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Marilyn Clancy: still serving community
A lifetime of care continues for Hopetoun’s 73-year-old Marilyn Clancy, who has retired from her 28-year career with Rural Northwest Health, but she still hasn’t slowed down.
27 August, 2025
General News
Council adopts Western Highway plan
The West Wimmera Shire Council has adopted a new advocacy strategy to push for safety and freight improvements along...
26 August, 2025
Local News
Nominations for multicultural awards now open
The Victorian Multicultural Awards of Excellence are now open for...
Local News
Ms Clancy's 28 years of caring
Marilyn Clancy, an activities worker and coordinator at the Rural North...
Local News
Ouyen set to come alive again
The annual vibrant event celebrating the heart and soul of the Mallee...
Council
Horsham council calls for overhaul of energy rate scheme
The Horsham Rural City Council voted unanimously to call for changes to the Payment in Lieu of Rates (PILOR) Scheme,...
31 July, 2025
Buloke CEO resigns after eight years with organisation
Buloke Shire Council's chief executive, Wayne O'Toole, has resigned from...
HRCC seeking answers on new drought funding
Horsham Rural City Council mayor Ian Ross has expressed his...
Local News
Council adopts 2025/2026 budget
Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget of $10.336 million...
Rural
Longerenong College Open Day draws hundreds from across states
WITH a strong motivation to "cultivate careers in agriculture", Longerenong College marketing and business...
13 August, 2025
Local News
Drover’s 3500km sheep trek unearthed in Guthrie family history
In 1882, a 21-year-old drover, a team of men, and 11 thousand sheep made...
Community and balance the key for footballer farmer
Balancing football and farming is not always the easiest to manage, but...
Local News
Government to streamline kangaroo management
The Victorian Government has announced plans to streamline kangaroo...