Murtoa Progress Association News

Traders Christmas Shopping and Farmers Market this Sunday

Christmas Carols in the street

Farmers Market – Saturday November 14

Leanne graduates

Leanne Mcintrye Yew has successfully graduated from the 2015 Wimmera Development Association’s Leadership Program Leanne participated in the Regional Leadership Skills program which builds life skills to enhance participation in the workplace, community and personal arenas. Regional Leadership program participants identify, design and implement a leadership project in their workplace or community. This culminates in...

Community Action Plan to be reviewed

Murtoa’s Community Action Plan for 2015 will be reviewed and updated at the next meeting of the Murtoa Progress Association on Tuesday 17th November. The Action Plan is prepared by the Progress Association in consultation with the community and with the assistance of the Yarriambiack Shire Council. The plan is used to identify and prioritise...

Farmers Market – Saturday September 12

Murtoa to host “The Dressmaker” producer and author

 OCTOBER 2nd is when Murtoa’s BIG Weekend begins with a “Dressmaker” movie dress-up   event during the Mechanics Hall official Art Show opening, featuring Murtoa shot stills from   the film, the film’s producer, Sue Maslin and author Rosalie Ham, who will judge the event.     Live Celtic music from the BordererS and lots...

Murtoa’s BIG Weekend, proudly sponsored by GrainCorp, is in its 18th year

Murtoa’s BIG Weekend, proudly sponsored by GrainCorp, is in its 18th year. This year promises to be the biggest yet, and will be held on 2, 3 & 4 October. Several new events on offer will add a new dimension to Murtoa’s usual great attractions. The unique Australian National Heritage listed Mighty Murtoa Stick Shed,...

Lola Cowie celebrates 35 years as caretaker at Murtoa Caravan Park

Last night the Murtoa Community acknowledged Lola Cowie’s 35 years as Caretaker at the Murtoa Caravan Park with a presentation from the Yarriambiack Shire Council and the Murtoa Progress Association. Lola was joined by her children Alistair, Ailsa, Ewen, Lola, Peter and Ross who surprised her by their attendance. Remaining son Neil was absent due...

Big Weekend planning begins

Planning for the 2015 Big Weekend will commence with the first meeting of the committee scheduled for next Wednesday evening 25th March. The committee is seeking additional volunteers to help plan for this year’s Big Weekend and interested persons are invited to attend the meeting at SLAAM in McDonald Street commencing at 7.30pm. Persons wishing...