Warracknabeal Herald

State of Emergency extended into June

THE State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for another three weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus. The extension was announced on Sunday, to keep people safe as restrictions were cautiously eased across the state starting Monday...

Jessica Taylor

4 hours ago

Deputy PM lays out post-COVID roadmap

FEDERAL Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack hosted a tele town hall last week which laid out a “roadmap” for the post-COVID recovery. Mediated by Dr Webster, Mr McCormack took questions from residents...

James Thomas

4 hours ago

Wimmera Mallee News

Schools strengthen connection with community

WARRACKNABEAL Primary School principal Ben Tait says staff will apply the lessons learned during learning from home to strengthen their connections with the community. Students in Grades Prep to Two returned to the classroom this week after six...

JessieAnne Gartlan

29 May 2020

Wimmera Mallee News

Fast-tracked funding for Yarriambiack

YARRIAMBIACK Shire Council will receive an additional $1.3 million in funding for local roads and community projects from the Federal Government. Under the $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure program, councils will be able to submit...

James Thomas

26 May 2020

Seasons changes

• CHILLY START: As the beginning of winter hits the country, plants have been preparing themselves for the continued chilly weather by dropping their leaves. Fallen leaves can make for a soft landing and a bit of fun for kids. Grace Taylor, 3...

Jessica Taylor

2 hours ago

Upcoming Events

News

Do you have unclaimed money

THE Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy is urging residents and businesses to find out if they have unclaimed monies sitting with the Victorian State Revenue Office (SRO). Recent data from the SRO shows that hundreds of millions of dollars sit...

Jessica Taylor

4 hours ago

News

Conditions pointing towards La Nina

SEASONAL conditions are still pointing towards a potential La Nina, bringing a likely wetter and cooler next three months. An Agriculture Victoria assessment of future conditions says most of the state’s soil moisture is wetter than normal. The...

Jessica Taylor

4 hours ago

News

Pilates back for outdoor exercise

BEULAH residents were treated to a pilates session held outdoors at the town’s recreation reserve for the first time since the coronavirus. On hold due to the coronavirus, pilates instructor Erin Slater resumed classes outdoors last Friday...

James Thomas

4 hours ago

News

Government boost to the vulnerable

THE Victorian Government is giving the State Trustees a boost to help support vulnerable Victorians. States Trustees helps clients with everyday finances when they don’t have the capacity to do so themselves due to disability, illness or injury...

Jessica Taylor

4 hours ago

Upcoming Events

Sport

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Sport

Debby and Marlene top ladies fourball

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club ladies played a four ball best ball event on Wednesday with a field of 23 players. With a total of 43 points, Debby Barling and Marlene Pilmore won the event; runners up were Leonie Atkin and Donna McKenzie, 41 points. Third...

Jessica Taylor

5 hours ago

Sport

Ensuring football, netball clubs’ survival

WIMMERA community sports clubs are being encouraged to have the conversations that help them not only survive the COVID-19 lockdown, but emerge stronger and better positioned for a sustainable and viable future. Representatives from Wimmera and...

Jessica Taylor

5 hours ago

Sport

Stableford contested

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club hosted a stableford event on Saturday with ladies and gents taking to the field. A Division winner was Wayne Gove, handicap of six with a score of 36 points on a count back from Terry Sanders, handicap of 16 and score of 36...

Jessica Taylor

5 hours ago

Sport

Players enjoy lush greens at Sheep Hills

SHEEP Hills Golf Club hosted a monthly medal/stroke event on Saturday with a large field of 28 players. They played in fine conditions, on lush fairways. Players from Sheep Hills, Minyip, Donald and Warracknabeal competed. The ladies monthly medal...

Jessica Taylor

5 hours ago

Rural

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Rural

Get the best out of herbicides

IN a year when some products are in short supply, it is more important than ever that farmers obtain the best performance from herbicides. Fortunately there are a number of tactics growers can adopt to reduce the chance of herbicide application...

Jessica Taylor

5 hours ago

Rural

Grant funding for BCG

BIRCHIP Cropping Group received two federal funding grants which will go towards keeping farm and landholders informed on best agricultural and pest management. Under the Smart Farms Small Grants program, BCG received a grant $50,000 which will go...

James Thomas

5 hours ago

Rural

Protecting and enhancing the Wimmera River

HINDMARSH Landcare Network and Parks Victoria are working together to deliver the Wimmera River Revegetation Project. The two organisations are looking for landowners along the river to help develop, enhance and protect the land. Landcare...

Jessica Taylor

29 May 2020

Rural

No evidence of resistance in Lucerne flea

AGAINST the backdrop of increasing resistance to pesticides, research has produced some positive news for Australian grain growers. Testing of populations of Lucerne flea (Sminthurus viridis) – a pest that can be found in most grain crops and...

Jessica Taylor

26 May 2020

Rural

New disease guide for growers

GRAIN growers are better equipped to access and manage their disease risk this season thanks to the recent release of Agriculture Victoria’s cereal and pulse disease guides. The annual crop disease guides, which are produced with support from the...

Jessica Taylor

26 May 2020

Rural

Reduced yarding for Warrack Market

WARRACKNABEAL agents saw a reduced yarding at the fortnightly sales last week, with just over 4000 lambs gracing the premises. This reduction in numbers was due to many producers deciding to focus on getting grain sown in the paddock before the...

Jessica Taylor

26 May 2020

Rural

Antwerp property protected for generations

ANTWERP district farmer Tim Inkster and his family have preserved part of their regenerated land with a conservation covenant. The property under conservation covenant is 20 hectares situated on the Wimmera River. Mr Inkster said it was important...

Jessica Taylor

22 May 2020

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Wendy’s passion for teamwork

WARRACKNABEAL resident and retired secondary teacher Wendy Hewitt shared some of her motivations for getting involved in the community and becoming a teacher. Inspired by Warracknabeal’s Elizabeth Denham, a teacher at Warracknabeal’s secondary...

James Thomas

12 May 2020

Features

Similarities across 100 years

ARTICLES in the Warracknabeal Herald from 1919 shows how government actions from the current coronavirus pandemic, mimic the 1919/20 influenza outbreak. Although medical advice has improved over the years, some restrictions and social distancing are...

Jessica Taylor

08 May 2020

Wimmera Mallee News

Pharmacy working to provide essential items

WARRACKNABEAL Pharmacy is operating at full capacity to continue providing a service to the community. The team of two full time pharmacists and a total of 13 staff are working to ensure the community have what they need to stay well. Retail Manager...

Jessica Taylor

28 Apr 2020

Features

Make the most of time at home

WITH people being encouraged to spend more time at home, now is a great time to tackle a number of projects around the home. There are many small projects or “hacks” that can add a nice touch to the look of the home that don’t take much time...

Jessica Taylor

20 Mar 2020

State of Emergency extended into June

Garcia Electrics a new spark in town

Country Essentials grows

Restaurants and cafes look into reopening

Woodbine looks for new generation of volunteers

Deputy PM lays out post-COVID roadmap

Schools strengthen connection with community

Fast-tracked funding for Yarriambiack

Garcia Electrics a new spark in town

Country Essentials grows

Restaurants and cafes look into reopening

Woodbine looks for new generation of volunteers

Seasons changes

Upcoming Events

Do you have unclaimed money

Conditions pointing towards La Nina

Pilates back for outdoor exercise

Government boost to the vulnerable

Upcoming Events

Debby and Marlene top ladies fourball

Ensuring football, netball clubs’ survival

Stableford contested

Players enjoy lush greens at Sheep Hills

Get the best out of herbicides

Grant funding for BCG

Protecting and enhancing the Wimmera River

No evidence of resistance in Lucerne flea

New disease guide for growers

Reduced yarding for Warrack Market

Antwerp property protected for generations

Wendy’s passion for teamwork

Similarities across 100 years

Pharmacy working to provide essential items

Make the most of time at home

State of Emergency extended into June

Garcia Electrics a new spark in town

Country Essentials grows

Restaurants and cafes look into reopening

Woodbine looks for new generation of volunteers

Deputy PM lays out post-COVID roadmap

Schools strengthen connection with community

Fast-tracked funding for Yarriambiack

Garcia Electrics a new spark in town

Country Essentials grows

Restaurants and cafes look into reopening

Woodbine looks for new generation of volunteers

Seasons changes

Upcoming Events

Do you have unclaimed money

Conditions pointing towards La Nina

Pilates back for outdoor exercise

Government boost to the vulnerable

Upcoming Events

Debby and Marlene top ladies fourball

Ensuring football, netball clubs’ survival

Stableford contested

Players enjoy lush greens at Sheep Hills

State releases $100m for sporting clubs

Get the best out of herbicides

Grant funding for BCG

Protecting and enhancing the Wimmera River

No evidence of resistance in Lucerne flea

New disease guide for growers

Reduced yarding for Warrack Market

Antwerp property protected for generations

Wendy’s passion for teamwork

Similarities across 100 years

Pharmacy working to provide essential items

Make the most of time at home