Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 15 January 2025
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Justification and priority assessment determines Kaniva lake not feasible
West Wimmera Shire Council has concluded that construction of a man-made lake in Kaniva is not feasible at this time, following a thorough investigation and cost analysis. Council investigated constructing a 200m by 400m lake at the Kaniva Racecourse Reserve after receiving the idea from the community.
Nhill Boxing Day races
Nhill & District Racing Club President, Bruce Beacom was pleased with the community support of the DMD Nhill Cup. While our preference was to race on Boxing Day, we understood that the extreme weather forecast coupled with the fire rating made it not possible to race on Boxing Day and at the end of the day participant, patron and equine welfare is paramount to the club and racing industry.
Wiregrass mural launch
Over fifty people gathered on Friday to celebrate the pop-up launch of the Wiregrass mural at the Kaniva Post Office. The mural depicts townsfolk queuing at the Post Office—a scene that celebrates the spirit of rural life when such places were essential for keeping communities connected.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 8 January 2025
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Another new business opens in Kaniva!
Kaniva is buzzing as the doors to Lane 36 officially opened on Monday. Located at 36 Commercial St, formerly LD Tink and Hardware, this bright and stylish new store is turning heads and redefining retail in town. The new store is the creation of Tracie Dunstall, a former nurse, who saw the potential in the double-fronted store situated between Little Guys Pizza & Cafe and Seven & Sage Kaniva.
CFA warning after haystack fires destroy 1,700 bales
CFA is reminding farmers about the risks of improper hay storage after two devastating haystack fires destroyed at least 1700 hay bales in separate parts of the state recently. A fire in Coonooer West on Tuesday (10 Dec) claimed 1,200 bales, a hayshed, and several pieces of machinery, while just last week a fire in Naring saw another 500 bales destroyed.
DMD Nhill Cup, Boxing Day, Thursday 26th December
The annual Boxing Day DMD Nhill Cup is set to take place once again and the scene is set for it to be one of the biggest yet. The Nhill & District Racing Club have catered for everyone with Col Williams who will keep everyone entertained off the track.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 18 December 2024
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Ballarat Chef Tim Bone spreads holiday cheer on local podcast
Ben Kempster & Kristy Horne. This Christmas, the Two Cousins One Chat podcast is serving up something truly special—a festive episode featuring local culinary star Tim Bone! Tim, who grew up in Nhill and Adelaide and now calls Ballarat home, rose to fame on MasterChef Australia with his bold flavours and love for hearty cooking.
