Latest news
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Corryong Skatepark Officially Opened
Media releasesTowong Shire Council and community members came together to celebrate the official opening of the Corryong Skatepark on Saturday, 22 March.
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Walwa Kinder makes move to new site
NewsMedia releasesWalwa Kindergarten has officially moved from the Hall to a new building on the grounds of Walwa Primary School.
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Community engagement for 2025-29 Council Plan launched
NewsMedia releasesWe're hosting a range of engagement sessions for residents across the Shire.
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Free ATDW listing for tourism businesses
NewsMedia releasesWe're launching free 12-month ATDW tourism listings for local Towong Shire businesses.
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Shire Celebrates Australia Day Awards and New Citizens
Media releasesThe 2025 Australia Day Community Awards took place across the Shire on Sunday, January 26.
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Fire Danger Period Announced for Towong Shire
NewsMedia releasesThe Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for these municipalities in CFA’s North East region including Towong Shire.
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New destination tourism website launched
Media releasesThe Undiscovered website, featuring the Upper Murray, Mitta Valley, and Lake Hume regions has now launched!
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Our 2023/24 Annual Report is now available
NewsMedia releasesOur 2023/24 Annual Report was adopted at the October Council meeting and is now available online or as a hardcopy on request.
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Prepare Your Home and Property for Fire Season
Media releasesTowong Shire Council is encouraging our communities to take steps to prepare their homes and properties for the upcoming fire season.
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Council’s Mount Elliot Adventure Park Masterplan
Media releasesTowong Shire Council has developed a draft plan for the sustainable use of the Mount Elliot State Forest Reserve as an adventure tourism destination.
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Councils Unite to Advocate for Better Health Outcomes
Media releasesSerious concerns about the provision of health care services to meet the needs of rural and regional communities across North East Victoria.
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Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub Closure
Media releasesThe funding to support the Hub’s operations will now cease on June 30th 2024 and the Upper Murray Recovery Hub will close.
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Warm Winter Read
Media releasesCalling all early risers, morning motivators, lunchtime readers, after work relaxers, and bedtime snugglers! Join the Warm Winter Read this June-August!
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IDAHOBIT Day
Media releasesWe’re proud to be celebrating IDAHOBIT Day, standing together with our community as we raise the rainbow flag.
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Introducing New Kerbside Collection Service for Residents
Media releasesTowong Shire Council is excited to announce changes to its waste collection service, set to take effect from June 2024.
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ANZAC Exhibition Official Launch at Towong Shire Libraries
Media releasesTowong Shire libraries in Corryong and Tallangatta will be showcasing a collection of local war heroes assembled by Year 6 students, as part of an ANZAC Day research project.
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Exciting Progress for Corryong Skatepark: Contract Awarded
Media releasesProgress on the new skatepark in Corryong is gaining momentum. At the March Ordinary Council Meeting, Haley Constructions was awarded the contract to bring this vision to life.
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Council Invites Community Input for Township Structure Plans
Media releasesTowong Shire Council is calling on residents to participate in shaping the future of Bellbridge, Corryong, and Tallangatta through the development of Township Structure Plans.
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Council Seeks $25 Million Federal Funding for High Country Rail Trail
Media releasesWe're excited to announce our application for $25 million in funding from the Federal Government's Regional Partnerships and Precincts Program to support the development of the HCRT.
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Towong Shire Council Extends Parking Bay Depth on Hanson Street
Media releasesFollowing a Notice of Motion, Towong Shire Council has announced plans to extend the parking bay depth on the westbound (Corryong Memorial Hall) side of Hanson Street.
