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Power Saving Bonus now open
The latest round of the State Government's Power Saving Bonus program is now available for eligible concession card holders to help ease the cost-of-living pressures.
30 August, 2025
General News
Sheep and wool
BARRY's CORNER: There was an experienced shearing instructor giving us the benefit of his long history of wielding a...
29 August, 2025
Local News
Legacy's badge day is coming up
Badge Week is Legacy's major fundraiser and will be held again this year...
Local News
How one smile sparked 15 years of friendship
Smiles with Sally is a regular fortnightly column in the Mail-Times...
$16m LOAM Hotel to bring 300 jobs and $150m boost to Grampians region
A multi-million-dollar hotel project in Stawell is set to create more...
Council
Horsham Council quits WSMD, redirects $238k to local projects
The Horsham Rural City Council passed a motion to announce its intention to withdraw from the Wimmera Southern Mallee...
28 August, 2025
Local News
Renewables committee terms approved
The Horsham Rural City Council approved the Terms of Reference for the...
Local News
Horsham council calls for overhaul of energy rate scheme
The Horsham Rural City Council voted unanimously to call for changes to...
Buloke CEO resigns after eight years with organisation
Buloke Shire Council's chief executive, Wayne O'Toole, has resigned from...
Rural
Longerenong College Open Day draws hundreds from across states
WITH a strong motivation to "cultivate careers in agriculture", Longerenong College marketing and business...
13 August, 2025
Local News
Drover’s 3500km sheep trek unearthed in Guthrie family history
In 1882, a 21-year-old drover, a team of men, and 11 thousand sheep made...
Community and balance the key for footballer farmer
Balancing football and farming is not always the easiest to manage, but...
Local News
Government to streamline kangaroo management
The Victorian Government has announced plans to streamline kangaroo...