The He(ART)beat of Willaura initiative has taken out the Heritage and Culture award at the 2020 Tidy Towns awards.
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These took place over YouTube on Saturday night, with the Willaura Modern Incorporated project beating eleven other entries from across Victoria
Host Charlie Ranger said: "After the Willaura Railway station fell to disrepair and vandals, a commutyi groups. of volunters, with the help of VicTrack, Ararat Rural City Council and Willaura Historical Society coverted it into a gallery space, cultural precinct and community hub."
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"You might say full steam ahead."
The initiative was also one of several recipients of the Keep Victoria Beautiful gift fund award for its courthouse studio project.
More to come.
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Alexander Darling
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
