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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
10 December, 2025
General News
In good faith
IN GOOD FAITH: Today, I’m going to be brave and address a Bible story that a lot of people try to avoid. It is the...
7 December, 2025
Local News
Christmas cuppas from home
On February 11 1916 the Horsham Times reported under the headline...
Local News
Another mural
NEW MURAL: Local artist Belina Eckermann is painting a new mural on the...
Local News
Stone curlews
BARRY'S CORNER: I was reminded last week about the rarely seen but often...
Council
Antwerp hosts council forum
On Sunday, September 14, the Hindmarsh Tourism and Business Forum was held at the Antwerp Hall, bringing together 30...
29 September, 2025
Local News
Council plan adopted
The Hindmarsh Shire Council formally adopted its Council Plan 2025-2029...
Local News
Council adopts 2025/2026 budget
Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget of $10.336 million...
Local News
Council pushing for drought recognition
The Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for the area to be added to the...
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...