Development for Rainbow Silo art activation underway
Artist James Voller recently returned to the Rainbow Llew Schilling Silo to further develop his concept for art activation at the Silo once construction works are complete ... The Rainbow Silo presents a new challenge though, with the inclusion of internal art activation within one of the Silo bins - a first for the popular Silo Art genre.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 21 May 2025
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Sergeant Jim Richardson brings community focus to Nhill police role
Sergeant Jim Richardson has taken up his new role in Nhill with a clear focus: community connection, education, and proactive engagement. With over four decades of experience in policing, including 31 years based at Goroke, Jim is no stranger to the needs and strengths of rural communities.
Telstra 5G coming to Kaniva
Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station that services Kaniva to bring new 5G coverage to the area ... Telstra Regional General Manager for Northern and Western Victoria Steve Tinker said "We know how important mobile connectivity is for Australians, whether you're in the city or the country. Bringing 5G to the area is a major mobile milestone."
Jess bound for prestigious Henley Regatta
Kaniva's Jess Hawker has been selected to compete at the renowned Henley Royal Regatta in England this July. The 21-year-old daughter of Tom and Kim Hawker has represented Victoria in state rowing teams since the age of 17.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 14 May 2025
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A village of support: celebrating motherhood this National Mothering Week
During the week leading up to Mother's Day on 11 May 2025, the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) celebrates National Mothering Week (5-11 May). This year ABA is highlighting how mothers have cherished the support they found by joining ABA local groups and the role ABA has played for mothers along their parenting journeys...
Golden perch released into Nhill Lake
Thousands of fingerlings stocked to boost local fishing. On Tuesday, 29 April, Nhill Lake received a boost to its aquatic life with the release of 5,000 golden perch fingerlings. The restocking initiative … aims to encourage more people to take up fishing across the state.
Mayoral matters – Cr Ron Ismay
Cr Ron Ismay. It is great to finally see rain across the region in the last few days, maybe not quite enough in some areas, but at least it's started, resulting in an amazing transformation in attitude in the farmers I deal with regularly. "Whimpey" Reichelt celebrated a milestone birthday recently, 90 years young. We have been friends for a long time ...
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 7 May 2025
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