Kaniva welcomes a touch of luxury with new Japanese Head Spa
Have you heard about Kaniva's newest wellness experience — a Japanese Head Spa? Chelsey Merrett has called Kaniva home for the past seven years. Two years ago, she launched Chelsey Merrett – Head Spa + Scalp Care...
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 11 June 2025
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Mayoral matters
Hindmarsh Shire Mayor Ron Ismay. I would like to commence by commending the thousands of regional people who took part in the protest over the recently legislated Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) levy on the steps of Parliament House in Spring Street last week ... This levy is an absolute disgrace!
Nhill Tigers to host Ararat Rats in WorkSafe feature game
The Nhill & District Sporting Club are gearing up to host a WorkSafe Country Club Game against Ararat on Saturday June 21st. This is a fantastic opportunity for the club, and demonstrates that our sporting clubs bring more than just sport to our local communities.
Council advocating for drought support in Hindmarsh
Hindmarsh Shire Council is advocating for our community to be added to the list of Council's Drought Declared. Hindmarsh Shire has recorded significant rainfall deficiency over the past 12 months and soil moisture levels are rapidly declining. There are currently 24 Local Government areas eligible for dry seasons and drought support, and Hindmarsh Shire Council is not one of those included on this list.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 4 June 2025
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Albrecht celebrates 200 senior games with Nhill
On Saturday, 24th of May, Nhill's Liam Albrecht played his 200th club and senior game to become one of Nhill's stalwarts, with the Tigers having a good win over Warracknabeal. It is just over 14 years to the day since Liam Albrecht first debuted for the Tigers on the 7th of May, 2011.
BASF Australia brings community paddock to Serviceton Recreation Reserve
BASF Australia will establish a Community Paddock at the Serviceton Recreation Reserve in 2025, with Josh Merrett's application driving the project to support agricultural innovation and the local community.
Leap forward for Nhill Renewable Energy Facility
Construction of a new solar farm and battery at Nhill is now complete and has successfully connected to the electricity grid – supplying cheap renewable energy to power operations at Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (GWMWater).
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 28 May 2025
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