Media Releases
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Concerned Nannas to continue the fight for better healthcare
NewsMedia releases741 petitions from Towong Shire residents have been handed to the Concerned Nannas in support of better healthcare in the North East.
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Official Opening of the Bullioh-Wyeeboo Female Friendly Facility
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council officially opens the new female-friendly facility at the Bullioh-Wyeeboo Recreation Reserve, supporting inclusive community sport.
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Lighting up the future of the Cudgewa Recreation Reserve
NewsMedia releasesMayor Peter Tolsher has officially switched on new lighting at the Cudgewa Recreation Reserve.
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Bushfire Inquiry submission & registration for online open mic session
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council has made a formal submission to the Parliament of Victoria’s Inquiry into the 2026 summer fires across Victoria.
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Bushfire inquiry urged to visit Towong Shire
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council calls on Victoria’s bushfire inquiry to hold open mic sessions locally so impacted communities can share their lived experience.
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Community opens new Tallandoon Tennis Courts
NewsMedia releasesThe new Tallandoon tennis courts were officially opened by the community, celebrating a $600,000 redevelopment supported by Council and State funding.
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Increased police presence in Towong Shire
NewsMedia releasesCouncil has been advised that there will be an increased Police presence in the Shire over the days and weeks ahead.
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Corryong Elyne Mitchell Library officially reopens
NewsMedia releasesAfter an extensive internal renovation, Towong Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Corryong Elyne Mitchell Library has officially reopened.
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Bridge & Brew to open at Bellbridge container café
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Bellbridge Container Café will soon reopen under the name Bridge & Brew.
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Builder of Bethanga Sports Pavilion announced
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council today announced Q1 Constructions Pty Ltd the successful tenderer for the Bethanga Recreation Reserve Pavilion Project.
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Council Statement – Bellbridge Container Café
NewsMedia releasesCouncil has published a statement regarding the lease of the Bellbridge Container Café (Bellbridge Snack Shack).
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Mayor opens Bellbridge Café and walking trail
NewsMedia releasesNew Snack Shack container café and a 4.2km walking trail officially open in Bellbridge, enhancing local recreation, tourism and community connection.
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2025 Mayoral Election Results
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council has today elected Councillor Peter Tolsher as Mayor and Councillor Denise Anderson as Deputy Mayor both for one-year terms.
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New Tallandoon tennis courts
NewsMedia releasesRedevelopment works are progressing at Tallandoon Recreation Reserve to upgrade the Mitta Valley’s only competition-level tennis courts.
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Works commence on library transformation
NewsMedia releasesCorryong’s Elyne Mitchell Library is closing from 15 October for major upgrades, with temporary library and customer services at Davis Cottage.
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New $3 million sports pavilion for Bethanga
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council is pleased to announce that a new Sports Pavilion will be built at the Bethanga Recreation Reserve.
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Tallangatta Visitor Information Centre completed
NewsMedia releasesThe revitalisation of the Tallangatta Visitor Information Centre is now complete, and it is ready to welcome even more visitors this spring and summer.
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Corryong and local community show up in numbers for big hospital fight
NewsMedia releasesAlmost 300 Corryong and North East residents filled Corryong Memorial Hall on Sunday to back a new hospital on a greenfield site in Albury Wodonga.
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Community rally set for Corryong
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council Mayor Andrew Whitehead announced that Council will be leading a community rally in Corryong on Sunday 10 August.
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Corryong turns 150 – and you're invited!
NewsMedia releasesA once-in-a-generation milestone is almost here: in July 2025, Corryong will mark 150 years since its official proclamation as a township.
