Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

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Nhill Hockey Round 2

Round 2 of WHA hockey saw NDSC – Hockey Division come away with good results on a warmish autumn day on the grass at Anzac Park, Warracknabeal. Nhill played against all Dimboola teams, winning two and drawing one.

Nhill’s solar farm takes the next step

The first stage of construction at the Nhill Renewable Energy Facility is due to begin in May 2024. GWMWater awarded a contract to Next Generation Electrical for the works. The facility is GWMWater’s first venture into large scale energy generation with direct connection into the local electricity grid.

ANZAC Day 2024

Nhill’s ANZAC Day dawn service was well attended with over 300 in attendance at the Cenotaph in Goldsworthy Park to commemorate those who have served in the armed forces for Australia and New Zealand, many giving the ultimate sacrifice.

Walk the world

A small group of women gathered at 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 29th April, at Nhill Lake to participate in Walk the World, an annual event that celebrates the values of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW). This global organisation is the largest international association for rural women, boasting a membership of nine million across 82 countries.

New restaurateurs coming to Commercial Hotel

Meet John and Reina, as they prepare to open Lyrics Restaurant, and bring fine food to the Commercial Hotel, Kaniva. After fifty years of working all around the world in hospitality, John decided that "now was the time to run things his way" and create a new venture.

A sight worth seeing – “The Nhill War Memorial”

John Williams. Lowan Councillor Alfred Dahlenburg said at the dedication of the NHILL War Memorial on the 13th of September 1921, that the project had been beautifully thought out and that it was "a sight worth seeing".

Flag Project launched at Nhill Cemetery

Last Sunday, between 100 and 150 people gathered at the Nhill Cemetery for the official opening of its Flag Project, followed by a Remembrance service and a march through the cemetery by the Light Horse reenactment committee. The project aims to honour veterans by placing flags on their graves.

New leaders emerge to support our ag shows

New leaders emerged at the Wimmera Agricultural Societies Association’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 15. Former Secretary and new Treasurer, Andrea Cross representing the Horsham Agricultural Society, said the two new leaders bring wisdom and innovation to the team.