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With the lifting of fire restrictions for 2026 commencing, the community has been reminded to take care with burning off, including registering the burn-off.

Fire restrictions begin to lift in North West

AS the 2025/26 summer period fades into memory, restrictions on fire lighting will be progressively lifted in some regions from next week.

22 March, 2026

Dimboola man Thomas Clarke has pleaded guilty to the murder of John Lindsay Hunter in the Victorian Supreme Court, more than three years after the fatal attack in the victim’s home.

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Dimboola man pleads guilty to murder

The autumn firewood collection period is now open. Because supply is limited, priority access may apply for local residents or communities that rely heavily on firewood. In some areas, collectors may be required to prove residency. Firewood collection rules and limits apply and penalties apply for those caught breaking the rules.

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Firewood collection safety reminders

The 25th British General Hospital at Hardelot-Plage, France.

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Katherine Powell McArthur

Planning fire - feature photo

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Planning fire

Lions Club helpers Izzy Bandy and Amelia Drage at the stall during the last market.

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Market returns to main street

Bunnings Horsham has launched a new home safety initiative, helping fund community projects and support police investigations.

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Sausage sizzle for home safety

QA Hay held an Open Day for Growers and Industry prior to their official opening in June 2026.

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Successful open day for QA Hay

Issi Dye is ready to hit the Warracknabeal Town Hall stage this Friday with his rock n' roll show.

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Issi Dye to bring Rock n' Roll to town

Hoping for a good result in the State Championships in Stawell this weekend, the Warracknabeal fire brigade juniors recently tasted success in a Horsham competition.

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Fired up to win in junior championships

A Minyip man has been remanded in custody and will face the Victorian Supreme Court later this year over an alleged murder in Jung.

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Wimmera man remanded over alleged murder

New Birchip Cropping Group life members Trevor Grogan (left) and Tony Gregson (second from right) together with BCG chairman John Ferrier (second from left) and CEO Fiona Best.

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BCG presents life memberships

Impressive Lego models are coming to Horsham next weekend with the Playwell Events Brick Show. Everything from Star Wars to City themes and Technic, there’s also play zones for kids and a brick market for enthusiasts looking for the missing piece to their own projects.

Building Lego exhibition amazement brick by brick

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