Ladies Day
On Saturday, August 12th Kaniva Leeor United Football Netball Club hosted a ‘PINK’ Ladies Day. The purpose was to raise money and awareness for the National Cancer Foundation...
Nhill’s treasured doctor
John Williams. Digby Ian Harris OAM was Nhill ’s sturdy, warm-hearted family doctor for over 4 decades, a man of professional skill, enthusiasm, intelligence and humanity. He was known by everyone and had gained great respect, esteem and love. And he knew his people even better than they knew themselves.
Wimmera workforce and Royal Children’s Hospital join forces to make big change for local kids
Over the past two years, By Five and the RCH have joined forces with the Wimmera workforce to deliver ‘great care, everywhere’ to children. Together, they’ve supported over 200 children and families to access timely paediatric care without having to travel outside the region...
Posh up a Picket Exhibition
Yes, you have read correctly. Gallery Central will be holding its first-ever Posh up a Picket Exhibition in September ... Who would have thought that perhaps in some dark attic in Nhill, Picket Painting Anonymous meetings are being held?
‘Lots of laughter’
Nhill is excited to have a funky new coffee van open in the main street from Saturday. ‘Lots of Laughter’ will be opening at 44- 46 Victoria Street (where the Nhill Garden Centre was). Local Lachlan Keller, who is an experienced cook, is looking forward to serving the local community.
Kaniva Hockey Report
This week our Rampagers team ... played a very competitive game against the Yanac junior team and won with a goal scored by Lewis. It's encouraging to see our first-year players continuing to increase their confidence, plus our more experienced players assisting them when needed.
Daughter’s selfless act to aid mum’s cancer fight
A fundraiser organised by a loving daughter, Lara, aims to ease the financial strain of her mum's fight against breast cancer ... Lara's campaign has a personal and heartfelt touch, as she isn’t just raising funds but is also sacrificing her hair to provide her mother with a natural wig during the tough times ahead.
Website relaunch for Purple Starfish
Purple Starfish Kaniva re-launched its website this week ... The new website features makers, volunteers and customers. It builds on the Visit Victoria campaign of supporting local artisans and makers with the ‘Meet the Maker’ stories of the creators behind the products.
