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Heppell suits up for Demons' big weekend
Dyson Heppell might have played more than 250 AFL games for Essendon but this Saturday he'll be pulling on another-coloured jumper as he lines up for Horsham in the Wimmera
22 May, 2026
General News
Farmers invited to shape future programs
Wimmera farmers are invited to participate in Australia’s longest-running national research survey of its kind to...
21 May, 2026
Local News
Agriculture Minister visits Birchip
Birchip Cropping Group welcomed Victorian Minister for Agriculture and...
Local News
Wind farm clears hurdle
THE Warracknabeal Energy Park has cleared a major hurdle in its approval...
Local News
Police step up road safety focus
Road users across the Wimmera would have noticed a highly visible and...
Council
Rural concerns grow: Yarriambiack Shire Council wary of federal budget impact
THERE was plenty in Tuesday’s Federal Budget to get the attention of Yarriambiack Shire Council, with multiple...
14 May, 2026
Local News
'We did go early' says council
Discussed at last month's Yarriambiack Shire Council meeting was the...
Local News
Council welcomes boost
The Yarriambiack Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian State Budget’s...
Local News
Council raises alarm over Sunshine rail changes
Proposed changes to the rail hub at Sunshine and the potential impact on...
Rural
Farmer weighs crop changes amid input shortages
Wimmera farmer Chris Colbert says he has enough fuel to begin sowing his next crop, but only after paying $3000 more...
9 April, 2026
Local News
Fire-hit farmer faces fresh fuel uncertainty
Michael Sudholz is speaking from experience when he says the current...
Local News
Milgate elected VFF president
Minyip cropping farmer Ryan Milgate has been named the next president of...
Local News
Firewood collection safety reminders
With energy costs continuing to rise, the recent opening of the autumn...