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In good faith
Summer 2026, and how ironic it seems that, as we enter another year, Australia is experiencing severe floods in the north and extreme heat days and fires in the south.
18 January, 2026
General News
No Water - No Life: A History of the Mackenzie Creek (part one)
To celebrate the release of Bob McIlvena's book ‘Waters Of The Wimmera’, we're taking a look back at his ever-popular...
15 January, 2026
Local News
History meets the present
One of the many displays at Jeparit’s Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum is a...
Local News
Mayor Ismay reviews year and priorities
THE Hindmarsh Shire Council has reflected on a year of significant...
Local News
Shared Table shines light on regional heroes
Shared Table premiered to a strong community turnout at Hoyts Melbourne...
Council
Council to host pool parties in 2026
Hindmarsh Shire Council to host a series of free summer pool parties across the municipality in early 2026 and is...
26 December, 2025
Local News
Antwerp hosts council forum
On Sunday, September 14, the Hindmarsh Tourism and Business Forum was...
Local News
Council plan adopted
The Hindmarsh Shire Council formally adopted its Council Plan 2025-2029...
Local News
Council adopts 2025/2026 budget
Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget of $10.336 million...
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...