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Pride on national day »

By PETER MILLER The Wimmera is polishing up on its patriotism in preparation for Australia Day celebrations next week. Horsham Rural City Council has announced its Australia Day award winners…

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Safety day for boating »

A Boat Safety Awareness Day in Horsham next month will provide the community with insight into what they need to know to stay safe on the water. Wimmera Offshore Anglers…

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Community

Pride on national day »

By PETER MILLER The Wimmera is polishing up on its patriotism in preparation for Australia Day celebrations next week. Horsham…

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Farming with a new flavour »

BUSINESS GROWTH: Eveline van Bruegel and Steve Ord with one of the 300 pomegranate trees they planted last April. Picture: PETER MILLER

By PETER MILLER Edenhope farmers Steve Ord and Eveline van Breugel are truly an innovative couple who are not afraid…

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Festival for lake revival »

Hindmarsh Shire Council is giving its residents the opportunity to celebrate the return of water to their favourite lake with…

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A man of many faces »

TURNING POINT: Harrow artist Ron Penrose with a painting of western Victorian philanthropist Geoff Handbury. Mr Penrose said the portrait’s broad-palette-knife style sparked a turning point in his artistic development. Picture: GREG O’CONNOR

By GREG O’CONNOR Harrow sheep farmer Ron Penrose is igniting a new passion in his life. The budding artist is…

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Sport

High Jack »

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Natimuk Ski Club member Jack Bourchier was making the most of a weekend of great weather as he powered his way around Natimuk Lake on a wake board. Natimuk Lake has re-opened to recreational users after it was declared safe from a blue-green alga threat.…

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Angus shows his all-round skill »

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By GREG O’CONNOR Horsham cricketer Angus Adams starred for Western Waves on day one of Dowling Shield under-16 state championships at Geelong on Monday. The Jung Tigers all-rounder made 55 runs from just 54 balls as his team fell just four runs shorts in a…

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SPRAY AND WIPEOUT »

Natimuk Ski Club member Tom Bourchier forms a wall of water as he skis behind his family’s boat.

Water sports enthusiasts took advantage of perfect conditions at Natimuk Lake on the weekend.…

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Opinion

Savour this rare occasion »

By DEAN LAWSON Many years ago someone suggested that developing great strength between family members and close friends was as much about acceptance and tolerance…

Dec 21 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Making use of ‘lazy’ Crown land »

By DEAN LAWSON It’s through the warmer months that we can gain a clear understanding of the value of public open space. Parkland reserves, sometimes…

Dec 14 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Enough with ludicrous pay rises »

By DEAN LAWSON “Some of us struggle to comprehend how individuals the Australian people have placed in positions of trust can feel so comfortable exploiting…

Dec 8 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Food & Wine s-barrique

Early bidding

Specialist wine auctioneer Stewart Langton got bids flying at this year’s Grampians Grape Escape and festival organisers are hoping to get next year’s 21st event off to a great start with a series of warm-up events.…

Dec 14 2011 / Read More »
Health & Lifestyle ON THE DOC SIDE: The group of 12 medical interns start work at Wimmera Health Care Group. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Taking it interns

The latest group of doctors and nurses started their started their medical careers at Wimmera Health Care Group this week. The group of 12 interns and eight graduate nurses started on Monday. Director of Medical Services…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Environment

Watch on storm flow

By DEAN LAWSON Analysts keeping watch on a moderate flood making its way down the Wimmera River were confident yesterday that the flow presented no immediate threat to river-front towns or centres. Wimmera Catchment Management Authority…

Dec 21 2011 / Read More »
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McKenzie new mayor

Lake Bolac farmer Cr Colin McKenzie is Ararat Rural City Council’s new mayor. Cr McKenzie has been on council for 10 years. He was elected for his first term as mayor at council’s statutory meeting last…

Dec 14 2011 / Read More »
Arts Entertainment

Festival for lake revival

Hindmarsh Shire Council is giving its residents the opportunity to celebrate the return of water to their favourite lake with a special three-day festival next week. Live @ the Lake is a free festival at Lake…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
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Cutting it fine

Horsham hairdresser Emma Rissmann is The Gordon Institute of TAFE’s apprentice of the year. The 20-year-old, who has just entered her third year with Horsham salon D’Coco Hair Studio, received the honour at The Gordon’s annual…

Dec 8 2011 / Read More »
To The Editor

Consumer laws

SIR,- This time of year marks two big events in the retail shopping calendar – Christmas gift buying and then the traditional post-Christmas sales. It can be a very frustrating moment when a newly unwrapped gift,…

Dec 21 2011 / Read More »
Country Today BUSINESS GROWTH: Eveline van Bruegel and Steve Ord with one of the 300 pomegranate trees they planted last April. Picture: PETER MILLER

Farming with a new flavour

By PETER MILLER Edenhope farmers Steve Ord and Eveline van Breugel are truly an innovative couple who are not afraid to aim left of centre – way left even. The pair has ventured onto an enterprise…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »

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