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All things bright and beautiful
Members of the Southern Mallee Cooperative Parish Church from Rainbow and Hopetoun, along with the Community and people from across the state are completing final touches to their
15 September, 2025
General News
BARRY'S CORNER: Bats are biodiversity
Micro bats are a vital part of a district to help keep the insects under control. The bats of the Wimmera are all...
12 September, 2025
Local News
Strong winds rip roof off Eureka Hotel
The Eureka Hotel in Rainbow had to close for a day after losing part of...
Local News
Leafy Hideaway in the Heart of Birchip
HOUSE OF THE WEEK: If you’re looking for a home that blends comfort,...
Local News
Blast from the past
With fashion recycling styles over the years, we might look back at what...
Council
Council plan adopted
The Hindmarsh Shire Council formally adopted its Council Plan 2025-2029 and the accompanying 2025/2026 Council Plan...
8 September, 2025
Local News
Council adopts 2025/2026 budget
Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget of $10.336 million...
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.
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...