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Black Friday ready: Wimmera Outdoors, Sportspower and Surfone staff Alan Hardingham, Sharon Bates, Lashay Quick, Gary Jelly, Brodie King and Ange Nitschke gear up for one of the year’s biggest sale days this Friday.

Black Friday kicks off Christmas shopping close to home

With Black Friday now the first major milestone of the local festive shopping season, residents are being urged to keep their spending close to home and support the businesses that

26 November, 2025

Japanese encephalitis is rare but potentially serious and is caused by a virus transmitted through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes are usually active from mid-spring to late autumn in south-eastern Australia and health authorities recommend using mosquito nets, and screen windows and doors on dwellings.

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Japanese encephalitis virus detected locally

The Horsham SmartFarm's new Plant Protein Hub and glasshouse were officially opened on Monday, December 1, by Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria Michaela Settle (centre). She was joined for the event by senior research scientist Dr Cassandra Walker (left) and Agriculture Victoria’s head of research, Professor Simone Warner.

$12 Million SmartFarm expansion positions Wimmera as Ag Innovation Leader

The HDFNL has released its complete 2026 fixture, with the season to open on April 11 and the Grand Final locked in for September 12.

All eyes on round two: HDFNL confirms 18-round fixture for 2026

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Warracknabeal apprentice Jamie Eckermann swapped tractors for a 600-plus horsepower Supercar as he joined the Red Bull Ampol Racing pit crew at the Sandown 500.

Apprentice experiences life in the fast lane

An agricultural apprentice from Warracknabeal had the opportunity to experience life in the fast lane recently,...

27 November, 2025

Nhill News

Oh what a million: Gary Driscoll’s LandCruiser honoured after reaching 999,999km

THERE’S no doubt Nhill-based stock, station and real estate agent, Gary...

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More REZ announced for Victoria

On Thursday, November 20, the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily...