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.
Kaniva represents at Women’s Championship
Kaniva had a couple of representatives in the recent South Australian Women’s Country Championship played at Victor Harbour, including Zoe Hawker, Mel Maddern and Kate Maddern. The girls were coached by Chris Boston.
Farmer crushed and killed by auger
Worksafe is issuing a reminder about the safe operation of powered mobile plant on farms. A 61-year-old farmer died when a large self-propelled auger he was operating tipped over, killing him instantly ...  Agriculture makes up only 2 per cent of Victoria’s workforce, but 14 per cent of workplace deaths.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 17 July 2024
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Percy Leason’s Wiregrass cartoons to bring history to life
The Kaniva and District Progress Association has been awarded a small grant ... [that] will help create the Wiregrass Main Street Heritage Trail. This is an exciting initiative which aims to shine a light on the social history of rural Australia through the lens of Percy Leason.
Tigers on the prowl
It was fantastic to see the Nhill Tigers win their third win in a row on Saturday when they beat their rival neighbour Dimboola by 102 points. Coach Jake McQueen said, “ Very happy with how everyone played on the weekend, we played a great team game."
Respect announce $15 million redevelopment of Avonlea
Respect, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in regional Australia, has announced a $15 million redevelopment project for its residential aged care home, Avonlea, located in Nhill.
The project, set to commence in the second half of 2024, will secure ongoing services and support for older people and their families across Nhill and the surrounding region for generations to come.
