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Quamby tractors pull the crowd
On Easter Saturday, the engines roar, the smoke rises, and the action heats up as Quambatook hosts its 47th Annual Australian Tractor Pull Championships. Prepare for an unforgettable day where brute power meets engineering excellence and machines defy gravity at the Home of Tractor Pulling!
Alistair’s flying visit
Squadron Leader Alistair Smith, from 2 Operational Conversion Unit, has been in Victoria for the past two weeks for the Australian International Airshow held at Avalon as the AIA25 Detachment Commander and one of the F-35 Lightning II pilots ... Alistair is the son of former Birchip residents Eileen and Ian Smith and completed his primary and secondary schooling at Birchip P-12 School.
A new season dawns
Shane O’Shea. North-Central football, hockey and netball’s 2025 season heralds the dawn of a new era of competition, with the formation of the Calder United Lions condensing the league into an eight-team competition ...
That’s a wrap!
The striking appearance of the Barham Water Tower now complete.
Exploring the magic of Pollack Lagoon: a cultural heritage experience
On a glorious day, 21 guests embarked on a journey through time at the Pollack Lagoon, a site rich in history and cultural significance. Nestled within a serene landscape, Pollack Lagoon is a place where the First Nations, the Barapa Barapa people, lived for thousands of years, leaving behind evidence of a deep and enduring connection to the land.
Candidates respond to the Budget
It’s the political silly season as the rush to get elected hits full steam. Once dormant pollies spring to life with promises of shiny beads and mirrors, and a promise that this time it will be better.
Street works impact bakery
The small profits achieved by the Upper Murray Community Bakery in January and February have been offset by a decrease in custom caused by the streetscape project. "The bakery is currently operating at deficit of approximately $4000 per week, which is completely unsustainable,"...
Mayor tells of family tragedy
Towong mayor, Cr Andrew Whitehead, was front and centre when 500 people gathered at Albury's QEII Square on Saturday to rally for a new single site, greenfield hospital on the border ... Speaking at the rally, Cr Whitehead said that "a broken system" had contributed to his father's death ...
Sculpture launch precedes lunch
Khancoban came alive on Saturday with the highly anticipated Khancoban Long Lunch event and the opening of the local leg of the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail and Snowy Hydro monument. Held at the town's community hall, the event was an afternoon filled with fine food, live music and a warm community atmosphere.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 3 April 2025
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104 year old May Craig guest speaker at Legacy in Horsham
Even today, at 104 years of age, 16 years later, May Craig still stands straight with her sense of humour still firmly in place and her national pride still unquestioned ... "When war was declared in 1939, our population was just over 6 million ..."
Mandatory state government charge to be collected by councils
"... the 3 per cent rates increase to Hindmarsh is approximately $250,000 (which will cover our insurance premium increases and not a lot more), while the ESVF will generate for the state government between $2m to $3m additional from Hindmarsh alone. Multiply these figures by 38 rural councils across the state and the sum becomes $76-118 million!!!": Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay.
Kaniva to Nhill by horseless carriage
John Williams. In April 1904, a tailor, E. Thomas brought to Nhill a French car in which a reporter from the Nhill Free Press was given a ride from Kaniva to Nhill. The type of car has been questioned: Contemporary reports suggested it was a De Dion Bouton and that Thomas was a Nhill local.
Biodiversity versus Great Koala Park: a bit of  fairdinkum science: Vic Jurskis
According to Forestry Australia’s Dr Freeman, National Parks don’t guarantee biodiversity ... The Endangered listing of koalas north of the Victorian border and the idea of a Great Koala National Park are farcical. The koala is an irruptive species. High numbers indicate an irruption, not a stable population.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 2 April 2025
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Stars & Bars Festival returns to Heathcote this April!
Stars & Bars Festival rides again with a 2 day event in Heathcote coinciding with the Anzac day long weekend Friday 25th April & Saturday 26th April, 2025. The Trail Blazin', Star Gazin', Hell Raisin' Countrified Music Festival Concept, part magical mystery music bus tour part winery/brewery tour returns with the promise of some new innovations for this year’s Fourth edition.
VFF demands Fire Service Levy halt and Inquiry referralÂ
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Parliament to take immediate action and refer the deeply flawed Fire Services Levy Bill to a parliamentary inquiry, as it faces debate in the Upper House this week. VFF President Brett Hosking said the Bill must be referred to a parliamentary inquiry to ensure the community has a voice in the process.
Pony Club trials and combined training day
Midland Zone Pony Club held a trials and combined training day at the Charlton Pony Club grounds on Sunday, March 30. With low rider numbers at the Charlton Pony Club, it was excellent to see the grounds and wonderful facilities being used by roughly sixty entrants from within the Midland catchment zone.
Vintage cars at Wooroonook
On Sunday, March 30, a number of the North Central Vintage Car Club could be found on the banks of Lake Wooroonook, enjoying a meeting, lunch and celebrating an 80th birthday anniversary of one of its founding members.
