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Memories shared at reunion
Last weekend students who began at the Hopetoun High School in 1971 returned to town for a class reunion.
16 July, 2025
General News
Thousands raised for MND Victoria in Natimuk
The Natimuk Field and Game Charity shoot on Sunday, July 13, attracted 150 shooters and raised $40,000 for Motor...
15 July, 2025
Local News
Winning speech for Hopetoun student
Hopetoun student Darcy Milburn took out second place in the Wimmera...
Local News
Regional News is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA),...
Local News
Seniors enjoy big day out
More than 50 locals attended the seniors’ concert organised by the...
Council
Buloke CEO resigns after eight years with organisation
Buloke Shire Council's chief executive, Wayne O'Toole, has resigned from his position after serving the organisation...
14 July, 2025
HRCC seeking answers on new drought funding
Horsham Rural City Council mayor Ian Ross has expressed his...
Local News
Council adopts 2025/2026 budget
Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget of $10.336 million...
Local News
Council Adopts 2025–2026 Budget
Horsham Rural City Council adopted its 2025–2026 Budget and the...
Rural
Government to streamline kangaroo management
The Victorian Government has announced plans to streamline kangaroo management in the state, and the Victorian...
11 July, 2025
Local News
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“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...
Local News
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of...