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Shed Day canceled due to extreme heat
Murtoa Stick Shed Committee of Management has cancelled this year’s Shed Day due to extreme heat, with Saturday’s forecast reaching 39 degrees.
21 February, 2025
General News
Grampians wines on show
The renowned wines of the Grampians region are set to be showcased at La Cité du Vin, the world’s largest wine museum...
21 February, 2025
Local News
Ambos respond faster
Paramedics in the Grampians region have been working tirelessly around...
Local News
Edenhope mum pleads with women
Just 12 weeks ago Edenhope's Leah Briggs thought she would complete a...
Local News
Taking learning to the people
A development program led by South West TAFE has spread to aged-care...
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
Dismal turnout from council candidates in state survey
Fewer than one in five candidates in the region's upcoming council...
Local News
Road map pinpoints authorities
Horsham Rural City has launched a Whose Road Is It? tool, designed to...
Local News
Mixed fortunes ahead for Wimmera shire councils
Wimmera shire councils will be anticipating mixed fortunes at the...
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
Horsham badminton season off to a strong start
Horsham’s badminton season kicked off this week at the Horsham College basketball auditorium, drawing a strong...
17 February, 2025
Local News
Urgent call for volunteers
The Horsham Little Athletics Club has put out a call of arms wanting...
Local News
Locals dominate meets
Local trainers have been completely dominant over the past two greyhound...
Local News
Kart club reopening a success
The official reopening of the Southern Mallee Kart Club's track at...