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Peak Oil - feature photo

Peak Oil

There has been much commentary recently about peak oil and the world running out of the product.

27 March, 2026

First place in the Under-17’s striking first and second disc with a time of 19:95 is Warracknabeal Juniors, Maddison Bentley, Michael Wright, Ben Wright and Zander Jonasson.

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Local juniors score well in firefighter championships

Jack Kranz with son David celebrating his 100th birthday on March 15

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Jack Kranz's 100 year celebration

Entertain in Style, Walk to the River - feature photo

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Entertain in Style, Walk to the River

ABC Wimmera staff Angus Verley, Rebekah Lowe, and Tamara Clark joined the nationwide 24-hour strike on March 25.

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Why ABC Wimmera joined the strike

More than 250 young farmers packed the Horsham Golf Club for the Birchip Cropping Group’s Young Farmer Network Ball.

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Young farmers have a ball

Rita Rowney celebrates her 100th birthday with family members who gathered in Hopetoun from across the country for the milestone occasion.

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A century of memories

With the lifting of fire restrictions for 2026 commencing, the community has been reminded to take care with burning off, including registering the burn-off.

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Fire restrictions begin to lift in North West

Dimboola man Thomas Clarke has pleaded guilty to the murder of John Lindsay Hunter in the Victorian Supreme Court, more than three years after the fatal attack in the victim’s home.

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Dimboola man pleads guilty to murder

The autumn firewood collection period is now open. Because supply is limited, priority access may apply for local residents or communities that rely heavily on firewood. In some areas, collectors may be required to prove residency. Firewood collection rules and limits apply and penalties apply for those caught breaking the rules.

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Firewood collection safety reminders

The 25th British General Hospital at Hardelot-Plage, France.

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Katherine Powell McArthur

Planning fire - feature photo

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Planning fire

Lions Club helpers Izzy Bandy and Amelia Drage at the stall during the last market.

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Market returns to main street

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