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Working with industry on rail freight priorities

The State Government is calling on leading rail freight and industry representatives to join forces to boost capacity of Victoria’s rail freight sector as part of a new Rail Freight Working Group. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne and...

Elissa Keller
15 hours ago
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Brim-KSH stalwart adds to impressive resume

When veteran bowler Mark McPherson stepped on to the cricket pitch last Saturday, no one could have known he would bowl the perfect game. Bowling for Brim-Kellalac/Sheeps Hill in the clash against the undefeated ladder leader Jeffcott at Donald...

James Thomas
18 hours ago
Wimmera Mallee News

‘Scrappers’ get creative across weekend

SCRAPPERS from across the state spent the weekend at the Warracknabeal Community Centre creating artworks of memories. Scrapping Addiction hosts two scrapbooking weekends every year and keen “scrappers” come from across the state to spend time...

Jessica Taylor
19 hours ago
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Arts Minyip put local talent on display

Minyip’s annual art exhibition saw 27 different artists on show during this years Show n’ Shine. The annual arts show, which was opened by Mayor Graeme Massey on Friday night at Memorial Hall, saw 124 artworks entered in exhibition from 19...

James Thomas
19 hours ago
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Precautions for Corona Virus

THE situation surround Corona Virus is evolving rapidly with new clinical and epidemiological information and intelligence available fromt he World Health Organisation. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first diagnosed in Wuhan City, Hubei...

Jessica Taylor
19 hours ago

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A Step in the right direction

A CAMPAIGN group advocating to finish a school project has gained more traction after meeting with the State Education Minister late last week. After two years of lobbying for the project, Warracknabeal’s “Finish What You Started” campaign was...

Dylan DeJong
25 Feb 2020
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Show n’ Shine delivers again

MINYIP’s Show n’ Shine organisers are planning to escalate the classic motoring show after its continued success this past weekend. The popular classic car and motorcycle show, a keystone motoring event in the region, saw 159 vehicles register...

James Thomas
25 Feb 2020
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Across the Nullarbor for mental health

A MAN from Bunbury Western Australia walking for a cause, has left his mark on Wimmera towns raising awareness for mental health. Dean “Deano” Summers, crossed the Nullarbor after he took off on his journey six months ago on August 23, 2019...

Dylan DeJong
25 Feb 2020
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Nurses Leading by example at RNH

NURSING team leaders newly appointed at Rural Northwest Health are setting a precedent of what it means to work together. Meghan Noonan and Keshia Roche have been appointed the Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) at RNH this year, where they will oversee...

Dylan DeJong
25 Feb 2020

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Hindmarsh takes home win

Rainbow P-12 College students returned to the swimming pool on Monday February 24 in the afternoon for part two of the annual swimming sports after the recent cancellation due to the unfortunate weather. While most of the races were completed on...

Elissa Keller
15 hours ago
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Brim-KSH stalwart adds to impressive resume

When veteran bowler Mark McPherson stepped on to the cricket pitch last Saturday, no one could have known he would bowl the perfect game. Bowling for Brim-Kellalac/Sheeps Hill in the clash against the undefeated ladder leader Jeffcott at Donald...

James Thomas
18 hours ago
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Marnoo holds key to finals make-up

WIMMERA-Mallee Cricket Association will contest its last round of the home and away season tomorrow with fourth place still up for grabs. Three teams mathematically remain in the running for a finals berth with Marnoo and Brim-Kellalac/Sheep Hills...

Scott Stewart
18 hours ago
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Antwerp claims minor premiership

The last round of tennis for Dimboola and District Tennis Association season 2019/2020 started Friday night with Dimboola hosting Warrack Gold. With Dimboola aiming to claim a major upset for their last game of the year, Warrack Gold was keen to...

Scott Stewart
19 hours ago
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Juniors set for final game

THE second last game for the junior cricket season was played out at Anzac Park on the weekend with a switch around of the batting and bowling order a flavor of the day, with the young ones opening the batting and bowling for their sides. Opening...

Jessica Taylor
19 hours ago
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Looking after your best work-mate

THERE is no argument that working dogs are an enormous asset to farmers and it stands to reason, if your dog travels on the back of your ute, you need to take extra care to avoid exposing it to heat stress on hot days. While it is legal to allow...

Dylan DeJong
25 Feb 2020
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A&P Society award top crops

WARRACKNABEAL Agricultural and Pastoral Society awarded winners of its 2019 crop competition recently. The competition is split into two sections, for either north of Borung Highway or south. Participants are awarded points for a number of criteri...

Jessica Taylor
25 Feb 2020
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Keen buyers for Sheep Market

WARRACKNABEAL agents yarded a slightly smaller yarding than the previous fortnight, consisting of 2800 lambs and 350 sheep. The quality of the yarding was again excellent, with all weights and grades represented. There was a stronger gallery of...

Jessica Taylor
18 Feb 2020
Rural

Research to inform 2020 sowing program

The revered BCG Trials Review Day was held last Friday at the Birchip Leisure Centre. More than 160 farmers and advisors from across the Wimmera Mallee attended the timely event which extended the latest research, technology and decision-making...

Jessica Taylor
18 Feb 2020
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NDVI imaging reveals the foundation of stronger yields

THE only measure of a canola variety’s performance that really matters to growers is the yield at harvest, but it is always encouraging to see positive signs throughout the season. When Quambatook grain growers Pete and Gerald Williamson trialled...

Dylan DeJong
14 Feb 2020
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STB to be discussed at BCG Trials Review Day

WIMMERA wheat growers risk 20 percent yield loss in wet years, according to Birchip Cropping Group (BCG). The fact that Wimmera wheat growers risk 20 percent yield loss in wet years from Septoria tritici blotch (STB) will be a point of discussion at...

Pub Lish
11 Feb 2020
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Herbicide resistance workshops return to the Wimmera

WIMMERA growers and advisers are invited to learn the ‘ABC’ of herbicide resistance during a series of pre-sowing workshops being coordinated by Agriculture Victoria this month. Director of Plant Science Consulting, Dr Peter Boutsalis, who also...

Pub Lish
11 Feb 2020
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Lace up your runners for Active April

VICTORIANS of every age and ability are being encouraged to lace up their runners and follow in the footsteps of their heroes to boost their health and fitness in the 2020 Premier’s Active April challenge. Last year, a record 130,211 Victorians...

Jessica Taylor
19 hours ago
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Across the Nullarbor for mental health

A MAN from Bunbury Western Australia walking for a cause, has left his mark on Wimmera towns raising awareness for mental health. Dean “Deano” Summers, crossed the Nullarbor after he took off on his journey six months ago on August 23, 2019...

Dylan DeJong
25 Feb 2020
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Rock fest inspires musicians

WIMMERA musicians are amped up to keep on rocking out after a successful weekend for the 60 years of Wimmera rock festival last weekend. Acts from the region like Warracknabeal based band Goo Finger, CROME, X-Amount and Hard Face Nanners, just to...

Dylan DeJong
14 Feb 2020
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Photos speak a thousand words

IT’S no doubt photography has come a long way in the last century from the birth of Kodak cameras in the late 1800’s to the DSLRs of today. In the case of late Warracknabeal man, Frank “Accy” Atkinson he would utilise what ever he could in...

Dylan DeJong
14 Feb 2020