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High input costs for farmers
Farmers have been feeling the pressure of exorbitant spending since the start of the year as fertiliser and fuel prices surged, driving up input costs for this year’s harvest.
6 October, 2026
General News
Wimmera councils unite to push for growth investment
Councils across the Wimmera met with Victorian government Liberal and National representatives to advocate for...
5 October, 2026
Local News
Australia's last action: The Battle of Montbrehain
The Australian infantry’s last major action on the Western Front in the...
Local News
Australia's last action: The Battle of Montbrehain
The Australian infantry’s last major action on the Western Front in the...
Local News
Lieutenant Howard William Peter Hobbs
Lieutenant Howard William Peter Hobbs was born on February 25, 1919, in...
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
Wimmera Mallee News shines at awards
THE Wimmera Mail-Times was among the commended entries at the 60th Rural Press Club of Victoria’s annual awards last...
8 September, 2026
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...
Local News
Reports of lambing season success
Dadswells Bridge stud farmer Ellie McDonald reports an outstanding...
Farmer fined $15,000 for sheep neglect
Untreated flystrike, poor body condition and inadequate feed were among...