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Historic estate sold after almost 100 years
After an incredible almost 100 years in the same family, the historic Gunbower Estate has been sold ... The Gunbower run of 180,000 acres was originally taken up by James Rowan in 1845...
Evacuation centre delay “unfathomable”
The collective community recovery committees in the Upper Murray have taken the Towong Shire Council to task over the lack of action in establishing evacuation centres in Corryong, more than four years after the devastating 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires.
Clipper convoy turns heads
Motoring enthusiasts and the plain curious gathered at the former netball courts at the Corryong Recreation Reserve following the Australia Day ceremony to inspect a fleet of restored Ansair Flxible Clipper buses that was visiting the region.
New addition to the Moooving Art herd – UniMoo
Greater Shepparton City Council and The University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health, in collaboration with local artist Eric Brown, have designed the newest addition of the Moooving Art Herd, UniMoo. This is the first addition to the Moooving Art Herd in 2024, with many new designs in the works for the upcoming year.
Hindmarsh Australia Day
Monica Revell. Australia Day started early in Hindmarsh Shire on Friday 26 January 2024, commencing with a BBQ breakfast in Rainbow at 7:30am, followed by ceremonies in Jeparit, Dimboola, and finally Nhill. Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Brett Ireland, attended all four events on the day where he addressed the crowd and presented Hindmarsh Shire’s 2024 Australia Day Awards.
Aussie Hay Runners make hay-raising return
More than 60 heavy vehicles transporting 2144 bales of premium hay arrived in Grafton and Ulmarra on January 26 after completing an incredible 98860km journey from regional Victoria to the Clarence Valley. It was the third time the Aussie Hay Runners had returned to the region...
Update on Kaniva drinking water upgrade
Kaniva’s drinking water upgrade is scheduled to be finished supplying treated water supply to Kaniva by December 2024. Kaniva is the largest town in the GWMWater service area that is yet to receive a drinking water supply.
Fire risk not over in the Wimmera
For the first time in many years, a fire observing aircraft will be situated for the next month in the Wimmera due to the alleviated fire risk during this time. Aircraft are strategically positioned across the State depending on risk, and while this area has had aircraft in place when required, Horsham aerodrome will now have a fire observing aircraft fulltime, for at least the next 30 days.
Park the perfect place for Donald’s celebrations
Alyssa Walker. Even the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the crowd drawn to Donald’s Memorial Park on Australia Day, and the wind only served as a challenge to people to cheer louder in their celebrations.
Tight at the top
With two rounds of North Central Playing Area’s 2023-’24 pennant bowls home-and-away season remaining, just five points separate the top five teams, only four of which will earn the right to challenge for the season’s premiership. Donald Golf, currently fifth with 84 points to its credit, backed up its round 11 win over top team St. Arnaud ...
Celebrating Buloke’s banner bearers
Buloke came together in Sea Lake on Australia Day Eve to mark a year of achievement and dedication at its annual awards ceremony. Trevor Emonson was named Citizen of the Year, Blake Lee awarded Young Citizen of the Year and the Buloke Collectable Vehicle Club’s “Show and Shine” was unveiled as Community Event of the Year ...
Continuing recreational duck hunting in Victoria: Dimopoulos
Recreational duck and quail hunting will continue in Victoria with important changes to ensure it remains safe, sustainable and responsible. The Victorian Government announced its response to Parliament’s Inquiry into Victoria's recreational native bird hunting arrangements – confirming its position has not changed, and recreational duck and quail hunting will continue with common-sense changes.
Bendigo ready to roar to celebrate Year of the Dragon
There will be no better place than Bendigo to celebrate the Lunar New Year in February 2024. It’s the Year of the Dragon and local celebrations will feature a special appearance from one of Bendigo’s favourite dragons, Sun Loong.
Pothole plague spreads: funding fill must be found
The deplorable state of roads will be back on the agenda when State Parliament resumes in February. Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said it was alarming the number of road warning and traffic hazard signs that had been situated on our roadsides for an extended period of time, without repairs being done.
Maldon’s dinner delight
Every now and then, something comes along to remind you that, despite all the current negativity around the traps and around the world, it does one good to give yourself permission to grab at least one night a year to scoop up friends, invite visitors, get dressed up and have yourself a mighty good time. Enter the 18th Twilight Dinner.
Graham West and his 70s Torana win West Coast Classic
Graham West did the car roof-top dance to loud cheers and applause when he took on some of the biggest, fattest race cars in his division while driving his Torana to win the SSA Modified Sedans West Coast Classic 2024 at Avalon Raceway ... The Torana is a car model that was popular in the 1970s.
Council commits to Stawell gift
Northern Grampians Shire Council has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the Stawell Gift, signing a significant four-year partnership agreement with Stawell Gift Event Management afternoon that will see the council invest $400,000 in the prestigious Australian athletics carnival over the next four years.
Visual notes on life & nature
Nancy Whittaker. My first encounter with Carolyn Vickers was in the MANet Arts Focus Gallery a few months ago when we played ‘duelling camera phones’ ... Carolyn is the next featured artist in the aforesaid gallery ... Carolyn said that her works are her visual notes.
