table...

On Wednesday the 14th of December NBBT's new redgum table was delivered to its new home at the Barmah Forest...
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...

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Nathalia Christmas Market is on Tomorrow!!

Its finally here, only one more sleep till the Nathalia Christmas Market! Nathalia Primary School will be selling Cherries tomorrow...
Its finally here, only one more sleep till the Nathalia Christmas Market! Nathalia Primary School will be selling Cherries tomorrow at the Market and also conducting their Christmas Raffle!! We will have the talented Bernie James Performing for us from 9.00am followed by the amazing Shane and Ellie!! We have lots of great stalls happening for your Christmas Shopping needs! Live music, great food and an early visit from Santa!! Oh and let's not forget the Face Painting for the...

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Nathalia Community Bank New Years Eve Carnival 2022

The latest update on the Community Bank New Years Carnival! This year we will have Market Stalls, Carnival Rides, Animal...
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    ...

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