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IN-FORM: Jeparit-Rainbow recruit Jay Kirwood (pictured) is leading the HDFNL goalkicking tally with 17 goals from four games. Picture PETER DOXEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Kirwood thriving in forward role at Jeparit-Rainbow

Matt Hughes
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THE COMING STORM: Pest controller Steve Olver poses with one of many mouse traps he expects to use this year. Picture: ALEX BLAIN

Horsham pest controllers prepare for bad mouse season

Alex Blain
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Oh, bless winter warmers | A Mum's World

Oh, bless winter warmers | A Mum's World

Yolande Grosser
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Grassfire near Dimboola, two trucks on scene

Grassfire near Dimboola, two trucks on scene

Alison Foletta

CAPTION: Laharum's family atmosphere welcomed Sean Wouters back after a stint with Pimpinio. Picture: ALEX BLAIN

Laharum looks after its players

Alex Blain

HUNGRY: There is no better feeling than winning with your best mates according to Horsham's Tyler Blake. Picture: ALEX BLAIN

Demon is chasing that winning feeling

Alex Blain

CENTURY: Participants taking part in the Wimmera Parkrun, which will be held for the 100th time on Saturday. Picture: CONTRIBUTED.

Wimmera parkrun reaches important milestone

Matt Hughes

RETIREMENT: The aged care royal commission found the system to be understaffed and providing inadequate care. Picture: FILE

'35 per cent done': federal budget falls short for Wimmera aged care providers

Alex Dalziel

Federal budget incentives to keep doctors in the regions

NAPLAN testing kicks off across the region

Ararat's epic victory

No interest to change holiday home rates in Wimmera

IN-FORM: Jeparit-Rainbow recruit Jay Kirwood (pictured) is leading the HDFNL goalkicking tally with 17 goals from four games. Picture PETER DOXEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Kirwood thriving in forward role at Jeparit-Rainbow

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We're looking for brides

We're looking for brides

12 days out: new concussion rules introduced for local footy

12 days out: new concussion rules introduced for local footy

On the road: Tyler McRae and Tyler Dittloff on their postie bikes before they set off on their journey to Cairns. Picture: contributed

Meet the boys riding to Cairns on a postie bike for a good cause

Here's where you can find our news

Here's where you can find our news

DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

Kirwood thriving in forward role at Jeparit-Rainbow

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OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

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Horsham pest controllers prepare for bad mouse season

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Grassfire near Dimboola, two trucks on scene

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Laharum looks after its players

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Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

UPDATED: Victorian man tests positive for COVID-19

UPDATED: Victorian man tests positive for COVID-19

Klaus Nannestad

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

IN-FORM: Jeparit-Rainbow recruit Jay Kirwood (pictured) is leading the HDFNL goalkicking tally with 17 goals from four games. Picture PETER DOXEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Kirwood thriving in forward role at Jeparit-Rainbow

Matt Hughes
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Playing Josh Hodgson as a loose forward could be just what the Canberra Raiders need. Photo: Matt Blyth/Getty Images

OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

Laurie Daley
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CAPTION: Laharum's family atmosphere welcomed Sean Wouters back after a stint with Pimpinio. Picture: ALEX BLAIN

Laharum looks after its players

Alex Blain

IN-FORM: Jeparit-Rainbow recruit Jay Kirwood (pictured) is leading the HDFNL goalkicking tally with 17 goals from four games. Picture PETER DOXEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Kirwood thriving in forward role at Jeparit-Rainbow

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HUNGRY: There is no better feeling than winning with your best mates according to Horsham's Tyler Blake. Picture: ALEX BLAIN

Demon is chasing that winning feeling

Alex Blain

CENTURY: Participants taking part in the Wimmera Parkrun, which will be held for the 100th time on Saturday. Picture: CONTRIBUTED.

Wimmera parkrun reaches important milestone

Matt Hughes

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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VOICE: Archie Roach's tour, Tell Me Why, is coming to Horsham Town Hall. Picture: CONTRIBUTED.

WHAT'S ONEnjoy one of Australia's most celebrated voices at Horsham Town Hall

Alison Foletta

VOICE: Archie Roach's tour, Tell Me Why, is coming to Horsham Town Hall. Picture: CONTRIBUTED.

WHAT'S ONEnjoy one of Australia's most celebrated voices at Horsham Town Hall

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

4 Recommended car finance tips

4 Recommended car finance tips

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

The Wimmera and Grampians Babies of 2020

The Wimmera and Grampians Babies of 2020

Dawn Rasmussen

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The perfect family home on over a quarter acre allotment

The perfect family home on over a quarter acre allotment

The perfect family home on over a quarter acre allotment

The perfect family home on over a quarter acre allotment

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

We're looking for brides

We're looking for brides

Dawn Rasmussen

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

TIME TO TEST: Brian Nagorcka is encouraging men aged over 50 to get regular prostate cancer checks in the post-COVID-19 lockdown era.

A new Horsham nurse and prostate cancer plea - over 50, get checked

Juanita Greville

NEW FACE: Frank Tuppin is the new Minister at Horsham Uniting Church. Picutre: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

New in town with vision to help others

Cassandra Langley

DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

Rhiannan Iffland diving from a hot air balloon in the Hunter.

Watch the incredible moment a diver jumps from a hot air balloon into a dam

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

FUN: You Am I provide a mix of old and new on 11th album The Lives Of Others.

REVIEWYou Am I still living large and keeping relevant

FAKE LEG, REAL CHARGES: A man was stopped with a mannequin's leg hanging out his boot.

See the moment a leg hanging out of a car boot draws police attention

Matt McLennan

AI avatar recruited to improve dementia care

Geraldine Cardozo

FAMILY: Jayden Penno-Tompsett's aunt Karen Dobell, from left, mother Rachel Penno and aunt Sharelle Harwood leaving Cairns Coroners Court on Friday. Picture: Brian Cassey

Family's heartbreak as coroner rules on missing persons case

Donna Page

MILESTONE: The Bamboos celebrate 21 years as a band with the release of their 10th album Hard Up. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICThe Bamboos hardened up by anniversary rain check

Josh Leeson

Oh, bless winter warmers | A Mum's World

Oh, bless winter warmers | A Mum's World

Yolande Grosser
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Mothers' Day: nightmares and a new tree

Mothers' Day: nightmares and a new tree

Yolande Grosser

Roads cannot be only a council's chore

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

Uni hurting from continued international border closures

SUBSCRIBERUni hurting from continued international border closures

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Richard Pusey's interruptions have prompted a magistrate to stand down his court hearing.

Pusey spars with magistrate and lawyers

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The Disability Royal Commission's due date for its final report has been extended to September 2023.

Disability royal commission gets more time

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WA's coronavirus restrictions are set to be further eased, including rules around mask wearing.

No masks, crowd limits as WA eases rules

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Victorian businesses breaking COVID-19 QR scanning rules will face a $1652 on-the-spot fine.

Vic businesses face fines for QR breaches

Liz Hobday and Callum Godde
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Crown has agreed to go completely cashless to address money laundering risks.

Reformed Crown on track for Sydney casino

Hannah Ryan
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Marcia Neave is heading an inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmanian government institutions.

Sex abuse inquiry launched in Tasmania

Ethan James
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Michele O'Neil wants the government to abandon support for the trade deal involving Myanmar.

Unions want major Asia trade deal scrapped

Matt Coughlan
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FAMILY: Jake and Ros Turner, Kyneton, sold 54 head, inclduing 28 Charolais steers, 323kg, for $1720 or 532c/kg.

Pakenham heavy steers in demand

Rebecca Nadge
53m ago

NOT LEFT WONDERING 'IF ONLY': David Lyons, Melville Park, Vasey, Victoria bought the top priced bull of the 56th Hereford Australia National Sale, purchasing Mawarra If Only Q264 for $103,000. Pictured with Mawarra's Logan Sykes, Longford, Vic.

Mawarra bull sold for $103,000 at Hereford National

Olivia Calver
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GOOD DEMAND: Burra Foods chief executive officer Stewart Carson good demand internationally and domestic has allowed Burra to announce a strong opening price.

Burra announces opening price and step up

Carlene Dowie

Rally driving takes one look at understeer and then sprays gravel in its face. Photo: Shutterstock.

Getting the car slowed and turned on various surfaces

Sam Hollier

SHIVERS: Keeping warm and comfortable at home during winter is easier than your think. Photo: Shutterstock.

Smart ways to keep warm during winter

Main photo: Mitsubishi Motors Australia

Your motoring future is electric - well, at least partially

Sam Hollier