Nothing but winners for Wimmera racing clubs
Wimmera racegoers and visitors will have even more reasons to visit their local track thanks to an infrastructure funding boost ... Minister for Racing, Anthony Carbines, visited the Ararat Turf Club, Donald and District Racing Club and St Arnaud Turf Club, which are all receiving upgrades to deliver high-quality racing events all year round in the region.
At Australia’s largest heritage festival… Victorian stories unearthed
Victoria’s biggest celebration of heritage returns on Friday, April 18, with the launch of the Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) – presented by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and proudly supported by the Heritage Council Victoria and the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid.
Wycheproof hosts sports trainers’ course
A Level 1 Sports Trainers course and First Aid was conducted at the Wycheproof Recreation Reserve ... While some trainer courses are industry recognised, this Level 1 Sports Trainer course is nationally recognised.
Farmers say “No” to REZ
Wimmera and Mallee farmers have mapped over 600,000 hectares of farmland where landholders have indicated they do not want to be in a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The farmers that are in opposition have had their paddocks marked darkest.
Community podcasting
A small group of enthusiastic participants from Charlton, Donald, Wycheproof, and Birchip recently came together to trial podcasting and broadcasting equipment in a hands-on, skills-sharing session designed to support future community storytelling and fundraising.
Calder powers home
The newly formed Calder United has sent out an ominous warning to the league in its inaugural outing on the Goff Letts oval on Saturday … Calder ran like a well oiled machine, beginning in the middle where runners Matt Wade, Steve Kennedy and Zane Keighran continually drove the ball towards goal with forwards enjoying the constant supply.
Snail and slug baiting methods
A research project is under way to aid Australian grain growers to manage snail and slug damage in crops by optimising bait spreading operations. Snails and slugs cause substantial crop damage and impose costs on the Australian grains industry estimated at $43 million annually.
