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Fourth case of coronavirus recorded in Northern Grampians

A NEW case of coronavirus has been detected in the Northern Grampians Shire Tuesday afternoon, bringing the region’s all time number of cases to four. The case is one of five to be detected since midnight on May 25. Another case was detected at...

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Fast-tracked funding for Yarriambiack

YARRIAMBIACK Shire Council will receive an additional $1.3 million in funding for local roads and community projects from the Federal Government. Under the $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure program, councils will be able to submit...

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Businesses hopeful for tourism return

LOCAL tourism and hospitality businesses hope to see a revival when restrictions ease from June 1. Over the weekend, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews released further details of the state’s staged easing of restrictions which will help regional...

Yarriambiack Council considers draft budget

YARRIAMBIACK Shire Council has proposed its $24 million 2020-21 Draft Budget, which includes $8.7 million in funding for roads and community projects. Gathering for a council meeting for the first time since February, councillors passed a motion at...

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Giant mushroom a surprise

MUSHROOMS continue to pop up around the district and Aaron and Jessica Boyd came across an impressive one recently. The lone fungi was found on Couzner Road at Willenabrina recently. Mrs Boyd said it was Aaron that first noticed the giant mushrooms...

Does anyone recognise this photo?

HISTORY: A photograph found behind a recently purchased buffet at auction and the owners would like to find the owners of the photograph in order to return it to them. The buffet had the name Tepper written on the back and had paid written...

Reminder to lock vehicles

POLICE are reminding district farmers to lock their vehicles and remain vigilant after 600 litres of diesel was stolen from a truck. Leading Senior Constable Shayne Rigall said the theft occurred some time over the last couple of weeks and is...

Police working with farmers on tractor thefts

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into tractor thefts in the district after another two property thefts occurred in the district last week. Police said that items were stolen from tractors which had been left open, with thieves cutting the tractor...

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State releases $100m for sporting clubs

COMMUNITY sporting clubs and associations can now make their pitch for a share of more than $100 million in Victorian Government grants dedicated to supporting grassroots players and volunteers. More than three million Victorians are involved in...

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Memorial fourball contested

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club hosted a number of players for its Saturday event in overcast conditions. Men’s competitors played a four ball best ball for the Terry Maas Memorial which saw David Trippett and Mal Tunstall combine for a winning score of...

Final games in the Mallee League

2014 was Jeparit Rainbow’s final year in the Mallee League with the club deciding to request permission to move to the Horsham District League in 2015. Saturday August 23, 2014 saw the club play its final home and away games for the season against...

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Men play for meal run

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club men competed in a “meal run” stableford event on Thursday. In overcast conditions, players continued their return to the course with some strong scores being posted for the afternoon. Front nine winner, Wayne Chivell, 21...

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Protecting and enhancing the Wimmera River

HINDMARSH Landcare Network and Parks Victoria are working together to deliver the Wimmera River Revegetation Project. The two organisations are looking for landowners along the river to help develop, enhance and protect the land. Landcare...

No evidence of resistance in Lucerne flea

AGAINST the backdrop of increasing resistance to pesticides, research has produced some positive news for Australian grain growers. Testing of populations of Lucerne flea (Sminthurus viridis) – a pest that can be found in most grain crops and...

New disease guide for growers

GRAIN growers are better equipped to access and manage their disease risk this season thanks to the recent release of Agriculture Victoria’s cereal and pulse disease guides. The annual crop disease guides, which are produced with support from the...

Reduced yarding for Warrack Market

WARRACKNABEAL agents saw a reduced yarding at the fortnightly sales last week, with just over 4000 lambs gracing the premises. This reduction in numbers was due to many producers deciding to focus on getting grain sown in the paddock before the...

Antwerp property protected for generations

ANTWERP district farmer Tim Inkster and his family have preserved part of their regenerated land with a conservation covenant. The property under conservation covenant is 20 hectares situated on the Wimmera River. Mr Inkster said it was important...

22 May 2020

Mites of most concern

By Neil James, Land Management Extension Officer RED-LEGGED earth mites (Halotydeus destructor) are the pasture pest causing producers the most concern right now. Plants are most susceptible as seedlings and newly sown pastures and brassicas can be...

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19 May 2020

Small dams not cutting it for stock water

MANY Victorian farmers rely on small farm dams to provide water for stock and domestic use but according to Agriculture Victoria farm water supply specialist Clem Sturmfels, these dams are increasingly unable to meet stock and domestic water...

19 May 2020

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Wendy’s passion for teamwork

WARRACKNABEAL resident and retired secondary teacher Wendy Hewitt shared some of her motivations for getting involved in the community and becoming a teacher. Inspired by Warracknabeal’s Elizabeth Denham, a teacher at Warracknabeal’s secondary...

12 May 2020

Get productive with the Warrack Motel

THE Warrack Motel is offering those working from home a chance to get away and be productive. Business owner Steve Friend said he has been hit hard by the coronavirus restrictions and is adapting his business to suit the needs of the community...

01 May 2020

Similarities across 100 years

ARTICLES in the Warracknabeal Herald from 1919 shows how government actions from the current coronavirus pandemic, mimic the 1919/20 influenza outbreak. Although medical advice has improved over the years, some restrictions and social distancing are...

08 May 2020

The King of Kiata shares his story

WARRACKNABEAL resident and retired teacher Graham Osborne has shared his life’s experiences in a book titled Chalk and Talk - A Teacher Remembers. Mr Osborne spent many years educating students in various schools across Victoria and has based his...