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The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 17 April 2025
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Council announces withdrawal from aged care services
West Wimmera Shire Council is withdrawing from the delivery of aged care services across the shire. Most Victorian local councils have already withdrawn from aged care services ahead of the imminent commencement of the Federal Government's new Support at Home Program.
The life and career of Lesley Robinson: A dedicated advocate for diabetes education and rural healthcare
Lesley Robinson is a name that resonates with those seeking guidance, support, and expertise in managing diabetes, particularly in rural areas. A passionate and dedicated professional, Lesley has spent almost four decades in the healthcare field, becoming a leading figure in diabetes education.
WWHS Community Gardens: A success story
In 2010, a group of Karen refugees embarked on a life-changing journey, transitioning from their refugee camp in Werribee to the small rural town of Nhill ... Integral to this integration effort was community leader Kaw Doh, who became a central figure in guiding the Karen people through this period of change.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 16 April 2025
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Cyclists to enjoy Great Western wineries, heritage on new tourism trail
Great Western residents and visitors can now enjoy an iconic cycling experience that showcases world-class wineries alongside historically significant aspects of the renowned wine village. Senator Jana Stewart officially opened the Great Western Wine and Heritage Cycle Trail, which connects Best’s and Seppelt wineries and incorporates the township...
Mt. Wycheproof stickers have landed: “Big ideas stick”
Whether you are a proud local, a passing traveller, or just love flaunting the smallest registered mountain in the world, now is your chance to grab a unique sticker souvenir of Mount Wycheproof. Friends of Mount Wycheproof (FoMW), recently launched the promotional marketing souvenir over the March long weekend...
Nothing but winners for Wimmera racing clubs
Wimmera racegoers and visitors will have even more reasons to visit their local track thanks to an infrastructure funding boost ... Minister for Racing, Anthony Carbines, visited the Ararat Turf Club, Donald and District Racing Club and St Arnaud Turf Club, which are all receiving upgrades to deliver high-quality racing events all year round in the region.
At Australia’s largest heritage festival… Victorian stories unearthed
Victoria’s biggest celebration of heritage returns on Friday, April 18, with the launch of the Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) – presented by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and proudly supported by the Heritage Council Victoria and the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid.
How the Bendigo showgrounds project became a sports rort (without the sport)
Through the Bendigo Showgrounds Master Plan, the biggest and most active user group that sits hand-in-glove with the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society’s primary reason for existence has been absolutely and unceremoniously shafted.
Government must scrap expanded emergency services tax and commit to fairer fire services levy: VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to immediately abandon its proposed expanded tax for emergency services and instead focus on urgently reforming the existing Fire Services Property Levy to ensure it is fair, transparent and sustainable for all Victorians.
Tambo Valley Picnic Races – Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025
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Wycheproof hosts sports trainers’ course
A Level 1 Sports Trainers course and First Aid was conducted at the Wycheproof Recreation Reserve ... While some trainer courses are industry recognised, this Level 1 Sports Trainer course is nationally recognised.
The brutal cost of ignoring the bush: Australia’s rural collapse
Government changes have reallocated 3,200 gigalitres of irrigation water to environmental flows, much of it unmetered and flowing out to sea, creating dire consequences for regional food production. The Gannawarra Region alone is losing $1.3 billion annually – and these impacts are expected to worsen.
Big trip for rare breed
The Western Queensland floods have forced two Maine-Anjou beef from a Goomburra property to travel to Western Australia via Victoria. Gavin Norman, the only Maine-Anjou breeder in Queensland, has had to send his two heifers on the gargantuan trip, which is already a very long one under ideal conditions.
Farmers say “No” to REZ
Wimmera and Mallee farmers have mapped over 600,000 hectares of farmland where landholders have indicated they do not want to be in a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The farmers that are in opposition have had their paddocks marked darkest.
Eternal optimism
It has been a long summer, resulting in dry dams and yellow paddocks that are visible to everyone. And in an unusual development, agriculture has featured recently in world headlines thanks to discussions of world trade and tariffs.
Electioneering
Candidates have been on the campaign trail in the Bendigo electorate, revealing their plans and proposals. On Wednesday 2 April, Nationals candidate for Bendigo Andrew Lethlean and Liberal candidate for Bendigo Matt Evans joined Hon. Kevin Hogan MP ... to announce that an elected Liberal and National coalition government would deliver a $1 million upgrade to the Ironbark Gully Trail...
In the barrel – why oak matters
Peter Christen. There's a certain silence in the winery right now. The rush of harvest is behind us. Fermentation tanks have calmed, but many exciting steps of the process still need to be completed. Now, it is barrel time.
