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“I just about cried a little”: The Wimmera reacts to step three

Wimmera industries and local government welcome the news but remain cautious.

JessieAnne Gartlan
15 Sep 2020
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La Nina fuels Wimmera fire preparations

La Nina is predicted to spur extra growth, raising the risk of fires in the summer season.

JessieAnne Gartlan
10 Sep 2020
Warracknabeal Herald

Explained: regional Vic’s roadmap towards reopening

REGIONAL Victoria will enter step two of the COVID-19 reopening roadmap at 11.59pm on 13 September which will see stage three restrictions relax slightly. There will still only be four reasons to leave home; school or work (if these can not be done...

Caitlyn Quinn
07 Sep 2020
The Horsham Times

‘Roadmap’ out of COVID-19 restrictions to be released

The Victorian Government will reveal its plan to ease restrictions on Sunday September 6.

JessieAnne Gartlan
31 Aug 2020
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La Nina fuels Wimmera fire preparations

La Nina is predicted to spur extra growth, raising the risk of fires in the summer season.

JessieAnne Gartlan
10 Sep 2020
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All masked up on the streets of Rainbow

With the wearing of masks now compulsory due to the Covid-19 pandemic the residents of Rainbow and district are now all masked up. There are many different experiences with mask wearing with the most common one being leaving the home without a mask...

Elissa Keller
26 Aug 2020
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Funding boost for Rainbow Lake

The Rainbow Lake project has received much needed funding of $24,921 from a grant to help create pedestrian and vehicle access to the new lake, around one kilometre south of the township. The Rainbow Recreational Fishing Lake Access Improvements...

Elissa Keller
26 Aug 2020
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Candidate training available for prospective Councillors

Residents of Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack Shires interested in standing for Council are required to undertake mandatory candidate training prior to nominating for the upcoming local government elections. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mandatory...

Elissa Keller
26 Aug 2020
News

Local council elections to proceed

Local government elections will go ahead as scheduled on October 24 after the State Government sought advice from Victorian Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton. The safety and wellbeing of voters, candidates and election staff is at the...

Elissa Keller
26 Aug 2020
News

State of Emergency extended

The State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for four weeks to continue measures known to be working that help to slow the spread of coronavirus and save lives. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said, “We know how challenging it is to live...

Elissa Keller
20 Aug 2020
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Divas say goodbye for now

Well, that stupid virus has ruined things yet again (yes, I am being polite)! Under stage three restrictions we are no longer permitted to gather for competition golf for at least six weeks, which will be past the end of our usual closing time...

Elissa Keller
20 Aug 2020
Sport

Golfers continue to enjoy day out

Rainbow and Yaapeet residents are still able to get their exercise and golfing fix with the Rainbow Golf Course still open to the public, but with restrictions in place. Although competition isn’t available during the Stage Three COVID...

Elissa Keller
20 Aug 2020
Sport

Soggy conditions greet golfers

Due to the stage three lockdown Saturday competition as on the syllabus will not be able to go ahead as planned. The golf course will remain open for exercise and golf can be played in groups of two with face masks to be worn on the course. Players...

Elissa Keller
13 Aug 2020
Sport

Golf Divas hit out before restrictions

A small field of ladies played their first round with face masks (not a fan), and their last round before restrictions hit (well at least we can still hit the course in a limited capacity). The girls played a stroke round, with most having a great...

Elissa Keller
13 Aug 2020
Sport

Golf Divas thrive in the bright sun

A stunning day for golf saw nine divas take to the course to play stableford. Once again the A Graders led the way, with Debbie Lowe coming in with a tidy 40 points, with Lynne McKenzie not far behind with 37 points. The conditions agreed with...

Elissa Keller
06 Aug 2020
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Farmers await China barley outcome

AUSTRALIAN barley growers are waiting for the outcome of a proposed tariff on Australian barley exports into China. People’s Republic of China, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) are potentially imposing a tariff of 73.6 percent and subsidy margin of...

Jessica Taylor
14 May 2020
Rural

A nasty surprise could be in store in silos

GRAIN growers sowing this year’s winter crops may find some nasty surprises when opening their silos for the first time in a while. If stored grain has not been monitored since harvest, it is possible that insects have infested storages...

Jessica Taylor
14 May 2020
Rural

GM cropping gets the green light in South Australia

THE South Australian Parliament has granted the state’s farmers access to GM crop innovations after passing the government’s Bill to enable commercial GM crop cultivation on mainland South Australia. The passing of the bill had met mixed...

Jessica Taylor
14 May 2020
Rural

New equipment for agriculture students

LONGERENONG College has received that last piece equipment under assistance from the Victorian Government. Longerenong College General Manager John Goldsmith said that the agriculture college had received an airseeder in the last couple of weeks...

James Thomas
14 May 2020
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Trailers and Feeders on display

UNIVERSAL Trailers and Feeders had their quality stock on display at this year’s Wimmera Machinery Field Days recently. Bangerang farmer and Wimmera Mallee dealer Bradley Muller was at the event to share his knowledge with visitors. “We had...

Jessica Taylor
16 Mar 2020
Features

St Patrick’s College exhibit for the future

While the Wimmera Machinery Field Days is dedicated to connecting farmers and suppliers, over time the event has come catered to the needs of parents concerned about their child’s future. As families wandered through the Moore Exhibition Centre...

James Thomas
16 Mar 2020
Features

Old Holdens become new favourites

SOON after the shock announcement of the retirement of the Holden brand for good, the value of Holdens have projected to have at least doubled. “We have been flooded with enquiries coming through our Classic Car Division Nationwide in the first 24...

Pub Lish
12 Mar 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