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Hindmarsh councillors tour industrial estate
Donald’s booming industrial precinct has caught the eye of Hindmarsh Shire Council, with Mayor Ron Ismay and five councillors touring the estate last week, alongside Economic Development Manager Mark Fletcher. The group, led by Ismay – a respected businessman from Rainbow – was on a fact-finding mission to explore how Donald’s model of small business growth could be replicated in Hindmarsh.
Regional Australia continues to attract metro movers amid national slowdown: RAI, CBA
NSW border town of Albury experienced a 16-fold increase in net migration from capitals in the year to June 2025. Regional Australia remains a strong draw for city dwellers, with 26 per cent more people relocating from capital cities to regional areas than vice versa, according to the June Quarter Regional Mover Index (RMI).
Discover the Heart of Australia: Small Towns, Big Stories. Maldon, Victoria
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Central Victoria, Maldon is a living slice of Australian history - a place where the gold rush era still echoes through cobbled laneways and heritage shopfronts. But this is not sleepy museum town. Maldon is full of colour, culture, community and country charm.
New community piano to hit all the right notes
Mildura has been selected as one of just 19 towns across Australia to receive a community piano through the ABC’s Pop-Up Piano initiative. To mark the Year of the Piano, and the launch of ABC iView series The Piano, the ABC put a call out for communities to apply for the gift of a pre-loved instrument.
“Aussies by Design” – and by preference
They love being Australians – and they loved being at Donald’s Foletti Caravan Park for a five-day break, despite the early Spring weather. Pictured are members of the “Humpy Club”, whose caravans, “Aussie by Design”, are the product of “Humpback Caravans”, of Wallaroo, South Australia.
Climbing cattle prices fuelled by restocking for Spring: ANZ
Cattle prices have risen solidly across all categories, supported by recent rainfall across southern Australia and strong demand from northern lot feeders. ANZ’s latest Agri InFocus report highlights the Female Slaughter Rate (FSR) as a key indicator of destocking activity over the past year, and the resulting surge in restocker demand.
New community group launch a triumph
There was a full house at the launch of Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch incorporated Sunday 31 August. Local Councillors Rosalie Hastwell, Lucas Maddock and Deputy Mayor Toby Heydon turned up in support of the group's inaugural event – a key note talk by Prof. Darryl Jones of Griffith University on the subject of wildlife crossings.
Monk has found the heart of his music
Six years after leaving a career as an internationally celebrated jazz pianist for the life of an ordained Buddhist monk, Koun Vincent has announced a return to the keyboard and the national stage with a new Australian tour including a performance in Corryong.
Off and racing
Gunbower Racing Club is taking a big punt on itself – and the payoff would be huge. But more for Gunbower Lions Club and Echuca Regional Health’s Wellbeing Centre, because there’s $50,000 up for grabs as part of the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 4 September 2025
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A coup for the Nhill Book Fair
The next Nhill Book Fair will be held on September 7, from 10-2 at 44 Victoria St (next to Lowana), in conjunction with the second birthday celebrations at LOL next door. At this book fair there will be a large selection of Walkabout magazines available.
Treasurer must repeal Holiday Tax says Lovell
Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has urged Treasurer Jaclyn Symes to repeal Labor’s Holiday Tax that is harming Victorian tourism businesses. Recently released data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that international visitors are choosing other states over Victoria, as the Allan Labor Government’s Holiday Tax has made taking a holiday in Victoria more expensive than ever.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 3 September 2025
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BCG has new partnership
BCG has announced a new partnership with iconic Australian workwear brand RB Sellars, officially launched at BCG's Chair's Breakfast on Thursday, August 21. The event brought together growers, advisers and community members to hear from RB Sellars CEO, Jim Gall, whose message centred on the power of optimistic innovation, contagious positivity, and the belief in a bright future for agriculture and regional Australia.
VicGrid Bill passes, but fails rural communities: VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has expressed deep disappointment at the passing of the VicGrid Bill through the Legislative Council, warning it grants sweeping powers to the government while doing little to protect farmers and regional communities.
“The Grand Old Lady”, “Auchmore”, celebrates 100-year milestone
Wendy Watts. On Sunday August 17th the Nullawil Historical Society celebrated my 100-year anniversary. “Auchmore 1925-2025” ... As the centrepiece of the Nullawil Heritage Centre, some refer to me as the “Grand Old Lady”.
Horsham Council resigns from WSMD
Horsham Rural City Council has given notice of its intention to resign as a member of Wimmera Southern Mallee Development (WSMD), following a special meeting of the WSMD Board ... The Council cited an increasing misalignment between WSMD’s strategic direction and Council’s local strategic priorities – resulting in declining engagement and project delivery effectiveness – as the principal reason for the decision to withdraw.
