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Thunder storm growing ahead of grand final
Excitement is growing in Jeparit, Rainbow, and Yaapeet as the Southern Mallee Thunder prepares to clash with the Ararat Rats in the 2025 Wimmera Football Netball League grand
18 September, 2025
General News
Calls for review on food charity funding cuts
Calls for the federal government to rethink the recent cuts to two emergency food charities in the Wimmera appear to...
17 September, 2025
Local News
Council to begin fire inspections
The annual Fire Hazard Identification Program, conducted by the...
Local News
VFF slams VicGrid Bill
The Victorian Federation has slammed VicGrid's Bill that paves the way...
Local News
Survey crews escorted by police amid VNI West tensions
Transmission Company Victoria has supported its crews, who were...
Council
Council plan adopted
The Hindmarsh Shire Council formally adopted its Council Plan 2025-2029 and the accompanying 2025/2026 Council Plan...
8 September, 2025
Local News
HRCC elects deputy
FREE TO READ: Horsham Rural City Council elected Cr Brian Klowss to the...
Local News
Council exits WSMD
The Yarriambiack Shire Council ended its municipal membership with...
Horsham Council quits WSMD, redirects $238k to local projects
The Horsham Rural City Council passed a motion to announce its intention...
Rural
New initiative links vets with farmers
Young veterinarians will soon gain hands-on farm experience through a new pilot program, FarmVet Connect, which is...
3 September, 2025
Local News
Longy cattle show in Melbourne Show
Longerenong Agricultural College student Lucy Sharp will step into the...
Local News
Meat industry weighs in on renewables
Wind turbines and solar energy systems were added to the Livestock...
Longerenong College Open Day draws hundreds from across states
WITH a strong motivation to "cultivate careers in agriculture",...