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Farmers eye strong harvest after welcome rain
FARMERS across the Wimmera are looking ahead to a promising harvest, with grain crops performing exceptionally well following a prolonged drought. Horsham farmer Tim Rethus said
3 November, 2026
General News
Finalist flips the narrative on dyslexic thinking
AgriFutures Rural Women's Award semi-finalist Sam Pritchard has taken her push for more accessible farm safety from...
3 November, 2026
Local News
Spooky Saturday haunts Horsham for one night only
Quiet neighbourhoods came to life on Saturday as hundreds of children...
Local News
Mallee train services promised under Coalition plan
Mallee residents could soon have a new way to travel to Melbourne, with...
Local News
Warracknabeal Australia Day award nominations are open
THE Rotary Club of Warracknabeal is encouraging residents to put forward...
Council
Council seeks help with planning impasse
THE Horsham Rural City Council’s work to update the municipal planning scheme continues. At the August 24 meeting,...
28 August, 2026
Local News
No active data centre applications, mayor confirms
Could a data centre be coming to Horsham? The council says there are...
Local News
Community feedback invited on retirement units
Residents are encouraged to provide input on the future of the Woomelang...
Local News
HRCC backs sports funding bid for Natimuk, Laharum and Horsham
THE Horsham Rural City Council has endorsed two significant funding...
Rural
Water testing can reveal hidden problems
New research on rainwater tanks found they can also harbour potentially harmful bacteria and metals that could pose...
6 October, 2026
Local News
Study fuels debate
A LANDMARK 60-year comparative study has claimed Victoria’s bushfire...
Local News
Wimmera Mallee News shines at awards
THE Wimmera Mail-Times was among the commended entries at the 60th Rural...
Local News
Farm margins take centre stage as Wilkur Trial Farm opens its gates
Boolah’s newest Trial Farm will open its gates for the first time on...





