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Duo advance in Lions Youth of the Year
Students from colleges in Ararat, Kaniva, Nhill and Murtoa met in Horsham on Sunday March 2 to compete in the Lions Regional Final of the Lions Youth of the Year event 2024–25.
9 March, 2025
General News
Haven Market showcases local goods
Haven Market continues to attract crowds this year, offering a vibrant mix of fresh produce, homemade treats and...
8 March, 2025
Local News
Burn-off permits now available
CFA officers in District 17 have started issuing burn-off permits to...
Local News
Veterans' Voices: Clarence Lenord Hutchesson
Clarence Lenord Hutchesson was born on November 24 1912 in Horsham.
Local News
Campfire warning ahead of long weekend
Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and...
Council
Community feedback leads to pedestrian crossings changes in Horsham CBD
Wombat crossings removed on McLachlan and Firebrace streets roundabout.
26 February, 2025
Local News
West Wimmera survey interviews to begin
From January 20 West Wimmera Shire Council will begin seeking...
Local News
Minimal cost to shutting off meters, council spokesperson says
The net impact of shutting off meters will be minimal
Local News
Council motion allows shoppers to enjoy free parking in Horsham CBD
Cr Cam McDonald moves to suspend parking meters until mid-2025.
Rural
“If you don’t know where you’ve been, how do you know where you’re going?” A history of the remarkable Wimmera water ways
Wimmera historian Bob McIlvena 90, who has spent many years researching the largest open channel water system and...
16 November, 2024
Local News
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of...
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...
Sport
Tim and Queenie out to defend their Mallee Bull title
A picture of Outback Queenie standing proudly next to the iconic Mallee Bull will long be enjoyed by the Mortlock...
7 March, 2025
Local News
Ali and Jerry triumph in Badminton battles
The Horsham Badminton Association’s third week of competition delivered...
Local News
Change for mindset a key for Carter's century with the Horsham Saints
Dezi Carter scored 133 from 200 balls in round 13 of HCA A Grade.
Local News
Benbow thrilled to be selected in Wimmera Mallee open squad for state titles
Jaylen Benbow selected in open netball squad as a 17-year-old.