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Yarrawonga-Mulwala Show, 6-7 October 2023

Yarrawonga & Border Agricultural & Pastoral Association Inc. Friday Horses throughout the dayBar with entertainer Daine Runnalls – 4.30pmFood vansMarkets stallsCarnival ridesMain pavilion 5-7pmClub Mulwala...

Melbourne Royal’s start more whimper than bang these days

Call me old fashioned, but I miss the old days when breed day opened Royal Melbourne show, with eight rings around the big arena. The giant Clydesdales were the pride of the show and led every parade, with the supreme champion at the front ... This year, just 35 of Australia’s favourite heavy horses were on show when once there would have been hundreds.

A visit to “Grassy Vale” and “The Argyles”

Members of Donald History Society Inc. mustered in the car park behind the mall ... then proceeded in five cars to the outskirts of Lake Batyo Catyo to visit “The Argyles” ... The History Society visitors drove into the entrance road to Lake Batyo Catyo, where the water glistened through the trees and looked very much as it did in its glory days of being a summer oasis, where countless families from the local area camped, boated, and fished throughout the warmer months. 

Excitement grows for Murtoa’s Big Weekend

Murtoa’s Big Weekend will bring the region new and exciting elements in the 3-day event during October 6 to 8, 2023. A stunning line-up will offer the local community and visitors to Murtoa an opportunity to come together and enjoy a large variety of features to suit every age. 

Mt Tarrengower Hill Climb revs up once more

Mark your calendars as the renowned Mt Tarrengower Hill Climb makes its thrilling return 14 to 15 October. This much-anticipated event, known for its exhilarating showcase of classic vehicles and motorcycles, holds the record as Australia’s oldest and lengthiest uphill climb.

Bowls season opens!

Peter Sedgwick. Our Season opening was held last Saturday ... The weather was very sunny and many members came to have a bowl. Maree Edwards, MLA for Bendigo West, came to open the season. 

Local architect joins Greater Bendigo Heritage Advisory Committee

Maldon’s own Andrew Fedorowicz was last week formally appointed to the Greater Bendigo Heritage Advisory Committee. He will join one other architect, as well as the Greater Bendigo councillors, heritage advisors and town planners who make up the committee of around 10 members. 

Tarrangower Times, 29 September 2023

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Feds’ flying visit to timber industry

As the Victorian Labor Government’s closure of the state’s native timber industry fast approaches the December 31 trigger point, New South Wales timber harvesters met with Senator Jonathon Duniam, Shadow Minister for the Environment, Fisheries and Forestry, and Sussan Ley, Member for Farrer and Deputy Leader of the Opposition to highlight the importance of the industry to the local economy and forest and fire management. 

Cheap power push watered down

Touted as the biggest thing since irrigation by Gannawarra Shire Council mayor, Charlie Gillingham, the VNI West project is set to stamp its 70-metre-high 500KV power lines across the landscape and skyline. One of the project’s biggest advocates has been Gannawarra Shire Council (GSC) itself with a transmission company spokesperson confirming the only reason the project is “this far west” has been the Council’s push for a terminal station to sprout an explosion in wind and solar farm.

Whitewash for Albanese Covid-19 inquiry

While many countries around the world look at their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Covid-19 inquiry appears to be about as effective as a cloth mask for a virus particle size of 50-140 nanometres. The inquiry will not have the same powers as a royal commission and will exclude decisions made solely by state and territory governments during the pandemic response...

Health service upgrades equipment

Following receipt of a grant, Corryong Health has replaced old and outdated equipment. “We purchased new Olympus endoscopy equipment which will enable us to perform gastroscopies and colonoscopies in a more efficient manner,” said Tracey Damn, Day Procedure Unit manager. Visiting surgeon, Dr Daniel Chubb, added that “This new equipment is amazing to use and revolutionary because of the artificial intelligence that is at the forefront of medicine in this day and age.

Fire season set to begin

The start date for this year’s Victorian fire season has been set by fire authorities, following a hotter and drier start to spring and warmer conditions ahead ... The CFA will be introducing further FDPs for Victorian municipalities in the coming months, based on assessments of the amount of rain, grassland curing rate and local conditions.

Six of the best

Following the installation of synthetic greens and associated groundworks, the Corryong club has opened its first six holes for social play.While grass is being established around the perimeters of the greens a three-metre Ground Under Repair (GUR) zone will apply.

Council seeks collaborators to address housing shortage

West Wimmera Shire Council is calling on individuals, investors and businesses to help address housing shortages in the region. Council has been working in close collaboration with Wimmera Southern Mallee Development for several years to explore ways to attract investment in the shire’s housing sector.

Kaniva’s Louise Hobbs to represent Victoria

Kaniva A&P Society’s Louise Hobbs, representing the Wimmera Agricultural Society, has won the 2023 Victorian Agricultural Society’s Rural Youth Ambassador Award ... The award is given to a 20-30-year old with outstanding participation in their local community and show, acting as an ambassador for the agricultural shows movement.

Nhill Lake bore update

Nhill Free Press and Kaniva Times contacted GWM water for an update on the Nhill Lake’s Bore. A new lakeside bore at Nhill Lake will replace the existing infrastructure and secure a more reliable water supply for the lake.

Future for hydrogen in Gippsland

Solar, wind and battery storage will not be enough for Australia to meet its net zero emissions target by 2050, according to a senior CSIRO researcher – and using fossil fuels to produce hydrogen is still much cheaper than using renewable energy. Dr Vicki Au, from the CSIRO’s hydrogen industry mission, with 20 years’ experience in research and development, said other solutions, including hydrogen, were part of the energy mix required to achieve the net zero target.

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