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Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

CFA: Fire season is far from over

Victorians are still at risk of fast-running scrub and grass fires, CFA has warned as it issued a reminder that February is a month that has seen some of the state’s worst fires over the years. While conditions have recently eased in some parts of...

Elissa Keller
3 hours ago
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Rylee Cocks enjoys new experience

Earlier this month Rylee Cocks joined a group of students from various campuses of the Australian Catholic University on a two week trip to Italy, being based in Rome. Since completing her studies at the Rainbow P-12 College, Rylee has been studying...

Elissa Keller
3 hours ago
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

An entertaining evening for all

The seventh Old School Session at Rainbow’s Oasis site saw a near capacity crowd enjoying a great night’s entertainment provided by The Beez band from Berlin. People came from Beulah, Hopetoun, Nhill and other surrounding areas as well as...

Elissa Keller
12 Feb 2020
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

New teacher welcomed

Rainbow P-12 College has welcomed new teacher Benjamin Phillips as he begins his teaching career at the College. Ben is teaching Art, Health and Cooking at the College for the first six months of 2020 and is enjoying his time in the classroom. He...

Elissa Keller
12 Feb 2020
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Early childhood free TAFE courses underway

MORE students across Victoria will gain a rewarding career in early childhood education and care, thanks to the State Government. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney officially launched the start of the Certificate...

Jessica Taylor
17 Feb 2020

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Massive rainfalls recorded

Rainbow, Jeparit and Hopetoun recorded substantial downpours last Thursday night. Residents were treated to an impressive light show with thunder and lightning across the district on Thursday night with several trees coming down in the wild weather...

Elissa Keller
12 Feb 2020
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

Ash Clugston returns to Jeparit Rainbow

Ash Clugston is returning to Jeparit Rainbow Football Netball Club for the 2020 season after playing for Dimboola in 2019. The forward/ midfielder has been a consistent performer for his hometown club over the years, being a joint coach, multiple...

Elissa Keller
22 Jan 2020
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

China trip a learning experience for local student

In November and December last year four year nine students from Rainbow P-12 College spent six weeks in China, being part of a group of 47 students from all over Victoria who took part in the trip. Gracie Hurlstone was one of these students along...

Elissa Keller
22 Jan 2020
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

Welch family bid farewell

On December 16 a public farewell was held in Yaapeet for Bev, Tony, Cheryl and Chloe Welch as they move on to Horsham. About 200 people from Yaapeet and neighbouring towns enjoyed a barbeque tea and the chance to wish this irreplaceable family all...

Elissa Keller
22 Jan 2020

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Shooters compete for field and game

MINYIP Field and Game hosted 40 shooters in good conditions for its 75 target competition on Sunday. High Gun winner was Robert Papst 67/75. AA grade winner, Stephen Krause 66/75; runner-up, Peter Mitchell 66/75; third, Andrew Cox 62/75. A grade...

Jessica Taylor
21 Feb 2020
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Warrack Golf Bowls power into grand final

NORTH Wimmera Bowls pennant competitors contested the first day of finals, with close results not the order of the day. Division One Warracknabeal 70 lost Warracknabeal Golf 110, played at Rainbow. I. Hewitt, G. Irvine, G. McLean, C. Pendlebury lost...

Jessica Taylor
17 Feb 2020
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Rainbow Rises 240 returns

AFTER the success of the Rainbow Rises 240 off road race event last year, the race will return to Rainbow on March 7 and 8. There will be action aplenty with cars of all classes taking part in the event from the smaller Sportslite vehicles to the...

Elissa Keller
17 Feb 2020
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Season ends for Rainbow and Jeparit

Round 13 of the North Wimmera Bowls Division Weekend Pennant was played on Saturday, ending the home and away season ahead of the finals. In Division One, there was no late change to the ladder, with Warracknabeal and Warracknabeal Golf both...

Elissa Keller
12 Feb 2020
Sport

Close competition for ladies

Hopetoun was the venue for the North Wimmera Bowls Ladies Champion of Champions on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 February. The ladies played in perfect weather conditions and very good bowls were played. Fay Mill of Hopetoun played perfect draw bowls...

Jessica Taylor
12 Feb 2020
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Keen buyers for Sheep Market

WARRACKNABEAL agents yarded a slightly smaller yarding than the previous fortnight, consisting of 2800 lambs and 350 sheep. The quality of the yarding was again excellent, with all weights and grades represented. There was a stronger gallery of...

Jessica Taylor
17 Feb 2020
Rural

Research to inform 2020 sowing program

The revered BCG Trials Review Day was held last Friday at the Birchip Leisure Centre. More than 160 farmers and advisors from across the Wimmera Mallee attended the timely event which extended the latest research, technology and decision-making...

Jessica Taylor
17 Feb 2020
Rural

Future Drought Fund

A GROUP of eminent Australians has been established to help deliver $100 million in drought resilience and preparedness programs to communities every year through the Future Drought Fund. Minister for Drought David Littleproud announced the Future...

Andrew Ward
25 Sep 2019
Rural

Trespassing activists to face jail under new laws

ANIMAL activists invading people’s properties can expect to face tough new sanctions thanks to new farm trespass laws passed by the Federal Parliament last Friday. The new laws were passed as a result of widespread reports of animal activists...

Andrew Ward
25 Sep 2019
Rural

Snakes on the move in the Grampians region

WITH the weather warming up our cold-blooded reptile friends are now becoming more active, and a lot more visible. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Acting Regional Manager Environmental Compliance, Nathan MacDonald...

Andrew Ward
23 Sep 2019
Rural

Sun shines on spectacular BCG Main Field Day

THE Birchip Cropping Group’s 27th Main Field Day served up spectacular conditions last Wednesday not only with calm sunny weather, but with the impressive trials on site which was shown off to over 350 growers and industry representatives. The day...

Andrew Ward
23 Sep 2019
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Ash Clugston returns to Jeparit Rainbow

Ash Clugston is returning to Jeparit Rainbow Football Netball Club for the 2020 season after playing for Dimboola in 2019. The forward/ midfielder has been a consistent performer for his hometown club over the years, being a joint coach, multiple...

Elissa Keller
22 Jan 2020
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

Local artist donates work for Drought Relief

When Rainbow resident, Ruth Robertson, heard that the students from the Rainbow P-12 College were raising money to donate for drought relief she decided to paint a special work and donate the proceeds from the sale of the painting to the student’s...

Elissa Keller
22 Jan 2020
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

Grain train pain continues

The closure of the Dimboola-Rainbow rail line has seen consequences across the district especially during the harvest season. The Rail Revival Alliance Victoria is dismayed by the decision of V/Line to suspend all train operations on the rail line...

Elissa Keller
15 Jan 2020
Rainbow-Jeparit Argus

Rainbow P-12 College students finish year on positive note

The Rainbow P-12 College Speech Night and Variety Concert was held on Tuesday December 17. Despite the hot conditions the College Hall was packed for the event. The evening began with a barbeque provided by the Rainbow Lions Club. Everyone then...

Elissa Keller
15 Jan 2020