Yes, it sounds nearly unbelievable but not for Cannum farmer John Elliott and his family. John, who now describes himself more as a hobby farmer, due to his commitments as a painting contractor, had left a self sown wheat crop to reach maturity, but with predicted rains due to arrive this weekend felt it necessary [...]
A DISCIPLINED team effort saw the Warrack Eagles A Grade netball side register a 52 goal win against neighbouring side, Minyip-Murtoa, on Saturday. A dominant all court defensive effort, and some sharp shooting by the Eagles, helped them to maintain their unbeaten record. Leigh-anne Bibby was once again at the forefront of the Eagles defence, [...]
SHOPPERS venturing along Warracknabeal’s Scott-st will have noticed a change brewing, as the windows of the former Rush premises were papered over in readiness for the launch of a fresh, new and exciting venture, Rush with Tegan. That’s right folks, former Warracknabeal Herald journalist and well known, or perhaps infamous, resident Tegan Trickey has started [...]
DANNY’S Rusty Nail Restaurant came alive with all things “creepy and kooky” on Friday when it hosted an open mic night with a “Freaky Friday”theme. Decked out with freaky decorations, guests and performers were encouraged to dress up, with local artists Ian McLean, Caroline Morcom, Maddy Jeffrey and Amy Johnson joining Horsham musician Curtis Barnett [...]
MURTOA Stick Shed, known by many as the “Cathedral of the Wimmera”, proved its pulling power, drawing hundreds of interested visitors to its open day on Saturday. Stick Shed enthusiast Leigh Hammerton said he estimated in excess of 200 people toured the historic building, including visitors from as far afield as Melbourne. “There was a [...]
WARRACK Eagles net-ballers shook off Saturday’s bracing conditions to play well against a determined Horsham Demons, at Horsham, with the side winning several matches. 13 and Under Horsham, 16 d Warrack Eagles, 11. Best players: NAB, GTP and Clyne foods glass: Claudia Miller; Warrack Hot Bread: Larnie Hobbs. 15 and Under B The Eagles 15 [...]
WARRACKNABEAL and district residents braved Tuesday’s cold snap to present a number of photos and information about the floods earlier in the year, at a flood information evening. The session, one of several hosted by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, was hosted at Yarriambiack Shire Council function room and allowed community members from across the district, [...]
AN irate Warracknabeal resident contacted the Warracknabeal Herald this week after “coming to grief” on a damaged road in Murtoa. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was visiting a friend in Murtoa when his car tyres hit the damaged section of road in Hamilton-st. “It was dark so I couldn’t see the [...]