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Junior badminton season wrapped up
The Rainbow Junior Badminton Wind–Up and Basket Tea was a huge success, with all the parents and siblings joining us for the Presentations.
2 September, 2025
General News
Submissions open for energy farm
Submissions for the Warracknabeal Energy Park Environmental Effects Study are now open to the public and will be...
2 September, 2025
Local News
Operation Shelter continues but has had a positive result
Operation Shelter, launched by local police in July, has yielded...
Local News
Concert proceeds boost CFA brigades
Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor Ron Ismay presented cheques to...
Local News
Hopetoun P-12 wrap up – Week 5 Term 3
By the Community Connections Class
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
Longerenong College Open Day draws hundreds from across states
WITH a strong motivation to "cultivate careers in agriculture", Longerenong College marketing and business...
13 August, 2025
Local News
Drover’s 3500km sheep trek unearthed in Guthrie family history
In 1882, a 21-year-old drover, a team of men, and 11 thousand sheep made...
Community and balance the key for footballer farmer
Balancing football and farming is not always the easiest to manage, but...
Local News
Government to streamline kangaroo management
The Victorian Government has announced plans to streamline kangaroo...