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Western Highway upgrade moves closer
Construction on the long-delayed Western Highway duplication project could begin this year after governments committed a further $446 million to the Buangor-Ararat section.
19 May, 2026
General News
Wind farm clears hurdle
THE Warracknabeal Energy Park has cleared a major hurdle in its approval process, with Victorian planning minister,...
19 May, 2026
Local News
Police step up road safety focus
Road users across the Wimmera would have noticed a highly visible and...
Local News
Students raised funds for Dolly
Rainbow P-12 College celebrated Do It For Dolly Day on Friday, May 8,...
Local News
Chris Naylor: wine growing journey
The May 2026 regular meeting of the Combined Probus Club of Hopetoun was...
Council
Rural concerns grow: Yarriambiack Shire Council wary of federal budget impact
THERE was plenty in Tuesday’s Federal Budget to get the attention of Yarriambiack Shire Council, with multiple...
14 May, 2026
Local News
'We did go early' says council
Discussed at last month's Yarriambiack Shire Council meeting was the...
Local News
Surrounding shires echo muted budget reaction
LAST week’s state budget received an unenthusiastic response from...
Local News
Council welcomes boost
The Yarriambiack Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian State Budget’s...
Rural
Activity ramps up at Longy
Activity is building across the Longerenong College campus as the College farm and training programs move into a busy...
7 May, 2026
Local News
Farmer weighs crop changes amid input shortages
Wimmera farmer Chris Colbert says he has enough fuel to begin sowing his...
Local News
Fire-hit farmer faces fresh fuel uncertainty
Michael Sudholz is speaking from experience when he says the current...
Local News
Milgate elected VFF president
Minyip cropping farmer Ryan Milgate has been named the next president of...