Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

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Off to the Show

Percy Leason’s iconic cartoon ‘Off to the Show, or The Man They Left Behind Them’ graces the cover of this year’s Kaniva Show schedule. To coincide with the Wiregrass project, Kaniva and District Progress Association will showcase a small temporary exhibition of several of Leason’s never-before-seen cartoons, highlighting various aspects of agricultural shows.

Percy Leason project update

Kaniva's Wiregrass project received a generous boost, with John Carter, a long-time supporter of Percy Leason, donating $2,000 towards its development. John Carter, whose family’s farm was located near the Leason property, is one of several narrators for the Wiregrass Heritage Trail film clips. He has chosen to share a brief history of Lillimur...

Chicks in the Sticks returns to the Wimmera

One of the Wimmera’s favourite events for women in agriculture is returning in October. After a 10-year hiatus, Chicks in the Sticks is back on October 23 at Grampians Park Station, Moyston.

ABC TV’s “Muster Dog” dog breeder wins the Yanac Yard Dog Trials

After a wild and cold week making setting up for the 29th Yanac Yard Dog Trial very difficult, last Saturday’s weather wasn’t as bad as forecast. With a few light showers and moderate wind, the event started at 7.30am with an egg and bacon breakfast and the Judges talk for the novice.

Year 10 work experience

During the last week of Term 4 Nhill College had their Year 10s out on Work Experience. Students were placed in Adelaide, Bordertown, Kaniva, Nhill, Rainbow, Horsham, Bendigo, Ballarat and Melbourne.

Flight of fancy

‘Flight of Fancy’ essentially refers to an idea that is out of reach, impractical and implausible. So for the Kaniva Lions Club in late 2023 and early 2024, the idea of hosting a Debutante Ball was just that…A Flight of Fancy.

Nhill’s Ellie Murden wins GrainCorp’s Victoria Employee of the Year

At the recent GrainCorp awards, Nhill’s Ellie Murden was named Victoria’s Employee of the Year. GrainCorp praised Ellie for her outstanding performance as Site Manager, noting her dedication and ability to consistently exceed expectations ... Last harvest, Ellie helped the Nhill site break multiple records, including processing 19,000 tonnes in a single day.