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Jumpy's Emporium reward students
Rainbow P-12 College has rewarded students for positive behavior through its Jumpy’s Emporium initiative.
23 March, 2025
General News
Perfect weekend to scrapbook
Passionate scrapbookers from across the Wimmera and beyond came together last weekend for a three-day retreat at...
23 March, 2025
Local News
Hendron acknowledged for service to women's health
In celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) 2025, a luncheon was...
Local News
Farewell possum
Farewell old friend, you are gone now, and you will be missed.
Local News
Lions seek info on vandalism
Warracknabeal Lions Club was left to clean up the Lions Park amenities...
Council
Council delays skate park upgrade
The Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) has put plans to redevelop the Horsham skate park on hold after voting to defer...
13 March, 2025
Local News
Community feedback leads to pedestrian crossings changes in Horsham CBD
Wombat crossings removed on McLachlan and Firebrace streets roundabout.
Local News
West Wimmera survey interviews to begin
From January 20 West Wimmera Shire Council will begin seeking...
Local News
Minimal cost to shutting off meters, council spokesperson says
The net impact of shutting off meters will be minimal
Rural
“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 the largest open channel water system and...
16 November, 2024
Local News
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of...
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...
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
Ali and Jerry triumph in Badminton battles
The Horsham Badminton Association’s third week of competition delivered...
Local News
Change for mindset a key for Carter's century with the Horsham Saints
Dezi Carter scored 133 from 200 balls in round 13 of HCA A Grade.
Local News
Benbow thrilled to be selected in Wimmera Mallee open squad for state titles
Jaylen Benbow selected in open netball squad as a 17-year-old.