The Wimmera Mail-Times
Saturday, 4 May 2024
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First Blue Ribbon Spirit of Sport award winners named for 2024 season
Taylors Lake Swifts under-17s footballer Lachie Kenyon receives his Blue Ribbon Spirit of Football award from Stawell police officers Sergeant Richard Jane and First Constable Nathan Byrne. Picture supplied
Lucas Holmes
WFNL round three team lists: Landt returns for Roos, young Rebels out
Horsham faces Minyip Murtoa in round three of the WFNL on Saturday, May 4. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Lucas Holmes
HDFNL Round four teams: Carey back for Baggies, Southern Roos' Close miss
John Hall
Michael Close is an exclusion from Harrow Balmoral's round four team list. Picture by John Hall
Warrack Eagles player faces six-week suspension after tribunal hearing
Lucas Holmes
Warrack Eagles player faces six-week suspension after WFNL tribunal hearing. Picture by Shutterstock
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Where did the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill occur? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
Queensland MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted
Savannah Meacham • 1hr ago
Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Our Business
Cheers to five years: Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co. marks half a decade
John Hall
Papers Scissors Rock co-owners Pat Calvird, Will Hudson and Marty Schoo. Picture supplied
'A guy that leads by actions' Jacob Cheney to play 300th senior match
Jacob Cheney clears the defnsive 50. Picture supplied
Lucas Holmes
Horsham Makers Gallery gears up for Mother's Day
Sheryl Lowe
Liz Minne and Sue Ahern on duty in the Makers Gallery and Studio in Horsham. Picture by Sheryl Lowe
Falcons gear up for return to competition as SWVFA gets set to kick off
The Horsham Falcons prepare for round one of the SWVFA as the side returns to regional competition. Picture supplied by Juncel Tatel
John Hall
Farmers form action group to protect Wimmera farms
Sheryl Lowe
Farmers attending the Farmer's Only meeting held at Taylors Lake Hall Picture by Sheryl Lowe
Panthers buoyed by late fight in narrow defeat ahead of KLU challenge
John Hall
Rupanyup's 2024 A grade captain Ally Hiscock on court for the Panthers during the 2023 HDFNL. Picture by John HAll
Warriors ready for 'tall and versatile' Roos outfit | WFNL round three
Lucas Holmes
Stawell goal shooter Ebony Summers has had a strong start to the 2024 season. Picture by John Hall
A look back at the Horsham Falcons' first senior premiership
The Horsham Falcons celebrate its 2018 Ballarat and District Soccer Association division two grand final win. Picture file
Staff Reporters
Tourism boost welcomed: Grampians Grape Escape attracts thousands to region
Ben Fraser
Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park owner Josephina McDonald (middle) with Grampians Grape Escape co-festival directors Kate Kirkpatrick and Vanessa Briody. Picture by Ben Fraser
Squads announced for the return of WFNL junior representative football
Former GWV Rebel and Ararat Rat Pat Toner has been named in the WFNL under-17 junior representative squad. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Lucas Holmes
Grand final 'rematch', Warriors riding wave of momentum | WFNL round three
Lucas Holmes
Young Ararat midfielder/forward Sonny Kettle is in doubt for the round three WFNL match against Southern Mallee with a shoulder injury. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Strong start has Swifts confident ahead of season's toughest tests
John Hall
Scott Carey playing for the Swifts in round one of the 2024 HDFNL. Picture by Ben Fraser

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National
Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
Anna Houlahan
Family stranded after visa glitch
Anna Houlahan
Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers
Savannah Meacham and Jacob Shteyman • 1hr ago
Perth siblings Jake and Callum Robinson, both in their 30s, went missing in Mexico. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Far north search for missing man called off
Savannah Meacham • 2hrs ago
Zane Stevens has not been seen since abandoning a bogged vehicle in WA's north a week ago. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
First Blue Ribbon Spirit of Sport award winners named for 2024 season
Taylors Lake Swifts under-17s footballer Lachie Kenyon receives his Blue Ribbon Spirit of Football award from Stawell police officers Sergeant Richard Jane and First Constable Nathan Byrne. Picture supplied
Lucas Holmes
WFNL round three team lists: Landt returns for Roos, young Rebels out
Lucas Holmes
Horsham faces Minyip Murtoa in round three of the WFNL on Saturday, May 4. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Want to share sport results, draws or teams?
Want to share sport results, draws or teams?
HDFNL Round four teams: Carey back for Baggies, Southern Roos' Close miss
John Hall
Michael Close is an exclusion from Harrow Balmoral's round four team list. Picture by John Hall
Warrack Eagles player faces six-week suspension after tribunal hearing
Lucas Holmes
Warrack Eagles player faces six-week suspension after WFNL tribunal hearing. Picture by Shutterstock
AFL
Lions challenged to match Suns' fire in defining QClash
The Suns emerged victorious last time Queensland's AFL sides did battle. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)
Murray Wenzel • 2hrs ago
Docker Hayden Young embraces taking the middle road
Justin Chadwick
Hayden Young (L) is loving life alongside fellow Dockers' midfielders Bailey Banfield and Nat Fyfe. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Magpies' McRae gives powerful speech after epic win
Oliver Caffrey
Magpies' Craig McRae has condemned violence against women, declaring: "Enough is enough". (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)
Magpies superstar Daicos sinks Carlton with late goal
Oliver Caffrey
Collingwood's matchwinner Nick Daicos is all smiles after the win over Carlton. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
AFL stops Carey's elevation to NSW legend status
Roger Vaughan
Wayne Carey's elevation to legend status at NSW's Football Hall of Fame has been blocked by the AFL. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)
PropertyView
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Property
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
What's on
What's on across the Wimmera and Grampians this month and beyond?
The 2023 Stawell Community Carols is locked in for December 15. File picture
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Emma Brown
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
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How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Community
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Our History
'A real community' Stawell Warriors to celebrate 150th anniversary
Lucas Holmes
Players pose for a team photo at Central Park with the old Hank Neil Grandstand. Picture supplied
Our History
Horsham Pipers perform at Rupanyup ANZAC day service for 76th year
Sheryl Lowe
Horsham City Pipe Band will perform at the Rupunyap Anzac Day Service. Liz Minne with a scrap book record of the band's achievements. Picture by Sheryl Lowe
Photos and Video
Where did the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill occur? Take our quiz
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
Anna Houlahan
First Blue Ribbon Spirit of Sport award winners named for 2024 season
Lucas Holmes
Taylors Lake Swifts under-17s footballer Lachie Kenyon receives his Blue Ribbon Spirit of Football award from Stawell police officers Sergeant Richard Jane and First Constable Nathan Byrne. Picture supplied
Opinion
Clearing the elective surgery backlog will take more than one budget. It'll need major reform
Henry Cutler
Public hospitals have not kept pace with our increasing health-care needs. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Musk and his peers are winning the game of whack-a-mole
Alice Dawkins
Large platforms are exploiting the gaps in Australia's patchy framework for tech accountability. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Holes appearing as Treasurer tries to convince us with verbal flourishes
Simon Cowan
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has wheeled out more rhetorical flourishes this week. Picture by Gary Ramage
Comment
Daughter worried sick after learning of stabbing | A mum's world
Yolande Grosser's daughter is on the mend after a "next level stomach-ache" triggered by worry about a stabbing. Picture supplied
Yolande Grosser
Opinion
Is there a way to use AI for good and still make mega profits?
Denis Moriarty
Sam Altman through his company Open AI, has been at the forefront of develop artificial intelligence. Picture Shutterstock
Memories of mum as Christmas season arrives
Yolande Grosser
Yolande Grosser with a ceramic Santa she made for her mother as a gift in the early 1990s Yolande wants to fill her Christmas with childhood traditions following her mother's passing. Picture supplied
Explore
Book Now
Which Louvre is better: The OG in Paris or the striking gem in Abu Dhabi?
Which Louvre is better: The OG in Paris or the striking gem in Abu Dhabi?
Mark Dapin
Travel Insider
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Marlene Even
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Rental cars versus car loans: A guide for non-residents and visa holders
Photo by Shutterstock.
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Travel Insider
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Tiana Templeman
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Car Expert
Mahindra XUV700 deals: EOFY offer brings $1000 saving
Car Expert
Jack Quick
Car Expert
New feature addresses key complaint with Australian EV chargers
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
BMW 1 Series special edition is brand's cheapest car in Australia
William Stopford
Car Expert
Toyota Kluger, LandCruiser EV? Toyota launching two seven-seat electric SUVs
William Stopford
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and specs
Jordan Mulach
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stories from Stock and Land
'Water Rat': the only rat you'd like to see in your water troughs
Inventor of the Water Rat Nick Seymour at the Future Ag Expo in Melbourne. Picture by Barry Murphy
Barry Murphy • 2hrs ago
Grazing block just outside Stawell sells for $2672 per acre
Chris McLennan
The previous owner ran 220 Merino ewes with Border Leicester lambs at foot. Pictures from Driscoll, McIllree & Dickinson.
Meet the dairy farmers up for this year's Great South West awards
Rachel Simmonds
Gregor Mews is a finalist for the Great South West's Young Dairy Leader and the Employee awards. Picture supplied
All roads lead to Ballarat for June's joint sheep and beef conferences
Sheep and beef farmers are encouraged to book early bird tickets for the BestLamb/ BestWool and BetterBeef conferences in June. Picture by Barry Murphy
'Line in the sand' to be drawn to halt urban sprawl into agricultural areas
Barry Murphy
Those farming in the areas surrounding urban centres are fighting increased land competition, said the VFF. Picture supplied
Life & Style
A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
According to Heather Nette King, rugs can be a real game changer with eclectic style, adding another layer of your personality to a room. Picture supplied.
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?