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Showgirl winners are pictured: Marita Taylor (Hopetoun Showgirl), Maryanne Landrigan, Moya Poulton (Lady of the Day), Tamika Burdett, Brittany Poulton, Laura Poulton (Miss Tiny Tot), and Keaton Poulton (Master Tiny Tot).

FLASHBACK: October 17 1996

Hopetoun was blessed wth perfect weather for the two-day Centennial show on October 13-14.

17 October, 2026

Malcom Scott Woods will be remembered for his compassionate heart, cheeky spirit, and unwavering devotion to his family, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and treasured moments. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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A life lived his own way: remembering Malcom Woods

Strapper Amy Cattanach with Manangatang Cup winner Miracle Spin.

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Bobbin-Martin lock in hat-trick at Manangatang

Warracknabeal Special Developmental School students gained hands-on experience with their Business Initiative. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Old pallets, new opportunities for WSDS students

Tanner Eldridge, Emily Schultz, Charlotte Paech and Maddi Petschel at the 2025 Jeparit Show. Photo: LES GRAETZ

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Jeparit Show returns this Sunday

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Kim Fulcher (left), Val Fordham, Wendy Batchelor, Jan Morris and Di Walter travelled to Rainbow in the old side corridor carriage during the last day of the inaugural Wimmera Shiraz and Jazz train journey.

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Shiraz and Jazz train the perfect vintage

Leadership Wimmera graduates participate in an outdoor activity as part of the program, which has supported more than 750 regional leaders since 2002. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Leadership program leaves a lasting mark

The Warracknabeal Police said they would enforce road rules relevant to the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

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E-bike and e-scooter riders warned over road rule compliance

Left image: 2026 Tour Group at the First Australian Division Memorial at Pozières, on the Somme. There are five Australian Division memorials in Belgium and northern France, sited at locations heavily associated with each Division's involvement on the Western Front. Right image: Pam Cupper pictured at the grave of Private Allan Matthews, 3rd Australian Pioneers, who died on October 25, 1918 (17 days before the Armistice on November 11, 1918). He is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, northern France. Allan Matthews is related to Pam's husband, Phil Taylor.

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Wimmera connections to the Western Front

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Dorothy McIntosh (left), Steve Cross, Helen Osborne, Fay Cray, Brian Miller and Maree Cross enjoy a break in the shade.

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Shiraz and Jazz train the perfect vintage

Sporting a $112,000 smile is Horsham-based District 17 headquarters fire brigade captain, Doug Mitchell, knowing the allocation of Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program grants funding will add to their arsenal of equipment, such as their existing Field Operations Vehicle which was used to assist communications via Starlink during the Natimuk fire earlier this year.

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Windfall for local emergency services

Visitors were attracted from far and wide to attend Mrs Decker's talk on the mural on Sunday, October 11.

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Mural brings back memories

The Warracknabeal Show drew a strong crowd with families enjoying everything from animal displays to hands-on activities. It was a grand day out for Jada Preston-Broomfield, Harper Preston-Broomfield, Zahra Paech, Rohli Paech with Ange Preston-Broomfield, Erin Paech, as they buy a raffle ticket from Warracknabeal Action Group members Graeme Massey (sitting) and Kathryn Wilken. Photo credit: DAVID WARD

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Show day shines bright

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