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Expectations high in do-or-die hockey
The first round of the Wimmera hockey finals last weekend set a very high standard for quality play, but the bar will be raised further on Saturday as two teams in each division do
5 September, 2025
General News
Family’s blood cancer story far from a strictly clinical outcome
EARLY September has a special and bittersweet significance for Horsham's Amor family, with the seventh day marking...
5 September, 2025
Local News
Landcare group launches spring campaign
The Rainbow and District Landcare Group (RDLG) is stepping up again this...
Local News
Wimmera River Discovery Trail almost open for business
The highly anticipated Wimmera River Discovery Trail will be officially...
Local News
Grant to boost mental health in Warracknabeal
Fat Farmers Warracknabeal is set to strengthen its role in promoting...
Council
Council exits WSMD
The Yarriambiack Shire Council ended its municipal membership with Wimmera Southern Mallee Development, following a...
2 September, 2025
Horsham Council quits WSMD, redirects $238k to local projects
The Horsham Rural City Council passed a motion to announce its intention...
Local News
Renewables committee terms approved
The Horsham Rural City Council approved the Terms of Reference for the...
Local News
Horsham council calls for overhaul of energy rate scheme
The Horsham Rural City Council voted unanimously to call for changes to...
Rural
New initiative links vets with farmers
Young veterinarians will soon gain hands-on farm experience through a new pilot program, FarmVet Connect, which is...
3 September, 2025
Local News
Longy cattle show in Melbourne Show
Longerenong Agricultural College student Lucy Sharp will step into the...
Local News
Meat industry weighs in on renewables
Wind turbines and solar energy systems were added to the Livestock...
Longerenong College Open Day draws hundreds from across states
WITH a strong motivation to "cultivate careers in agriculture",...