Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 7 August 2024
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25 years of Kaniva and District Progress Association
Kaniva Puppet Shop is one of the businesses featured in a series of new short branded films, as part of the “Eat, Stay, Play” campaign, created by Chris Hilder of Cholly Media in collaboration with Helen Hobbs from the Kaniva and District Progress Association. One of the films featured Julie Finch, who shares her journey to Kaniva and the creation of her European-style Puppet Shop.
Nhill’s stunning “Tiffany” shop front
John Williams. Tiffany reflects Art Nouveau, a style that included domes, arches and leadlight with motifs of stylised leaves, fruit and vines. Without question, this would have to be the old Central Café and now Nhill Pharmacy in Victoria Street.
Kaniva lights up with new film campaign
It was lights, camera, action in Kaniva as filmmaker Chris Hilder of Cholly Media visited Kaniva to produce short film clips for the Kaniva and District Progress Association (KDPA). With the closure of Out and About tourism magazine, KDPA sought fresh ways to highlight Kaniva’s attractions and tourism operators. Collaborating with KDPA’s Helen Hobbs, Chris came up with an innovative concept to expand their "Eat, Stay, Play" campaign.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 31 July 2024
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Libraries grant for regional, rural and remote libraries
The LBW Trust in collaboration with Friends of Libraries Australia (FOLA), has announced that 79 country libraries throughout regional, rural and remote Australia are the recipients of much needed funding through the Trust’s Australian Country Libraries 2024 Program. Libraries in remote areas serve as essential community hubs where people can gather, learn and connect.
Powerhouse burns in 1920
John Whitehead. These photos were taken by Henry James Mercer Hobday, manager of the Bank of Victoria, who was stationed in Nhill from 1913 until 1921. Photography was his hobby so he developed and printed his photos at home in the bank.
2024 State Finals
The 2024 State Finals took place in Bendigo alongside the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The weekend showcased some impressive performances in shearing and wool handling.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 24 July 2024
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Council ranks above average in community survey
West Wimmera Shire Council has ranked well above the state average in this year’s Community Satisfaction Survey ... “We are pleased with the fact that our overall performance has been well above other small rural councils and the state average; however, that will not stop us from trying to improve in all areas, especially our roads": Council CEO David Bezuidenhout.
