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Jeparit Primary School has been a part of JWW and the students have conducted many different investigations, including surveys of the River’s ‘water bug’ life, and community actions.

Jeparit Waterwatch: 30 years water quality monitoring.

Jeparit Waterwatch (JWW) began with a group of retired farmers based at the Museum (bottom photo left) in Jeparit in May 1995.

3 November, 2025

In good faith - feature photo

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In good faith

Winners are grinners, with Stuart Bone, Wayne McDonald, Brendan Etherton, Roy Liersch, Janice Midgley, Tony Foley and Andrew Koop claiming honours at the October Wimmera Veteran Golfers event.

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Etherton claims honours, while Baldock aces ninth

Wireless Station W5 is operated by 2nd Signal Troop, 2nd Australian Light Horse Brigade, on the beach at Anzac Cove, a few days after the landing in April 1915.

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The ANZAC Gallipoli campaign

The Yarriambiack, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, Horsham and West Wimmera municipalities have all had the starting dates for the summer Fire Danger Period announced. Residents are encouraged to use the remaining time to prepare their properties.

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Fire Danger Period dates announced

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Explanation for memory story

Ruth from Gloomy Girl’s Crocheted Creations came from Melbourne to have a stall at the market. Gilda Cassidy from Rainbow was one of her customers. Ruth is a great supporter of the market, as it was her only market this year.

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Music and shopping spree in Rainbow

Photo - L to R - Beau and Oscar McLauchlin, Whitemore, Tas, David Pipkorn, Detpa Grove, Jeparit, Caroline McLauchlan, Whitemore, Andrew Donnan, Woomelang, Andrew McLauchlan, Whitemore, Lachlan Day, Bordertown, SA, Ross Milne, Elders Stud Stock manager, Hamilton, and Will Shepherd, Kybybolite, SA, with the top-priced ram.

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Price record set by ram

Dexter Schilling watching the shearing demostration.

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Rainbow Show was a success

Yaapeet's Alanna Hansford received a global scholarship for sustainability in Agriculture from BBM Global Footprints. Pictured with the chairman of the board, Marco Colli (left) and Suellen McCaffrey (right).

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Yaapeet's Alanna earns global scholarship

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In good faith

John spent time at the replenishing centre at Pell in the Northern Territory.

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John Sangster Stubbings

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Explanation for memory story

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