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Be a part of next Steampunk this year
Wimmera Steampunk Festival's "The Carnival of Peculiarities" is looking for all ages to give up a minimum of two hours on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 of April to help with
9 March, 2025
General News
Llew Schilling Silo works under way
Works on the Llew Schilling Silo in Rainbow are starting to progress, the foundation works being well under way.
6 March, 2025
Local News
Online tool to help secure regional properties
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are working together to improve...
Local News
Times change, faith continues
In the early days of settlement in the district of Rainbow people...
Local News
Hopetoun a safe haven for new resident
Meri Gardiner left the eastern fringe of Melbourne in search of safety.
Council
Local News
Council term now done and dusted
Hindmarsh Shire Council ended the four year council term on Wednesday...
Local News
Clark, Aitken new councillors
Tony Clark and Roger Aitken will represent the residents of the North...
Local News
Candidates names in the frame
Veteran councillor Ron Ismay at the last minute decided to again...
Rural
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of what they burn as the weather dries out.
25 September, 2024
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...
Local News
Crop GHG study comes to Wimmera
Horsham will host part of a new $8 million national study of greenhouse...
Sport
Urgent call for volunteers
The Horsham Little Athletics Club has put out a call of arms wanting volunteers to keep the club running. This season...
27 March, 2024
Local News
Kart club reopening a success
The official reopening of the Southern Mallee Kart Club's track at...
Local News
Netballers shine at state titles
On Saturday March 9 to Monday March 11, The Wimmera Mallee Netball...
Local News
Rainbow ready to rally
Round 1 of the ARB Australia Off Road Championship is set to take off in...