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Councillors from across the Wimmera are pushing for early investment in infrastructure and services as the region prepares for growth in renewable energy, mining and agriculture. From left: Yarriambiack Shire Council mayor Andrew McLean, Cr Rosie Barker, Yarriambiack Shire Council deputy mayor Corinne Heintze, David Davis MP, Bev McArthur MP, Horsham Rural City Council CEO Gail Gatt, Hindmarsh Shire Council CEO Monica Revell, West Wimmera Shire Council CEO David Bezuidenhout, Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor Ron Ismay, West Wimmera Shire Council deputy mayor Helen Hobbs, Yarriambiack Shire Council CEO Tammy Smith, West Wimmera Shire Council mayor Tim Meyer, and Horsham Rural City Council mayor Brian Klowss.

Councils united push for investment

Councils across the Wimmera have joined forces to push for greater State Government investment in housing, infrastructure, regional services and community wellbeing ahead of this

14 October, 2026

The Buloke and Northern Grampians shire councils have formally withdrawn from the VNI West Environment Effects Statement Technical Reference Group.

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Councils withdraw from VNI West reference group

Hopetoun students and staff, including Brianna, Miss Cook, and Mrs Hallam, are spreading the message of peace through Kaye's collection with a special mobile display.

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Students grow message for peace

Left image: A platoon of the 13th Battalion formed on a steep path waiting for Captain Joseph Lee to address them. The men are in full battle order and it is probably prior to thier advance on Sari Bair. Captain Lee is standing in front of the tent. Sphinx Gully, Gallipoli, August 7, 1915. Right image: Brigadier Joseph Edward Lee DSO MC MiD.

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Veteran's Voices: Birchip Brigadier Joseph Edward Lee

Elaine enjoyed cuddling and patting the miniature goats.

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Goats, pirates, and plenty of fun at Yarriambiack Libraries

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Students grow message for peace

Left image: Alan Neville pictured with the bedroom after restoration. Middle: Paul Jones looking at the before and after shots of the homestead and furniture on the polished table. Left: Rex Cossens pictured with the restored meat safe from the kitchen.

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Flashback: Thursday, October 3, 1996

RNH Hopetoun staff participated in the tuk-tuk license training ahead of residents hitting the road for community outings.

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Residents set for tuk-tuk adventures

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Sports assembly AGM coming up

Beulah Fellowship members Lorna Williams, Lina Pickstone, Brenda and Joan Naylor and Jenni Turnbull enjoy view from the top of the Rainbow silo.

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Fellowship group enjoys day out

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Lieutenant Howard William Peter Hobbs

St Joseph’s School celebrated Father’s Day with a special breakfast, bringing students together with dads and father-like figures for a morning of food, laughter and connection. Rahli (middle) shared a delicious feast of bacon and eggs with her dad, Kris (left), and grandfather David.

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Father's Day fun

Shirley Decker, one of the artists who created the mural, will share the story and the meaning behind the masterpiece on Sunday, October 11.

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Councils united push for investment

Councils withdraw from VNI West reference group

Students grow message for peace

Veteran's Voices: Birchip Brigadier Joseph Edward Lee

Goats, pirates, and plenty of fun at Yarriambiack Libraries

Students grow message for peace

Flashback: Thursday, October 3, 1996

Residents set for tuk-tuk adventures

Sports assembly AGM coming up

Fellowship group enjoys day out

Lieutenant Howard William Peter Hobbs

Father's Day fun

Marvellous mural brings stories to life

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