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The Rural Ambassador Awards are a national competition, with Ms Wilken now progressing to the regional stage. The regional winner will represent Wimmera Show Societies at the 2027 Melbourne Royal Show Finals.

Courtney Wilken named Rural Ambassador

Embodying community passion, Courtney Wilken was named the 2026 Rural Ambassador for the Warracknabeal Show.

27 October, 2026

Warracknabeal Secondary College Year 12 students enjoyed a celebration day in Bendigo, participating in a range of activities including go-karting, Laserforce, and arcade games before beginning their final exams on October 27. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Students celebrate before exams

Summer searches climb a temperatures climb - feature photo

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Summer searches climb a temperatures climb

Jill Robbins (front) sits at the gravesite of her parents, Hazel and George Griffiths, at the Laen North Cemetery. She is joined by her daughters, Trish Lehmann (back left) and Nikki Russell, and sister-in-law Lynette Griffiths. The group visited Laen as part of the Minyip & District Historical Society’s annual cemetery walk.

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Local history shared in Laen

Pilot Officer Joshua Hutchinson and Air Commodore Andrew McHugh, CSM, at his graduation parade at RAAF Base East Sale. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Josh reaches new heights with RAAF award

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Robert Frank Eastick pictured on enlistment.

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Veteran's Voices: Robert Eastick

Amber Joy Poulton brought the songs of country music's greatest female stars to life during her Honky Tonk Queens performance. Photo credit: Natalie Anderson

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Honky Tonk Queens strikes a chord in Warracknabeal

Wimmera Mallee News’ 2026 footy tipping competition winner Rhonda Whitford (right) with Wimmera Mallee News' Mackenzie Book (left) and Helloworld Travel Horsham's Kate Janetzki.

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Simple strategy sees Rhonda claim $2500 tipping competition

A $51 million Coalition pledge to restore passenger trains to Dimboola and Mildura has renewed calls for improved rail connections across the region. Photo credit: NATALIE ANDERSON

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Coalition’s $51m pledge to bring passenger trains back

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Member for Lowan Emma Kealy met with Yarriambiack Shire councillors and community members at Warracknabeal's Anzac Park on Tuesday, October 20, to announce a $2 million commitment towards the precinct's redevelopment. Photo credit: NATALIE ANDERSON

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$2M Anzac Park pledge

The Warracknabeal Energy Park has received State Government approval, but concerns over the planning process and potential impacts are mounting.

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Wind farm approval process under scrutiny

Warracknabeal Secondary College students showered Warracknabeal Primary School students with colour during the end of Term Colour Run. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Warracknabeal students embrace colourful chaos

The Beulah Supermarket was once the heart of the Southern Mallee town before a devastating fire destroyed the iconic building in 2019. The Beulah community is now working towards securing a purpose-built supermarket to restore this crucial service and support Beulah's future.

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Election push for store

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