Another cold start to the morning with -1 and frost. Who else is sick of defrosting their windscreen in the morning? A partly cloudy day ahead, with a top of 14 predicted.

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Horsham police will focus on property damage offences by targeting alcohol and drug affected young offenders through extra patrols and targeted operations. Victoria Police crime statistics show crime increased overall by 29.2 per cent in the Horsham police service area.

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"The Western Highway is a major artery, not just for Wimmera residents but also for the major freight link through to Adelaide and Perth." - Horsham Rural City Council and RACV have called for $842 million to address the city's road and public transport problems.

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Horsham couple Eric and Norma Eltze will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday.

Rising Wimmera football stars Jarrod Berry and Darcy Tucker have been named in the AFL Academy's two squads for 2014-15.