The Wimmera Mail-Times
Monday, 16 May
Kaniva IGA wins big at retail awards ceremony
WINNERS: Kaniva IGA staff member Harry McFarlane and owner Lachlan Doyle stand with the store's Retail Transformation and Innovation Award. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL
Alex Dalziel
Kalkee sisters celebrate milestones side-by-side
Matt Hughes
Enjoy a historic train ride as Murtoa celebrates its 150th birthday
Alex Blain
AT THE STATION: Remi Hamilton, Kendra Clegg, Kai Hamilton, Tom Hamilton, Daryl Tepper, Kaden Tepper, Amelia Tepper, Kaitlyn Tepper, Lynette Crittenden and Trevor Crittenden wait for a train at Murtoa station. Picture: ALEX BLAIN
Regional communities to thank VICSES Mid West volunteers on Wear Orange Day
James Halley
PROTECT: VICSES volunteers in the western region. Picture: Contributed.
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'War is on our doorstep': Filmmaker fears for safety in Ukraine
Janine Graham
BOMBED: A stray left to sniff around Borod Tower in Ukraine. Photo: supplied
Sovereign manufacturing, economy in focus
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
Anthony Albanese says he will commission the development of a medical manufacturing industry plan.
Issues probed at Sydney disability service
Tim Dornin • 1hr ago
Witnesses will give evidence to an inquiry into the abuse and neglect of people with a disability.
No senior side for Falcons, on lookout for more juniors
Matt Hughes
LACK OF NUMBERS: The Horsham Falcons aren't fielding a senior side in 2022. Picture: FILE
Agriculture Victoria faces job cuts
JOB LOSSES: Shadow Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh says the redundancies at Agriculture Victoria will mean critical research will lose out.
Philippe Perez
Man 'let down' over care at Grampians Health
Erin Williams
Digest
Liberal Party 'warms up' with final countdown underway
Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched the Liberals' election campaign on Sunday. Picture: AAP
Alex Crowe
Connectivity still topic of concern for fire fighters despite case injection
Nick Ridley
PHONE CONNECTION: Maurie Dumesny of Laharum tries to use his phone. He explains he gets no reception when he goes outside. Photo: Alex Blain
'Bee-lieving': business wins numerous awards at honey show
Nick Ridley
HONEY: Warren and John Stanley inspect their latest batch of honey. Photo: CONTRIBUTED
Croppers urged to be on alert for mice in paddocks
Philippe Perez
BE ALERT: Some moderate growth in mice has been seen in some paddocks through the Wimmera, which has spurred calls from Grain Producers Australia for farmers to be vigilant when sowing.
Saints go marching, Demons claim Giant scalp
PASSION: Saints players were delighted to record their first win of the season.
Matt Hughes
Birchip year 10 students undertake work experience with BCG
WORK EXPERIENCE: BCGs Ash Tierney with Birchip P-12 work experience student Sassia Coffey. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
Celebrating community for Neighbourhood House Week 2022
INCLUSIVE: Horsham Neighbourhood House manager Charlie Helyar says he looks to provide an 'inclusive' space for everyone in the community. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL
Alex Dalziel
Harcourts 'putting Horsham on the map' with award wins
Alex Blain
SMILES: Harcourts Horsham capped off a successful year with six national awards, including personal achievement awards for Jock Uebergang, left, and Mark Clyne. Picture: ALEX BLAIN
Demons look to continue blistering start to 2022 | WFNL R5 Preview
Matt Hughes
THREATENING: Laharum look to be one of the teams to beat again in the HDFNL A Grade netball. Picture: ALEX BLAIN

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Kalkee sisters celebrate milestones side-by-side
Matt Hughes
Opinion
Gresham a key Saints playmaker
Howard Kotton
SUBLIME: Saint Jade Gresham was a crucial element against Geelong on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
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No senior side for Falcons, on lookout for more juniors
Matt Hughes
LACK OF NUMBERS: The Horsham Falcons aren't fielding a senior side in 2022. Picture: FILE
Svitolina and Monfils expecting baby girl
Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina in a practice session at the Australian Open.
Federal Election
PM appears on ABC for first time during the election campaign
Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to community members with Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch, during an afternoon tea at Railway Halls in Cairns on Monday. Picture: Getty Images
Alex Crowe
Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security', WA Premier says
Harley Dennett, Finn McHugh
Defence Minister Peter Dutton described a Chinese warship's sailing off the coast of Western Australia as "an aggressive act". Picture: Keegan Carroll
Greens blast Labor 'disinformation' on hung parliament deal
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Living with climate disasters
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
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Finding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter
Race to the Regions
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
Chris McLennan
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia
Gemma Purves
Stories fromExplore
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What's On
Human Nature's coronavirus-interrupted tour continues in April and May
TOURING: Human Nature will perform at the Horsham Town Hall on May 1. Picture: SUPPLIED
Chris Pedler
What's on in the Wimmera and Grampians
Ben Fraser
APRIL: Pimms and Painting is coming to Horsham with the very popular resin art workshop.
What's on in the Wimmera?
Ben Fraser
READY TO ROCK: The Rubens play in Horsham this Thursday. Picture: FILE
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Budget can still be boujee
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AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.
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'War is on our doorstep': Filmmaker fears for safety in Ukraine
BOMBED: A stray left to sniff around Borod Tower in Ukraine. Photo: supplied
Janine Graham
Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security', WA Premier says
Harley Dennett, Finn McHugh
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Eurovision opened my eyes to the exciting world we live in
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Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won with their entry Stefania.
Unlocking super will have 'marginal' impact on house prices: Morrison
Doug Dingwall, Dan Jervis-Bardy, Hannah Neale
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher
Comment
Shire welcomes a plethora of visitors
Leader: Yarriambiack Shire Council mayor Kylie Zanker. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
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The Beginning of Wisdom
Rev Greg Matthews
"We need forgiveness."
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National
Sovereign manufacturing, economy in focus
Anthony Albanese says he will commission the development of a medical manufacturing industry plan.
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Issues probed at Sydney disability service
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Witnesses will give evidence to an inquiry into the abuse and neglect of people with a disability.
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Jasper Lindell
A negative rapid antigen test result. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Enviro-friendly spray targets crop killer
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Ritesh Jain (left) and Neena Mitter say the chemical-free spray only targets silverleaf whitefly.
Day 37 of the federal election campaign
1hr ago
Anthony Albanese says the coalition housing policy is an attack on future generations.
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Lamb cook-ups and workshops for international chefs in Victoria
Philippe Perez
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Vegan breakfast banana bread. Picture: Supplied
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