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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
Campfire warning ahead of long weekend
Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety ahead...
7 March, 2025
Local News
Bryce mental health book now available
Warracknabeal's Colby Bryce has published his first book, Mental...
Local News
Taking learning to the people
A development program led by South West TAFE has spread to aged-care...
Local News
Ambos respond faster across Wimmera
Paramedics in the Grampians region have been working tirelessly around...
Council
No voting required for Yarriambiack election
Yarriambiack voters will be able to put down their pens for another four years, with the Victorian Electoral...
20 September, 2024
Local News
From citizens to councillors
Nominations are open for the October council election in Victoria, and...
Local News
Councillor Massey closes council chapter
Yarriambiack Shire residents will have to say goodbye to long-time...
Local News
Five to stand again for seats on shire council
Yarriambiack Shire mayor Kylie Zanker is putting her hand up for another...
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
Tim and Queenie out to defend their Mallee Bull title
A picture of Outback Queenie standing proudly next to the iconic Mallee Bull will long be enjoyed by the Mortlock...
7 March, 2025
Local News
Warrack Fire Brigade shine at state champs
On the 24th and 25th of March, the Warracknabeal Fire Brigade...
Local News
Warrack Racing Club to support locals
Warracknabeal Racing Club has brought in Emma Beaton as Club Manager...
Local News
Easter race meeting set to sizzle
The traditional Easter race meeting with over 70 years of history...