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Barry's Corner: Bush compass
Many people find the Mallee bushland as confusing and too much of the sameness, even from a higher vantage point but especially from ground observations.
17 April, 2026
General News
Input wanted on WCMA waterway plan
WIMMERA CMA has invited people with an interest in the long-term health of the region’s waterways to review a new...
16 April, 2026
Local News
In good faith
IN GOOD FAITH: We have just passed another Easter. Once again we have...
Local News
Patrick Coulton
VETRAN'S VOICE: Patrick Coulton was born in 1877 in the Scottish town of...
Local News
High fitness
BARRY'S CORNER: It comes as no surprise to go to the Stawell Gift...
Council
Raised Pedestrian Crossing at Primary School
THE HINDMARSH Shire Council has secured funding from the Transport Accident Commission to construct a raised...
7 April, 2026
Local News
The pressure of not forgoing FOGO
The recent decision by Hindmarsh Shire Council to implement a Food...
Local News
Council to host pool parties in 2026
Hindmarsh Shire Council to host a series of free summer pool parties...
Local News
Council pushing for drought recognition
The Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for the area to be added to the...
Rural
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of what they burn as the weather dries out.
25 September, 2024
Local News
CFA warns of harvest fire risk
Following 45 header fires during harvest season in the far north-west,...
Local News
Check sensors, weather stations for 3G reliance
Farmers are being urged to check their devices ahead of the imminent 3G...
Local News
Crop GHG study comes to Wimmera
Horsham will host part of a new $8 million national study of greenhouse...