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Recycling audit shows contamination rate increase
A recent audit of West Wimmera Shire’s recycling bins has revealed a significant increase in contamination rates, highlighting the need for greater awareness about correct
27 February, 2025
General News
Energy project plans power on
Energy Vault will be the contractor tasked with delivering the 100-megawatt, two-hour battery energy storage...
25 February, 2025
Local News
Intersection impacted for sewer works
North bound traffic on Firebrace Street and east bound traffic on...
Local News
Rod Run weekend a great success
Rumbling engines filled the town as hotrods cruised into Horsham last...
Local News
Cindy Bunt shares passion and expertise with local gathering in Nhill
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Nhill branch hosted Cindy Bunt.
Council
West Wimmera survey interviews to begin
From January 20 West Wimmera Shire Council will begin seeking information from residents about council's performance...
27 January, 2025
Local News
Minimal cost to shutting off meters, council spokesperson says
The net impact of shutting off meters will be minimal
Local News
Council motion allows shoppers to enjoy free parking in Horsham CBD
Cr Cam McDonald moves to suspend parking meters until mid-2025.
Local News
Cr Ian Ross unanimously elected as mayor of Horsham Rural City Council
Successful incumbent councillor elected mayor for 12 months.
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
West Wimmera Warriors claim second consecutive HCA one-day premiership
West Wimmera beat Homers in 2024/25 Horsham cricket one-day final.
24 February, 2025
Local News
Top players battle
Horsham Badminton Association’s weekly competition saw fierce...
Local News
Athletes swelter around Horsham under the scorching Saturday sun
The hot weather caused changes to sport on Saturday, February 22.
Local News
Medals galore for Horsham Little Athletics at regional track and field
Horsham Little Athletics Club had 19 medallists on February 15 and 16.