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Council looks to decommission landfill

YARRIAMBIACK Shire Council will be looking to decommission Warracknabeal’s landfill over the coming months. Council is liasing with the Victorian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cap the landfill. Landfill capping is meant to prevent the...

James Thomas
07 Jul 2020
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As one border closes will another open?

WESTERN Victoria MPs are divided on whether there should be different restrictions for regional areas. With the Victorian Government implementing tougher restrictions for postcodes around Melbourne, Member for Lowan Emma Kealy wants the restrictions...

James Thomas
07 Jul 2020
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Overland on track for tourism

THE Overland train may be on track for tourism development after the Victorian Government committed to fund the service for the next three years. Victoria’s Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll said that $3.8 million would be provided over...

James Thomas
03 Jul 2020
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SA border changes scrapped

SOUTH Australia has scrapped its border reopening on July 20 with Victoria due to worries over the increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Melbourne suburbs. The SA Government’s transition committee made the decision on Tuesday morning...

James Thomas
03 Jul 2020
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Victoria in isolation awaiting drop in transmission

WHILE Melbourne and surrounding suburbs go into lockdown, preexisting restrictions for regional Victoria will remain in place. From July 8, metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will reenter “Stay at Home” restrictions for six weeks, which...

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Geoffrey’s steps up for acute ward and urgent care patients

GEOFFREY’s of Warracknabeal has donated clothes to Rural Northwest Health recently for those who have come in for urgent care. The clothes were donated to the acute unit for patients who are admitted unexpectedly without their own supplies. Some...

Jessica Taylor
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Shire hosts live stream music event

THE Yarriambiack Shire has teamed up with the Hindmarsh Shire to bring a live concert to social media tonight. The two hour concert features Horsham artists NIYU accompanied by DJ Brandon Farley. Yarriambiack Shire Youth and Library Officer Justin...

Jessica Taylor
14 minutes ago
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Car sales strongest since pandemic start

CAR sales in June were at their strongest since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. National data compiled by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries reported a total of 110,000 vehicles sold during June. Horsham Motor Company principal...

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Visitors return to Nhill Aviation Heritage Museum

OVER 50 visitors from across western Victoria and Melbourne enjoyed a day out discovering some of Nhill’s past at the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre. Visitors were able to try their hand at ‘flying’ during their time at the centre last...

Jessica Taylor
27 minutes ago

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Fog doesn’t deter the ladies

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club ladies played a four ball best ball multiple stableford on Wednesday in foggy conditions. Winners were Karen Germano and Janice Midgley with 57 points; runners up were Shirley Liersch and Beth Preston, 56 points. Third...

Jessica Taylor
39 minutes ago
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Restrictions likely for foreseeable future

PUNTERS around the region are elated that Greyhound race meets in Horsham have continued despite strict COVID-19 regulations, however the restrictions in place at the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club look to be here to stay for a while yet. As the...

Connor McKenzie
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Juniors merge to see competition

FOOTBALL and netball officials at the Wimmera Football League, Wimmera Netball Association and the Horsham District Football and Netball League have been working around the clock to combine the leagues for a shortened junior competition. After the...

Connor McKenzie
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Jan and Luke top round two at ‘Hills

SHEEP Hills Golf Club hosted the second round of championships on Saturday with Jan Jess and Luke Kelly topping their respective sections. Jan won the ladies with a score of 94-22-72; runner-up was Casey Phelan, 85-13-72. Ladies putting winner was...

Jessica Taylor
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Brim gents engage in competition tussle

THE Brim Golf Club men’s stroke competition on Saturday was quite a tussle in much cooler conditions. Winner was Shane Langman; runner-up was Rod Gardam. Nearest-the-pins: 2/11 Shane Langman; 5/14 Paul Norris. Ladies winner Charmaine Fisher...

Jessica Taylor
07 Jul 2020
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Ag outlook positive riding through COVID disruptions

WHILE many unknowns continue to loom over the agriculture sector, Rural Bank agribusiness regional manager Greg Kuchel believes the sector can fare well over the coming months. Mr Kuchel said that the prolonged wind down imposed on the hospitality...

James Thomas
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RNH celebrates Pride month

RURAL Northwest health have been busily folding a colourful collection of paper cranes in all shapes and sizes to celebrate Pride Month during June. Staff from all three campuses, Warracknabeal, Beulah and Hopetoun as well as the social support...

Jessica Taylor
07 Jul 2020
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Sheep shearing training proceeds at a fast clip

MORE Victorians will have access to training to become highly-skilled sheep shearers thanks to a funding boost from the State Government. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney visited a shearing facility at Barunah Plains, one of eight...

Jessica Taylor
07 Jul 2020
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Targeted drought resilience support goes digital

THE State Government is continuing to support farmers impacted by drought and dry seasonal conditions with funding and support programs that have moved online so that they are accessible by more people. The Business Planning and Management Support...

Jessica Taylor
07 Jul 2020
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Winter is rose planting season

WINTER is bare rooted rose planting season, the perfect time to add a stunning new variety to a current collection or start a brand new rose growing journey. Bare rooted roses are available in garden centres like KLM on Golf Course Road in Horsham...

Jessica Taylor
03 Jul 2020
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Government funds further fruit fly action

THE Victorian Government has announced further funding for key fruit production areas to help combat Queensland fruit fly. The pest insect has started to spread into areas of the Wimmera and has had a major impact on the Mildura fruit growing are...

Jessica Taylor
03 Jul 2020
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Winter webinars kick off

AGRICULTURE Victoria’s seasonal climate update webinars for winter kicked off this week with a thorough look at the next few months ahead for the state’s grains industry. The one-hour webinars, in partnership with the Grains Research and...

Jessica Taylor
30 Jun 2020
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3D/4D ultrasound service for Yarriambiack

RURAL Northwest Health is able to provide quality ultrasound services for the Yarriambiack community. This is able to save residents hours of travel as a service that is able to be provided locally in Warracknabeal rather than in larger centres...

Jessica Taylor
26 Jun 2020
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Impact of bushfire smoke on health to be studied

UNDERSTANDING the long-term health impacts of bushfire smoke will be the focus of a new study being undertaken at the Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The study, funded by the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF)...

Pub Lish
26 Jun 2020
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Get out the ‘Flanno’ on Fridays

‘FLANNO’ is a popular garment and Geoffrey’s of Warracknabeal have started a bit of a trend in town. Fridays in town are now known as “Flanno Friday” as a way to give people a bit of fun at the end of the week. Geoffrey’s of course has...

Jessica Taylor
26 Jun 2020
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Heat your home efficiently with Schulz Plumbing

SCHULZ Plumbing has the expertise to set your home up this winter, and for years to come with a wood fire heater. Serving Warracknabeal and the surrounding area, the Schulz Plumbing team can source the wood heater, and install it. This includes flue...

Jessica Taylor
26 Jun 2020