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From floods to rescues, Warracknabeal SES has served the region for nearly 50 years. Now, volunteers finally have the home they deserve: a new, fit-for-purpose headquarters in Devereux Street. Past and present members gathered on October 25 to mark the milestone occasion.

Warracknabeal SES opens modern headquarters

After five years of planning and persistence, the Warracknabeal SES unit has officially opened its new headquarters.

3 November, 2025

Colloquially naming it the ‘Truth Map’, an online resource detailing all renewable energy projects in Australia produced by a Queensland conservation group has drawn criticism from Climate Change and Energy minister, Chris Bowen as being from an “anti-renewable, pro-nuclear” mindset and containing inaccuracies. But the key author, an experienced cartographer, said the volunteer-driven project used publicly available data, including from government and company sources.

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Mapping out renewables footprint ignites debate

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In good faith

Wireless Station W5 is operated by 2nd Signal Troop, 2nd Australian Light Horse Brigade, on the beach at Anzac Cove, a few days after the landing in April 1915.

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The ANZAC Gallipoli campaign

Six of seven new affordable housing units across the Yarriambiack Shire are now complete, including Warracknabeal’s new Anderson Street home.

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Affordable housing milestone reached in Warracknabeal

The Yarriambiack, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, Horsham and West Wimmera municipalities have all had the starting dates for the summer Fire Danger Period announced. Residents are encouraged to use the remaining time to prepare their properties.

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Fire Danger Period dates announced

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Explanation for memory story

The National Audit of Mobile Coverage has been underway for some time, with Warracknabeal chosen as one of just seven Victorian towns for static location testing – mobile testing will cover over 185,000 kilometres across Australia.

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Local locations used for national mobile coverage testing

More than 100 runners braved wet conditions for the 2025 Run the Beal on Sunday, October 26.

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Williams, Lewin and Toet shine at Run the Beal

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In good faith

John spent time at the replenishing centre at Pell in the Northern Territory.

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John Sangster Stubbings

Demolition crews begin dismantling Beulah’s historic Victoria Hotel, following safety concerns over the building’s deteriorating structure.

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Beulah Victoria Hotel to be demolished

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