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The steam engine that stole the show
Now that the dust has settled and the amazing Maldon Easter weekend is behind us, I am thinking back to one of the larger vehicles that you may have noticed in the parade. It's a 1909 John Fowler Power Traction Engine, made in Leeds England.
Nail-biting election: local result variations revealing
While the Australian Labor Party celebrates its national success after last Saturday's federal election, as the TT [Tarrangower Times] goes to press it is still not clear who will win the House of Representatives seat of Bendigo. Counting of preferences continues and it may come down to postal votes; the prospect of a recount is becoming a possibility.
The Athenaeum launches online library history vignettes
The Maldon Athenaeum Library (MAL) is set to celebrate the online publication of a series of written vignettes about its history, which includes the building on High Street and the organisations that have called it home.
As latest levy targets Regional Victoria – Benham backs “Scrap the Tax”
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is urging residents within the Mildura electorate to send a message to the Allan Labor Government to dump the controversial new emergency services tax. The Nationals have launched the "Scrap The Tax" campaign ...
Firefighter Memorial honours fallen heroes
Hundreds gathered at the Victorian Emergency Services Memorial in Treasury Gardens on May 4, to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Each year, CFA holds a memorial service to remember those firefighters who gave their lives to protect others and to honour the personal sacrifices and commitment our firefighters make each and every day.
Supporting Grampians recovery: Better access to walks
If you’re headed to the Grampians, finding your way to iconic walks from the Halls Gap township is now even easier. Budja Budja is the latest trailhead that has recently opened in the heart of town, linking it to the world-class Grampians Peaks Trail and other popular walking tracks in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Australasia’s top drivers head to Longwood for championships
Just under 50 competitors from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at Longwood in Victoria over Easter for the 2025 Australian Combined Driving Championships. The event was hosted by the Longwood Carriage Driving Club on behalf of the Australian Carriage Driving Society and featured some of the best driving talent in the country.
Moulamein, the first of MRC school murals
Murray River Council is bringing vibrant new artwork to local primary schools through a creative mural project, delivered as part of our Council’s Arts and Culture Strategy. Each school will have the opportunity to collaborate with Mathoura artist Zowie Crump to determine the design and location of their mural, ensuring it reflects the unique identity and values of their school community.
Barham’s biggest morning tea
Barham Women's Group hosted another very successful Biggest Morning Tea on Monday 5th May. Over 100 guests enjoyed a delicious selection ... $3413.20 was sent to the Cancer Council ...
Milthorpe rattles Ley’s base, and Webster stands dominant in Mallee
Just over 78 per cent of the nation turned out for Saturday’s vote. When it came to first preferences, the Australian Labor Party received 34.80 per cent of the primary vote, enjoying a +2.22 per cent improvement. As two-party preferred, those preferences boosted Labour to 54 per cent, with the coalition trailing on 45 per cent.
Mum’s community spirit passed on
After watching her mother, Lisa, work on the frontline as an Ambulance Victoria Ambulance Community Officer in Corryong, Maisie Pilli was inspired to follow in her footsteps. Volunteering runs deep in the Pilli family with Maisie and her siblings already being members of the CFA.
It’s a Haines hatrick
Supporters of Independent Member for Indi, Helen Haines, celebrate with her after her record third victory in Saturday’s federal election. Dr Haines’ predecessor, Cathy McGowan, took the seat from the LNP Coalition in 2013 and held it for two terms before handing the reins to Dr Haines for the 2019 election.
Drought support needed
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian government to urgently ramp up drought support measures as farmers across the state face worsening conditions and the real threat of business failure … the VFF says the government must seize the opportunity to deliver immediate relief to drought-affected regions and invest in long-term preparedness and resilience.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 8 May 2025
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A village of support: celebrating motherhood this National Mothering Week
During the week leading up to Mother's Day on 11 May 2025, the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) celebrates National Mothering Week (5-11 May). This year ABA is highlighting how mothers have cherished the support they found by joining ABA local groups and the role ABA has played for mothers along their parenting journeys...
Golden perch released into Nhill Lake
Thousands of fingerlings stocked to boost local fishing. On Tuesday, 29 April, Nhill Lake received a boost to its aquatic life with the release of 5,000 golden perch fingerlings. The restocking initiative … aims to encourage more people to take up fishing across the state.
Mayoral matters – Cr Ron Ismay
Cr Ron Ismay. It is great to finally see rain across the region in the last few days, maybe not quite enough in some areas, but at least it's started, resulting in an amazing transformation in attitude in the farmers I deal with regularly. "Whimpey" Reichelt celebrated a milestone birthday recently, 90 years young. We have been friends for a long time ...
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 7 May 2025
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Unique double for winning trainer
Peter Hibberd. Mornington trainer, Matt Laurie, achieved what must be called a unique or rare double by winning the Weirs IGA Donald 2-Y-O Classic with Diamond Gust.
