Media Releases
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Official Opening of the Bullioh-Wyeboo 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.
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Corryong Elyne Mitchell Library set for transformation
NewsMedia releasesTowong Shire Council has secured $320,000 through the Victorian Government’s 2024–25 Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.
