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New member of the GrainGrowers National Policy Group – Southern Region is Riverside local, Emelia Sudholz.

Local elected to grain policy group

GRAINGROWERS' members in the Southern Region have elected their five National Policy Group (NPG) representatives, including local farmer Emelia Sudholz.

13 January, 2026

McKenzie Creek farmer Neville McIntyre assesses his historic stables dating back to the 1880s were heavily damaged after destructive winds struck a generational farm.

Local News

Historic building bears the brunt of storm

VIctoria Police's Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash on the Western Highway outside of Dimboola.

Local News

Western Highway remains closed after fatal truck crash near Dimboola

More than 300 corellas died after ingesting poisoned grain near the Horsham riverbank in April 2025. Investigators are particularly seeking information about a push-along seed dispenser seen near the river in the days before the incident.

Horsham News

Public urged to help solve corella poisoning case

Don’t let your four-legged friend be in heat stress in hot cars or on hot metal surfaces on the back of utes this summer. Farms can also be additionally hazardous so dog owners have been encouraged to actively look after the environment they experience and keep them out of harm’s way.

Local News

Don’t let your dog suffer in the heat

With summer approaching, regular grassland observations are more important than ever to help track fire risk across Victoria. Edenhope CFA volunteer, Ian Hiller has a weekly task for about six months of the year, augmenting satellite data that informs the CFA on fire risk across Victoria. The CFA provides training and tools (such as the card Ian is holding) and is calling on more people to participate in the data reporting. For the record, Ian said the paddock pictured was “between 40 and 50 per cent” cured.

Edenhope News

CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands

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Local News

It’s beginning to look a lot like harvest...

VicGrid personnel were denied access by hundreds of farmers at Ben Duxson's gate. Ben Duxson (left) talking to VicGrid personnel (right).

Local News

Farmers campaign gathers momentum

Carron/Boolite farmer, Jason Mellings said it was likely some farmers in the Northern Wimmera and Mallee areas would hold onto their barley harvest yields until pricing firmed.

Local News

Wimmera barley ‘cloak and dagger” price outlook

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. Free to Read

Horsham News

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.

Horsham News

$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.

Local News

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

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.

Local News

Apprentice experiences life in the fast lane

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