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Rup/Minyip stun Warrack

WITH one week to go in the North Wimmera Pennant competition, bowlers battled for final spots in the grand final. Division One Warracknabeal 74 lost Minyip/ Rupanyup 108 at Murtoa. I. Hewitt, G. Irvine, G. McLean, C. Pendlebury lost B. Kerrins, S...

Jessica Taylor
4 hours ago
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All abilities in Donald

ONCE again the Donald Amateur Basketball Association has “opened their doors” for people of all abilities. This program is an initiative of the “Access for All Abilities” program (funded by Sport and Recreation of Victoria) which focuses on...

Dylan DeJong
4 hours ago
Wimmera Mallee News

Woman questioned over Warracknabeal man’s death

A 47 year old Riverside woman is being questioned by police in relation to the death of 24 year old Warracknabeal man Jake Duncan. Mr Duncan was found at 5.50am on Sunday morning on Dooen Road, Horsham, opposite the old Vulcan factory, sustaining...

Jessica Taylor
21 Feb 2020
Wimmera Mallee News

Relatable writer connects with community

AN author who was raised in the region, met with members of the community last week to present her book about the Mallee. Warracknabeal residents were able to meet author Anne Brinsden last Thursday, as she spoke about her book Wearing Paper...

Dylan DeJong
21 Feb 2020
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A Step in the right direction

A CAMPAIGN group advocating to finish a school project has gained more traction after meeting with the State Education Minister late last week. After two years of lobbying for the project, Warracknabeal’s “Finish What You Started” campaign was...

Dylan DeJong
3 hours ago

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Show n’ Shine delivers again

MINYIP’s Show n’ Shine organisers are planning to escalate the classic motoring show after its continued success this past weekend. The popular classic car and motorcycle show, a keystone motoring event in the region, saw 159 vehicles register...

Jessica Taylor
3 hours ago
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Across the Nullarbor for mental health

A MAN from Bunbury Western Australia walking for a cause, has left his mark on Wimmera towns raising awareness for mental health. Dean “Deano” Summers, crossed the Nullarbor after he took off on his journey six months ago on August 23, 2019...

Dylan DeJong
3 hours ago
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Nurses Leading by example at RNH

NURSING team leaders newly appointed at Rural Northwest Health are setting a precedent of what it means to work together. Meghan Noonan and Keshia Roche have been appointed the Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) at RNH this year, where they will oversee...

Dylan DeJong
3 hours ago
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CFA volunteers head-up new helmet rollout

VOLUNTEER firefighters from District 17 will get their hands on 102 new structural firefighting helmets following a delivery on Tuesday, 18 February 2020. The helmets are available to members who hold qualifications in the use of Breathing Apparatus...

Dylan DeJong
3 hours ago

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McPherson spell inflicts first loss on Jeffcott

BRIM-Kellalac/Sheep Hills veteran Mark McPherson has produced a remarkable spell of bowling to keep his team in the finals hunt during Saturday’s penultimate round. Brim-Kellalac/Sheep Hills inflicted ladder leader Jeffcott its first loss and...

Scott Stewart
3 hours ago
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Primary school swims for houses

WARRACKNABEAL Primary School students swam for their teams in the inter-house swimming sports at Warracklnbeal Memorial Swimming Pool recently. The students got into the spirit of the event, wearing their house colours and everyone swam even though...

Jessica Taylor
3 hours ago
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Golfers take to greens for V Par competition

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club hosted a versus par event on Saturday with warm sunny conditions making for a good day for competition. A Division winner was Richard Bett with +2; runner-up, Ross Laycock, +1. B Division winner, David Kranz, +1; runner-up on...

Jessica Taylor
4 hours ago
Sport

Rup/Minyip stun Warrack

WITH one week to go in the North Wimmera Pennant competition, bowlers battled for final spots in the grand final. Division One Warracknabeal 74 lost Minyip/ Rupanyup 108 at Murtoa. I. Hewitt, G. Irvine, G. McLean, C. Pendlebury lost B. Kerrins, S...

Jessica Taylor
4 hours ago
Sport

All abilities in Donald

ONCE again the Donald Amateur Basketball Association has “opened their doors” for people of all abilities. This program is an initiative of the “Access for All Abilities” program (funded by Sport and Recreation of Victoria) which focuses on...

Dylan DeJong
4 hours ago
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Looking after your best work-mate

THERE is no argument that working dogs are an enormous asset to farmers and it stands to reason, if your dog travels on the back of your ute, you need to take extra care to avoid exposing it to heat stress on hot days. While it is legal to allow...

Dylan DeJong
3 hours ago
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A&P Society award top crops

WARRACKNABEAL Agricultural and Pastoral Society awarded winners of its 2019 crop competition recently. The competition is split into two sections, for either north of Borung Highway or south. Participants are awarded points for a number of criteri...

Jessica Taylor
3 hours ago
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Keen buyers for Sheep Market

WARRACKNABEAL agents yarded a slightly smaller yarding than the previous fortnight, consisting of 2800 lambs and 350 sheep. The quality of the yarding was again excellent, with all weights and grades represented. There was a stronger gallery of...

Jessica Taylor
18 Feb 2020
Rural

Research to inform 2020 sowing program

The revered BCG Trials Review Day was held last Friday at the Birchip Leisure Centre. More than 160 farmers and advisors from across the Wimmera Mallee attended the timely event which extended the latest research, technology and decision-making...

Jessica Taylor
18 Feb 2020
Wimmera Mallee News

NDVI imaging reveals the foundation of stronger yields

THE only measure of a canola variety’s performance that really matters to growers is the yield at harvest, but it is always encouraging to see positive signs throughout the season. When Quambatook grain growers Pete and Gerald Williamson trialled...

Dylan DeJong
14 Feb 2020
Wimmera Mallee News

STB to be discussed at BCG Trials Review Day

WIMMERA wheat growers risk 20 percent yield loss in wet years, according to Birchip Cropping Group (BCG). The fact that Wimmera wheat growers risk 20 percent yield loss in wet years from Septoria tritici blotch (STB) will be a point of discussion at...

Pub Lish
11 Feb 2020
Wimmera Mallee News

Herbicide resistance workshops return to the Wimmera

WIMMERA growers and advisers are invited to learn the ‘ABC’ of herbicide resistance during a series of pre-sowing workshops being coordinated by Agriculture Victoria this month. Director of Plant Science Consulting, Dr Peter Boutsalis, who also...

Pub Lish
11 Feb 2020
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Across the Nullarbor for mental health

A MAN from Bunbury Western Australia walking for a cause, has left his mark on Wimmera towns raising awareness for mental health. Dean “Deano” Summers, crossed the Nullarbor after he took off on his journey six months ago on August 23, 2019...

Dylan DeJong
3 hours ago
Wimmera Mallee News

Rock fest inspires musicians

WIMMERA musicians are amped up to keep on rocking out after a successful weekend for the 60 years of Wimmera rock festival last weekend. Acts from the region like Warracknabeal based band Goo Finger, CROME, X-Amount and Hard Face Nanners, just to...

Dylan DeJong
14 Feb 2020
Wimmera Mallee News

Photos speak a thousand words

IT’S no doubt photography has come a long way in the last century from the birth of Kodak cameras in the late 1800’s to the DSLRs of today. In the case of late Warracknabeal man, Frank “Accy” Atkinson he would utilise what ever he could in...

Dylan DeJong
14 Feb 2020
Wimmera Mallee News

Maurice Back on Home Turf

A Hopetoun Musician has returned from the United States of America after performing his original songs, promoting the Mallee. Beulah born man Maurice Conway, who has lived in many townships across the district, has written many songs titled after...

Dylan DeJong
14 Feb 2020