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Music Majic to make history For three days the town of Corryong in the Upper Murray will be swaying, bopping, tapping and stomping to the beats of musos from regional Victoria and NSW. Win $10,000 travel at Walwa's Garden Festival Day A garden based festival day in the Upper Murray with a chance of a $10,000 mega prize, in conjunction with the opening of Walwa's Mountain View Estate with display home open for inspection. Part of the LATIPSOH fundraising campaign. The Southern Cloud In March 1931, the Southern Cloud left Sydney for Melbourne, but never arrived. Two ladies from the Tintaldra Store and local Hotel were aghast at what they had witnessed on that wild stormy day. Free camping - it's the Aussie Way With more than 53 free camping spots to choose from and 9 fabulous caravan parks, all offering something a little different, make the Pure Upper Murray Valleys your next camping destination. The Towong Cup - a classic event It's time to start making preparations for a heart stopping and winning time at the Towong Cup; a classic country race meeting with all the trimmings, festivities and fine fillies from far and near. Pure Country, heritage listed The people are beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, and once you have experienced the pure life and holidaying experience of the Upper Murray, you will be here to stay. Rock around the clock at the Tallangatta 50s Festival weekend The Tallangatta 50s Festival mascot, Katie Scott, 4, will be travelling in style when she arrives at the 2008 Tallangatta 50s Festival this weekend. Expert to lead heritage assessment Museums and collections authority Desmond Kennard has been appointed to lead a significance assessment of the Tallangatta and District Heritage Group's collection of 1950s artefacts.
Corryong Pre-School celebrates Spring clean for local business Towong Shire Council is offering a range of business seminars during the month of September. Workshops and invaluable information to assist local businesses grow and prosper will be provided. Silver Brumby celebrates 50 years Australian author Elyne Mitchell wrote a series of children's' novels and the world acclaimed story of the Silver Brumby. Victoria's oldest grandstand regains her placing on the web Towong Turf Club has joined the World Wide Web and already this is proving a real winner for punters, sponsors, historians and socialites who frequent this grand country racing venue. Volunteer Appreciation Day Annual tourism visitation has increased from approximately 11,000 to more than 30,000 since year 2000, thanks in no small part to the volunteers at the Corryong Visitor Information Centre. Friends of the Rail Trail Cycle through Jarvis Creek or walk or ride from Tallangatta to Old Tallangatta. June 22. Be there! It's on in Corryong A dedicated community group, Arts Upper Murray, have gathered to bring visitors of the Upper Murray a full weekend of bush poetry, art, music and market stalls during the first weekend in April. Grab some Blues at Winnawoo The Community of Old Tallangatta celebrates its heritage and gathers for a wonderful day of Devonshire Blues on the lawns of Winnawoo Manor on Sunday, March 30. The Golden Mitta Valley Autumn is a golden time in the picturesque Mitta Valley; full of mystery, romance and incredible scenery. Towong Shire Council congratulates the Man from Snowy River Bush Festival Acknowledged as one of Australia's most endearing legends, Jack Riley, the Man from Snowy River, will be celebrated along with some of Australia's finest Bush culture as visitors from around the country, and the globe, gather at Corryong in April 2009. Community unites for Man from Snowy River Corryong now has the chance to promote and celebrate the iconic legend of The Man from Snowy River all year round. Victoria's High Country Adventure Victoria Rafting, based in Corryong, offers 1-4 day journeys on the Upper Murray River (Murray Gates) and 1-2 day experiences in the Mitta Gorge. |
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