Media releases

​High Country Rail Trail Draft Masterplan Unveiled

Council have developed a draft Masterplan to help guide future development of the High Country Rail Trail and now invite your feedback.

​A Strategic Plan for Agriculture in Towong Shire

Our draft Strategic Plan for Agriculture is now available for viewing and feedback.

Year in Review

Bellbridge Boathouse – From great idea to a shovel ready project

Towong Shire Council have secured funding to take the Bellbridge Boathouse project from a great idea to an investment and shovel ready project.

​Prepare your property ahead of the upcoming Fire Season

With the fire season quickly approaching, Towong Shire Council is encouraging our communities to take steps to be prepared.

​Reintroducing ‘Fixing Country Roads’ Program Will Do Just That

Towong Shire Council Mayor Andrew Whitehead is advocating for the Victorian Government to reinstate a rural roads improvement program to help councils deal with the costs of road maintenance.

Corryong Hosts Annual High-Country Visitor Information Centre Summit

​Over 60 Visitor Information Centre staff and volunteers from across the region were welcomed to Corryong on Tuesday 11 October for the annual High Country Visitor Information Centre Summit.

Educators the key to long-term childcare services in Corryong.

Council recognises there is significant community concern regarding limited access to early years services, particularly childcare and Outside of School and Holiday Care (OSHC) in the Upper Murray.

Work Commencing on 24-Hour Aviation Fuel Facility at Corryong Airport

Installation of a self-serve 24-hour aviation fuel facility at Corryong Airport will commence next month.

Stage Two Works Completed in Tallangatta Holiday Park Transformation

Stage two of the Tallangatta Holiday Park Transformation has been completed.

Budget 2022-23 Endorsed

​Council’s 2022/23 Budget was formally adopted at the June Council meeting following a public exhibition period from 27 April to 31 May 2022. 

Proposed Budget 2022/23 released for community feedback

Towong Shire Council has released its Proposed Budget for 2022/23 for public feedback and is calling on community members to share their views.

Draft plans for Corryong CBD Streetscape Project on display

Council has now received funding for the project through the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund and has developed draft plans which are now on display for community feedback.

Draft plans for Mitta Mitta Streetscape Project now on display

Draft plans for upgrades to Mitta Mitta Streetscape are now on display for community feedback.

Over $22 million worth of grants for recovery projects in Towong Shire

​Towong Shire Council is elated at the news that 26 projects have been successful in receiving grants through the National Recovery and Resilience Agency's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants.

Works on the Great River Road Project move ahead

​Infrastructure works on the Great River Road project are forging ahead – securing the Upper Murray as a premier destination for drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, bushwalkers and campers.

​Community invited to play a part in Municipal Recovery Plan Workshops

Community members are invited to attend a Municipal Recovery Plan Workshop as part of the ongoing recovery efforts across the Upper Murray.

​Register for 'Are you bogged mate' Men’s Roast Dinner

Towong Shire Council is bringing Mary O'Brien of 'Are you bogged mate?' back to the Upper Murray to talk about men's mental health, 'the mongrel black dog' and suicide.

2022 Australia Day Community Award Winners

​Council, in partnership with local community groups, recognised the achievements of community members at Australia Day Community Award Ceremonies across the Shire on 26 January 2022.

Farm Shed Exemption Policy extended for 12 months

​At the December 2021 Council meeting, Towong Shire Council approved a 12-month extension of the Farm Shed Exemption Policy until 1 January 2023.