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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.

Fire Danger Period dates announced

The CFA has announced the beginning of the Fire Danger Period for municipalities in the region.

1 November, 2025

Natura resource analyst Kerry Collins (left), principal research scientist CSIRO environment research unit Dr Aditi Mankad and senior research scientist Dr Lucy Carter were part of two important studies into the 2021 mouse plague.

Mouse plague’s hidden mental toll revealed

The final team going to New Zealand next year for the The Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championship on March 4-7, 2026 include Telangatuk East open blade shearer, Daniel Rogers (second from left) standing next to John Dalla, (left) who came first in the open blade category at the recent 2025 Shearing and Woolhandling National Championships in Jamestown, SA. Heading over are also two machine shearers, two wool handlers and other team support.

Sharp shearing lands local Green and Gold

The Dressmaker has transcended national and language barriers, wooing audiences in Portugal (where is it known as Revenge is in Fashion).

Dressed for success: The Dressmaker movie marks 10 years

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Leading CSIRO researchers joined Birchip Cropping Group this week to explore the next big innovations in Aussie farming — from data-driven tools to local fertiliser production.

BCG, CSIRO unite for farm innovation

Some of the nation's leading agricultural researchers were in Birchip this week, with the Birchip Cropping Group...

18 October, 2025

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No dust on Nikki as shear glory awaits

SETTING herself up for another women’s world record shearing attempt...

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Jochinke hangs up hat to put boots back on

NEARING the end of his time as National Farmers Federation president...

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The Man in the Corner: Three cheers to low gears

You can tell it’s peak hay season when there’s a tractor parked out the...

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