Country Universities Centres are dedicated learning and study hubs that support anyone studying any higher education course anywhere. Mark van Bergen, Centre Manager of CUC Ovens Murray, talks to Kylie about the how they're helping the Wangaratta community access higher education remotely, and the benefits of retaining skilled and qualified locals.

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There wouldn't be many locals who don't know, and don't enjoy, the delicious award-winning offerings at Milawa Cheese. They started in 1988 with their Milawa Blue, and have been creating beautiful artisanal cheeses ever since.  

Jack Condron, Operations Manager, joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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M&M X-Treme World of Fitness is the brain child of Mel and Mike Paul who have been working in the fitness industry for many years, offering a wide range of group fitness classes. Mel and Mike joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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Reality Fine Clothing has been a family-owned, Wangaratta business for more than 30 years, offering a wide array of designer brands. Stacey Thayer joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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North East Funerals is the only family-owned and operated funeral home in Wangaratta, offering an important, meaningful and compassionate service to the community during their toughest times.

Kat Watts, Care Consultant, joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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Season 2 is starting June 27th 2025!

This time we're showcasing our local buinesses in a wonderful collaboration with Invest Wangaratta.

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The last episode of season 1 of This is Wangaratta! In this very special episode Kylie talks to Professor Jane Farmer, a place-based social connection specialist at Swinburne Uni, about the importance of social connection and how Wangaratta does this so well.   Professor Jane Farmer   Professor Jane Farmer - publications

The Wangaratta chapter of Zonta has been helping and encouraging our women and girls since 1988. And the current president of Zonta Wangaratta, Elizabeth Wilson, chatted to Kylie about all the great work they’re doing to help empower and encourage women to achieve their full potential.

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Kevin Felmingham and Marion Gray talk to Kylie about the Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club and how the club has been part of the Wangaratta community for decades. With an emphasis on positively reinforcing good behaviours, and training the owners as well as the dogs, they’ve created a wonderful space for dogs and their owners not just to learn, but to develop friendships and connections.

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With the upcoming Project 365 show on February 22nd 2025 at Avian Park, we wanted to catch up with Pete about the show, what they've been up to since we last spoke, and to revisit the Project 365 origin story shared in our very first interview back in October 2023.

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