Jonas and Olive
We're cousins Jonas and Olive, and together with Clint, our dad/uncle, we're travelling to Fiji in December with the Wanderers Australia Under 14's Hockey team. We'll be playing a series of test matches against the Fiji National Under 14 team on tour....a first for a team from Australia...
Merv Schneider celebrates 100 years!
Nhill's Mervyn Schneider – fondly known as Merv – marked an extraordinary milestone last week, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers. A celebration was held at the Nhill Bowling Club on Saturday, with more than 150 people in attendance.
New paramedic recruits on the road as winter demand rises
The first group of new Ambulance Victoria (AV) recruits for 2025/26 are hitting the road to help meet rising winter demand. AV Chief Executive Officer Jordan Emery today welcomed 59 new graduate ambulance paramedics who are starting their careers with AV.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 23 July 2025
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New leadership team for Nhill Brigade
During Nhill Fire Brigade's changeover event held last week, we welcomed a new Brigade Management Team. This team will support the running of the brigade for the next 2 years ... We would like to extend a huge thank you to Rob Schneider for his efforts as Captain over the past 6 years.
New Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) provider for West Wimmera
West Wimmera Health Service (WWHS) is delighted to announce that it has officially started delivering home support services to recipients of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) living in West Wimmera Shire. This transition, effective from 1 July 2025, allows WWHS to extend vital health and aged care services to communities in Kaniva, Goroke, Edenhope, Apsley, Harrow…
Hope, leadership and possibility: Wimmera Grampians’ changemakers return inspired from National leadership gathering
Four Grampians' Wimmera women have returned from a powerful and inspiring three-day National Changemaker Gathering in Cairns, hosted by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation under the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund initiative.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 16 July 2025
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Shire comment on convicted offender
Monica Revell. Hindmarsh Shire Council is deeply saddened and concerned following the conviction of Mr Ronald Marks, Indigenous Elder, only learning of the conviction through media reports. We acknowledge the distress this news has caused across our community, particularly for families and those who engaged with Mr Marks through his cultural programs...
Bonnie Gordon wins top honours at Premier’s VCE Awards
Congratulations to Bonnie Gordon who has received top honours with a Premier's VCE Award for their outstanding VCE results in 2024. Bonnie was recognised as an Outstanding VCE Vocational Major Student.
