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In good faith
Summer 2026, and how ironic it seems that, as we enter another year, Australia is experiencing severe floods in the north and extreme heat days and fires in the south.
18 January, 2026
General News
No Water - No Life: A History of the Mackenzie Creek (part one)
To celebrate the release of Bob McIlvena's book ‘Waters Of The Wimmera’, we're taking a look back at his ever-popular...
15 January, 2026
Local News
Hopetoun Crochet group makes tartan rug
The Hopetoun Crochet group ended another year (2025) with our challenge...
Local News
No structural damage in Patchewollock
Firefighters continue to monitor two major fires burning near...
Local News
Lana Horman named 2025 dux
Lana Horman has been named dux of Hopetoun P-12 College after achieving...
Council
Buloke Shire appoints new CEO
THE Buloke Shire Council has officially appointed Daniel McLoughlan as its new chief executive, following a...
27 October, 2025
Rural
Government to streamline kangaroo management
The Victorian Government has announced plans to streamline kangaroo management in the state, and the Victorian...
11 July, 2025