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Our region is growing and with that growth comes opportunity. Over the next ten years, our region population is forecast to increase by 8.4%, bringing with it significant demand across the construction and trades sectors. Current projections suggest we will need around 2,500 new workers in construction alone. Drilling down further, the need becomes even clearer: More than 80 additional plumbers Over 100 construction management roles Around 200 carpenters And up to 500 additional workers...

NE Tracks LLEN supports the Zonta Club of Wangaratta to host the annual International Women’s Day Careers Breakfast for Girls , held in the Oaks Room at the Wangaratta Turf Club on Thursday 5 th May 2026. Many girls from across the region attended the event, representing schools including Rutherglen High School, Beechworth Secondary College, Wangaratta High School, Galen Catholic College and FCJ College Benalla among others. The breakfast brought together a number of guest mentors from...

An 18-year-old Wangaratta apprentice has been recognised for her dedication to the trades after receiving the 2025 Glenrowan Solar Farm Scholarship. Lauren Stone, a second-year apprentice technician with McGregor Machinery, has been awarded the $5,000 scholarship, which will support her continued development in the industry. Lauren began her pathway into the workforce through a school-based apprenticeship in Year 10, a step that led to full-time employment with McGregor Machinery. She plans...