Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

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Harmony Day 2025

Approximately 60 people of various nationalities attended the 2025 Harmony Day celebrations held at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Thursday 20 March 2025. Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, hosted the evening and explained that the event was being held to celebrate and acknowledge both Harmony Week and Cultural Diversity Week...

BlazeAid sets up camp in Nhill

BlazeAid is a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires, cyclones, droughts and floods. Working alongside the rural families, our volunteers help to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.

Brave Ava rings the bell after beating cancer twice

Last week, Nhill's own Ava returned home to a very special moment—ringing the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment for the second time in four years. It was a hard-won milestone, celebrated with love and emotion at the Royal Children's Hospital, where staff gathered to honour her incredible bravery.

Have you got the fastest Wiener Dog in the West?

Henley Park, Edenhope, Vic – Get ready for a tail-wagging celebration as the much-loved Day of the Dackel returns in 2025! Dachshund lovers from near and far will gather in Edenhope to honour these adorable long-bodied companions with a day full of fun, festivities, and furry friends.

Nhill water storage tank bursts, causing property damage

Nhill's town water storage tank burst on Wednesday, March 12, at approximately 6:40 a.m. when a low-level water storage facility failed on George Street. A spokesperson for GWMWater confirmed that no injuries were reported but said a small number of nearby residential properties experienced water damage.

Copper thefts

Horsham Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a series of significant copper thefts targeting rail infrastructure in northern Victoria. Unknown offenders have been cutting lengths of copper wire, up to kilometres at a time, and stealing the product with more than 30 reported incidents occurring between Buangor and Serviceton since February 2024.

Charming snakes in Kaniva

John Williams. "Kaniva Weather" is a proverbial. And another old saying might be "Snakes alive in Kaniva" thanks to the following historic snake stories that have made the news.

What’s happening at the gallery

The countdown is on for the Lowan Art Prize Competition, with entries closing on March 28. Interest in the event has been overwhelming, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! The Official Opening will take place at 2 PM on Sunday, April 13, where winners of each section will be announced.