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Concerns about the potential for a mouse plague in the Wimmera are growing, with conditions increasingly ideal to support large populations.

History shows improved responses to mice plagues

READING through national newspaper archives to get a sense of what mouse plagues have been like throughout the Wimmera’s history can be an unsettling experience, even if the truth

26 November, 2025

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.

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.

CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands

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

Farmers campaign gathers momentum

Hundreds of vehicles lined a small country road in Western Victoria on Wednesday as farmers and members of the...

4 December, 2025

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Japanese encephalitis virus detected locally

THE Department of Health has confirmed the first detection of Japanese...

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Apprentice experiences life in the fast lane

An agricultural apprentice from Warracknabeal had the opportunity to...

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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...