Colour-changing windmill: A new nighttime landmark
The night sky in Kaniva has a new star attraction: a colour-changing windmill, the crowning achievement of a three-year community-driven lighting project that has transformed the town’s main street. From purple to blue, red, green, and gold, the windmill now lights up with subtle hues, adding a splash of color to the town’s nighttime landscape.
Kaniva golf news
On Wednesday, August 21st, the ladies gathered to participate in the Sanders Foursomes Championship, which was generously sponsored by the Sanders Family ... A great deal of time has been put in by the grounds and executive committee in preparation for hosting our 27 Hole Open Ambrose Event scheduled for Saturday 24th ...
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 28 August 2024
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Visitors to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Volunteers have been kept busy at the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre (NAHC) ... During the week members of the NAHC Board entertained the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor Margaret Gardner AC and her entourage.
Governor’s visit
Last week, Her Excellency Professor, the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, embarked on a regional visit across Hindmarsh and West Wimmera Shires. As the 30th Governor of Victoria and only the second woman to hold this position, Governor Gardner’s visit highlighted the innovative and forward-thinking businesses in the region.
Around the paddocks
Brett Jewell said, "It was great to get some much-needed rain over the last week—16 mm at my location—whilst Canola was really struggling with the warmer weather ... Matt Rohde said, "I have been busy spraying broadleaf weeds in cereals ... Lawloit’s Lewis Bothe said, "We have just finished our main shearing, which went smoothly ...
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 21 August 2024
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Nhill Coastbusters successful luncheon
The Nhill Coastbusters hosted a successful event on Sunday ... as part of their Coastrek walk to raise funds for the Heart Foundation. The event featured locally grown foods and talents, with Chef Cat Clarke from Dimboola providing delicious meals to all attendees—an exciting first for many.
Nhill Bowling Club winter tournament
B.Close. The Nhill Bowling Club conducted the annual H. Tink Electrical Winter tournament last Saturday, boasting excellent entries from Wimmera clubs. Sixty bowlers enjoyed some much-anticipated sunshine and an afternoon of fellowship in this popular casual tournament format.
Careless burning sparks EPA warning for Western Victoria
EPA Victoria says a rise in illegal burning in Western Victoria is damaging the environment and putting people’s health at risk with contaminated residue and hazardous smoke. The environmental watchdog has investigations under way in the Hindmarsh, Horsham and Northern Grampians areas after recent fires on farming, industrial and residential property.
