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Ruth and Mick Loat have no shortage of pickles at their Loats of Pickles stall. Photo credit: DAVID WARD

Deal in the Beal brings Main Street to life

THE Main Street of Warracknabeal came alive with market stalls, special offers, and local shoppers as the annual Deal in the Beal returned on Friday, October 23.

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Several candidates for the upcoming Victorian election attended the Wimmera Mallee Environmental and Agricultural Protection Association forum on October 26 to answer public questions. From left: Vaughan Williams, Costa Di Biase, Jeff Moran, Dianne Colbert, Andrew Partridge, and Chris Burson. Photo credit: DAVID WARD

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Candidates unite on protecting prime agricultural land

Chris McPherson enjoyed kayaking along Brim Creek as rainfall brought the waterway back to life. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Flowing creek brings a welcome return to Brim

Sheep farming remains part of Warracknabeal's history

Victoria Police will launch Operation Furlong at 12.01 am on Friday, October 30 and it will run until 11.59 pm on Wednesday, November 4.

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Wimmera motorists urged to slow down

The Yarriambiack Shire Council is working to improve road safety across the municipality through new planning and initiatives.

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Yarriambiack targets safer roads with $78,500 funding boost

A family legacy spanning generations, with (from left) Sharlene, Richard, Marj and Geoff McGinniss pictured with their grandsons Lachlan, Aidan and Connor outside Geoffrey's Menswear. For 50 years, the Warracknabeal business has dressed locals, built long lasting customer relationships and remained part of the town's retail history.

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More than menswear: a family story

The 40th Birchip Art Show will run from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1, at the Community Leisure Centre.

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Birchip Art Show around the corner

Leadership Wimmera graduates participate in an outdoor activity as part of the program, which has supported more than 750 regional leaders since 2002.

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Leadership program leaves a lasting mark

The Rural Ambassador Awards are a national competition, with Ms Wilken now progressing to the regional stage. The regional winner will represent Wimmera Show Societies at the 2027 Melbourne Royal Show Finals.

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Courtney Wilken named Rural Ambassador

Warracknabeal Secondary College Year 12 students enjoyed a celebration day in Bendigo, participating in a range of activities including go-karting, Laserforce, and arcade games before beginning their final exams on October 27. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Students celebrate before exams

Summer searches climb as temperatures climb

Jill Robbins (front) sits at the gravesite of her parents, Hazel and George Griffiths, at the Laen North Cemetery. She is joined by her daughters, Trish Lehmann (back left) and Nikki Russell, and sister-in-law Lynette Griffiths. The group visited Laen as part of the Minyip & District Historical Society’s annual cemetery walk.

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Deal in the Beal brings Main Street to life

Candidates unite on protecting prime agricultural land

Flowing creek brings a welcome return to Brim

Sheep farming remains part of Warracknabeal's history

Wimmera motorists urged to slow down

Yarriambiack targets safer roads with $78,500 funding boost

More than menswear: a family story

Birchip Art Show around the corner

Leadership program leaves a lasting mark

Courtney Wilken named Rural Ambassador

Students celebrate before exams

Summer searches climb as temperatures climb

Local history shared in Laen

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