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Emerging farmers of the region unite
About 30 young farmers gathered for an informal barbecue in McKenzie Creek on Wednesday March 12 with a view to arranging regular get-togethers for the emerging farmers in the
19 March, 2025
General News
Couple 'beyond disheartened'
A couple from Kinnabulla is devastated not only by the decision from a company to build a wind farm in their...
19 March, 2025
Local News
Looking for change
MAN IN THE CORNER: The Man in the Corner knows state and federal...
Local News
Fire ready guides for high-risk areas
The Wimmera Emergency Management Team and West Wimmera Shire Council...
Local News
Local lotto win
It was anything but an ordinary Saturday for one person who purchased a...
Council
Council delays skate park upgrade
The Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) has put plans to redevelop the Horsham skate park on hold after voting to defer...
13 March, 2025
Local News
Community feedback leads to pedestrian crossings changes in Horsham CBD
Wombat crossings removed on McLachlan and Firebrace streets roundabout.
Local News
West Wimmera survey interviews to begin
From January 20 West Wimmera Shire Council will begin seeking...
Local News
Minimal cost to shutting off meters, council spokesperson says
The net impact of shutting off meters will be minimal
Rural
“If you don’t know where you’ve been, how do you know where you’re going?” A history of the remarkable Wimmera water ways
Wimmera historian Bob McIlvena 90, who has spent many years researching the largest open channel water system and...
16 November, 2024
Local News
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of...
Local News
CFA warns of harvest fire risk
Following 45 header fires during harvest season in the far north-west,...
Local News
Check sensors, weather stations for 3G reliance
Farmers are being urged to check their devices ahead of the imminent 3G...
Sport
Tim and Queenie out to defend their Mallee Bull title
A picture of Outback Queenie standing proudly next to the iconic Mallee Bull will long be enjoyed by the Mortlock...
7 March, 2025
Local News
Ali and Jerry triumph in Badminton battles
The Horsham Badminton Association’s third week of competition delivered...
Local News
Change for mindset a key for Carter's century with the Horsham Saints
Dezi Carter scored 133 from 200 balls in round 13 of HCA A Grade.
Local News
Benbow thrilled to be selected in Wimmera Mallee open squad for state titles
Jaylen Benbow selected in open netball squad as a 17-year-old.