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Last few finals spots still up for grabs
Most results in round 13 of the Wimmera hockey season on Saturday went as expected based on recent form, but there are several intriguing sub-plots still to be played out over the
12 August, 2025
General News
Two-truck collision sparks fire on Western Highway
Emergency services in the Wimmera were called to action early in the morning following an incident on the Western...
10 August, 2025
Local News
In good faith
‘Why should I fear when evil days come, when wicked deceivers...
Local News
VETERANS' VOICES: Leslie James Pianta
Leslie James Pianta was born on July 19 1920 in Murtoa, the son of James...
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BARRY'S CORNER: Birds
This is the time of the year when you have to be careful and not accept...
Council
Horsham council calls for overhaul of energy rate scheme
The Horsham Rural City Council voted unanimously to call for changes to the Payment in Lieu of Rates (PILOR) Scheme,...
31 July, 2025
Buloke CEO resigns after eight years with organisation
Buloke Shire Council's chief executive, Wayne O'Toole, has resigned from...
HRCC seeking answers on new drought funding
Horsham Rural City Council mayor Ian Ross has expressed his...
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Council Adopts 2025–2026 Budget
Horsham Rural City Council adopted its 2025–2026 Budget and the...
Rural
Drover’s 3500km sheep trek unearthed in Guthrie family history
In 1882, a 21-year-old drover, a team of men, and 11 thousand sheep made history with a 3500 kilometre trek from a...
29 July, 2025
Community and balance the key for footballer farmer
Balancing football and farming is not always the easiest to manage, but...
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“If you don’t know where you’ve been, how do you know where you’re going?” A history of the remarkable Wimmera water ways
Wimmera historian Bob McIlvena 90, who has spent many years researching...