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The 2026 Mallee Machinery Field Days in Speed showcased machinery, working dogs, local art, and strong community spirit. Over 350 sites presented the latest agricultural innovations, including displays from Nick Westphalem (left) and Wayne Hartwich of Ahrens Silos.

Field Days draw crowds to Speed

Machinery, working dogs, local art, and community fundraising came together at the Mallee Machinery Field Days, offering something for all ages.

13 August, 2026

Live4Life is set to bring a community-led approach to youth mental health education and suicide prevention in Horsham. Photo credit: NATALIE ANDERSON

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Live4Life set to support Horsham youth

Stawell Hospital Foundation trustees Meg Blake (left), Brian Hancock and Kevin Erwin join Grampians Health Stawell operating theatre associate nurse unit manager Kristi Bohner with the new Optiflow high-flow oxygen therapy system, funded through a $70,000 donation from the foundation. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Stawell operating suite boosted by new oxygen therapy system

Uniting to advocate for the Jeparit Weir to be replaced are local community members and stakeholders, concerned its functional condition was recently assessed as ‘very poor’ and may not survive another flood event such as 2011, 2016 and 2022.

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Jeparit rallies for weir

Uniting to advocate for the Jeparit Weir to be replaced are local community members and stakeholders, concerned its functional condition was recently assessed as ‘very poor’ and may not survive another flood event such as 2011, 2016 and 2022.

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Jeparit rallies behind urgent weir replacement

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Yolande Grosser. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Big winter blow out

BP Horsham has reopened and resumed normal trading after a temporary closure linked to global fuel supply disruptions. Photo credit: NATALIE ANDERSON

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BP Horsham reopens after temporary closure

PTUA Ballarat branch convenor Patrick Jarvinen says improved rail and bus services are needed to better connect Wimmera communities with regional centres and essential services. Photo credit: NATALIE ANDERSON

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PTUA expands advocacy into the Wimmera

A Homelessness Week display featuring colourful origami houses highlighted the importance of housing security and community support. Photo credit: NATALIE ANDERSON

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Hidden homelessness grows

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Rain couldn’t keep prospective students away as families from across Victoria and South Australia travelled to Longerenong College for its annual Open Day.

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Longerenong Open Day draws interstate interest

Preparing for the National Census - feature photo

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Preparing for the National Census

A conga line was among the movement activities enjoyed by children celebrating the Healthy Places Healthy Futures milestone. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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West Wimmera kindergartens reach healthy milestone

St Joseph's pupils take part in National Schools Tree Day.

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Pupils plant lasting legacy

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