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Shire centres now taking VicRoads payments
Hindmarsh Shire customer service centres in Dimboola, Jeparit, Rainbow and Nhill can now take EFTPOS, cash or cheque payments for basic VicRoads services.
26 March, 2025
General News
Veterans' Voices: Cora Elizabeth MacNeil
Cora Elizabeth MacNeil was born in Melbourne. Her next of kin was her mother, Mrs Hannah MacNeil of Kyallachy, Natimuk.
22 March, 2025
Local News
Royal Far West in Rainbow again
Royal Far West CEO Jacqui Emery will visit Rainbow and Jeparit on March...
Local News
Barry's corner
There are some of the best national parks in all of Australia to be...
Local News
Rainbow Rises nearing completion
Improvements to the Rainbow Rises Events Centre have taken a step closer...
Council
Local News
Council term now done and dusted
Hindmarsh Shire Council ended the four year council term on Wednesday...
Local News
Clark, Aitken new councillors
Tony Clark and Roger Aitken will represent the residents of the North...
Local News
Candidates names in the frame
Veteran councillor Ron Ismay at the last minute decided to again...
Rural
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of what they burn as the weather dries out.
25 September, 2024
Local News
CFA warns of harvest fire risk
Following 45 header fires during harvest season in the far north-west,...
Local News
Check sensors, weather stations for 3G reliance
Farmers are being urged to check their devices ahead of the imminent 3G...
Local News
Crop GHG study comes to Wimmera
Horsham will host part of a new $8 million national study of greenhouse...
Sport
Tim and Queenie out to defend their Mallee Bull title
A picture of Outback Queenie standing proudly next to the iconic Mallee Bull will long be enjoyed by the Mortlock...
7 March, 2025
Local News
Urgent call for volunteers
The Horsham Little Athletics Club has put out a call of arms wanting...
Local News
Kart club reopening a success
The official reopening of the Southern Mallee Kart Club's track at...
Local News
Netballers shine at state titles
On Saturday March 9 to Monday March 11, The Wimmera Mallee Netball...