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Inside a catastrophic fire day
Long before the first pager sounded on 9 January 2026, CFA strike teams across Victoria were already preparing for a catastrophic day that everyone hoped wouldn’t come.
16 May, 2026
General News
Water birds
BARRY'S CORNER: There have been some observations about the lack of water birds around our waterways lately and...
15 May, 2026
Love Your Mum raises $45,000
Horsham’s second Love Your Mum event has proved a massive success,...
Local News
Eagles down Ararat in tight win
The win couldn't have been any closer for Warrack on Saturday in A Grade...
Local News
Eagles challenge defending premiers
Ararat were on the road to play Warrack on Saturday, and left with the...
Council
Rural concerns grow: Yarriambiack Shire Council wary of federal budget impact
THERE was plenty in Tuesday’s Federal Budget to get the attention of Yarriambiack Shire Council, with multiple...
14 May, 2026
Local News
'We did go early' says council
Discussed at last month's Yarriambiack Shire Council meeting was the...
Local News
Surrounding shires echo muted budget reaction
LAST week’s state budget received an unenthusiastic response from...
Local News
Council welcomes boost
The Yarriambiack Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian State Budget’s...
Rural
Activity ramps up at Longy
Activity is building across the Longerenong College campus as the College farm and training programs move into a busy...
7 May, 2026
Local News
Farmer weighs crop changes amid input shortages
Wimmera farmer Chris Colbert says he has enough fuel to begin sowing his...
Local News
Fire-hit farmer faces fresh fuel uncertainty
Michael Sudholz is speaking from experience when he says the current...
Local News
Milgate elected VFF president
Minyip cropping farmer Ryan Milgate has been named the next president of...