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Final chapter of the Jeparit Church
The Jeparit community and beyond have celebrated the life of the 100-year-old St Andrew's Uniting Church on August 17 as it officially closed its doors for the last time.
3 September, 2025
General News
Daffodils for Cancer Council
Fundraising efforts carried on a long-standing tradition last week in the memory of a Rainbow local.
1 September, 2025
Local News
All dressed up for Book Week
Rainbow P-12 College students and teachers embraced the fun of Book Week...
Local News
In good faith
FREE TO READ: A few weeks ago, I wrote about the subject of forgiveness....
Local News
Vietnam Veterans Day
August 18 was Vietnam Veterans Day. We thank our Vietnam veterans from...
Council
Council adopts 2025/2026 budget
Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget of $10.336 million at its recent council meeting on June 18,...
7 July, 2025
Local News
Council pushing for drought recognition
The Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for the area to be added to the...
Local News
Mayoral Matters
Welcome everybody, to a new four year term of Hindmarsh Shire.
Local News
Council term now done and dusted
Hindmarsh Shire Council ended the four year council term on Wednesday...
Rural
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of what they burn as the weather dries out.
25 September, 2024
Local News
CFA warns of harvest fire risk
Following 45 header fires during harvest season in the far north-west,...
Local News
Check sensors, weather stations for 3G reliance
Farmers are being urged to check their devices ahead of the imminent 3G...
Local News
Crop GHG study comes to Wimmera
Horsham will host part of a new $8 million national study of greenhouse...