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Herald continues to spread the news

THE Warracknabeal Herald is continuing to bring the news to the community despite Coronavirus restrictions. The Warracknabeal Herald, Rainbow Argus and Dimboola Banner will continue to print the paper and manage online content for the foreseeable...

Jessica Taylor
31 Mar 2020
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Streaming music of the Mallee

ALTHOUGH Maurice Conway never thought that he would be forced off stage due to pandemic restrictions, he was well prepared to broadcast his live music performances to fans across the globe. Perceptive of the influence of online streaming, Mr Conway...

James Thomas
31 Mar 2020
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Kealy calls for land tax relief

THE Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is calling on the Victorian Government to deliver land tax credits for property owners who provide rent relief to tenants affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Ms Kealy said landlords who do the right thing and...

Debra Nelson
11 hours ago

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Housing Study announced

THE Wimmera Developemnt Association (WDA) has officially announced its housing study, which will soon begin gathering data about housing and land availability in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee. The study will be looking at entry, mid-range, and...

James Thomas
31 Mar 2020
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Wimmera flood research project underway

SURVEYS hit a selection of Wimmera letterboxes recently as part of a social survey about flooding. Wimmera CMA is researching the community’s response to flooding risks and mitigation for their properties. The surveys will take about five minutes...

Jessica Taylor
31 Mar 2020
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Loan relief for businesses

BANKS across Australia will be allowed under interim measures approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to offer deferred loan repayments to small businesses affected by the coronavirus. The interim measures passed on...

James Thomas
31 Mar 2020
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On the spot fines to keep Victorians safe

VICTORIA Police have been given the power to issue on the spot fines of up to $1,652 for individuals and up to $9,913 for businesses who don’t follow the rules. The Victorian Government’s message to all Victorians is: if you can stay home, you...

Jessica Taylor
31 Mar 2020

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Table tennis season falls to the virus

WARRACKNABEAL Table Tennis Association has postponed its season indefinitely due to Coronavirus. The season was due to start around Easter but the restrictions placed on organisations has meant that the association will need to watch as the...

Jessica Taylor
31 Mar 2020
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shut down

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club has closed as one of the last sporting facilities in the town to fall to Coronavirus restrictions. Club President David Baxter said the situation has caught up to them as the notification of course closure came through late...

Jessica Taylor
31 Mar 2020
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Antwerp claim maiden District Cup

ANTWERP has celebrated its first Dimboola & District Tennis Association premiership after a thrilling day of tennis on Saturday. On their home courts at the Health and Fitness Centre, Antwerp claimed what would appear a decisive win to claim...

Scott Stewart
24 Mar 2020
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Family pairs win fourball

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club hosted a four ball best ball stroke event on Saturday. In perfect conditions for golf, 40 players took to the fairways as they find a way to hit in the open spaces in the current pandemic that is the Coronavirus. Winners of...

Jessica Taylor
24 Mar 2020
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Cannum premiers in junior thriller

WARRACKNABEAL and district junior tennis players battled it out on the Anzac Park courts to find the grand final winner on Saturday. It was a close encounter as Cannum faced Sheep Hills for the title which was decided by one set by game’s end. It...

Jessica Taylor
24 Mar 2020
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Smaller yarding as farmers watch and wait

WARRACKNABEAL agents had lamb numbers halved from the previous sale with just 4000 lambs yarded on Wednesday. The uncertainty as to how COVID-19 will affect livestock prices, had some producers decide to sit and wait and see if markets hold or find...

Jessica Taylor
31 Mar 2020
Rural

Time to put the brakes on slugs and snails

WIMMERA grain growers have been urged to monitor and manage slug and snail populations during a recent series of Agriculture Victoria-led presentations by crop pest specialist Dr Michael Nash. Dr Nash advised growers with snail issues to use...

Jessica Taylor
24 Mar 2020
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Graziers warned to beware of phalaris toxicity

SHEEP and cattle producers are being advised to keep an eye out for signs of phalaris toxicity which can lead to illness and sudden death in livestock. With the flush of new growth across the region following recent rainfall after a prolonged dry...

Jessica Taylor
24 Mar 2020
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Increase pulse inoculant in dry conditions

GROWERS planning to dry sow pulses on soils responsive to inoculation this season are encouraged to double the rate of peat inoculant or use a granular inoculant which delivers a high number of rhizobia at sowing to increase the likelihood of...

Jessica Taylor
24 Mar 2020
Rural

Wimmera Machinery Field Days auction hits the mark

The inaugural Wimmera Machinery Field Days Ag auction last Thursday was a boon for exhibitors with most of the 40 lots flying off the auction block. Seven site exhibitors offered a mixture of old and new Ag equipment valued between $600,000 and...

James Thomas
17 Mar 2020
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Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges

A SHEEP farmer from Corack near Donald, recently pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the St Arnaud Magistrates Court for failing to appropriately care for his sheep. The farmer pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to provide sufficient feed...

Jessica Taylor
17 Mar 2020
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Crop variety data released to inform new season

NEW data has been released to inform southern region grain growers’ crop variety choices for the 2020 season. Harvesting of the extensive winter crop variety trials conducted through the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC)...

Jessica Taylor
17 Mar 2020
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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
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Trailers and Feeders on display

UNIVERSAL Trailers and Feeders had their quality stock on display at this year’s Wimmera Machinery Field Days recently. Bangerang farmer and Wimmera Mallee dealer Bradley Muller was at the event to share his knowledge with visitors. “We had...

Jessica Taylor
17 Mar 2020
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St Patrick’s College exhibit for the future

While the Wimmera Machinery Field Days is dedicated to connecting farmers and suppliers, over time the event has come catered to the needs of parents concerned about their child’s future. As families wandered through the Moore Exhibition Centre...

James Thomas
17 Mar 2020
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Old Holdens become new favourites

SOON after the shock announcement of the retirement of the Holden brand for good, the value of Holdens have projected to have at least doubled. “We have been flooded with enquiries coming through our Classic Car Division Nationwide in the first 24...

Pub Lish
13 Mar 2020