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Get up and about after gap
The Corryong Neighbourhood Centre (CNC) is very excited with the return of the Upper Murray Garden Getabout which is only one week away. After a five-year break - there will be nine gardens in and around Corryong opening for visitors...
Family dream comes to the screen
The story of an American father and his two sons who swam Australia’s longest river, the Murray, is now available for streaming in Australia ... ‘Take Your Dream’ was made by the Helmick family ... The film features their 120-day swim down the Murray from Corryong, through Lake Hume and Lake Alexandrina, eventually ending at the mouth of the river in Goolwa, South Australia.
Indigenous art collaboration
Students at Leitchville Preschool have a new art installation to admire, and it’s one they can be proud to say they have been a part of ... Tobie Cameron, a Kalkatungu man, was commissioned to paint the artwork, and visited the preschool to discuss the concept, design and process with students and staff, and to guide them through their involvement.
Rutilant wins Balranald Cup
...the Donald Hird trained bay Rutilant from Kerang stormed home for a 1:23.71 length win in the 2024 BR&C Agents Balranald Cup. Held over 1400 metres, the six-year-old gelding, with jockey Cameron Quilty on board, found the good three track condition was perfect for Rutilant.
Community spirit came to the fore
Many residents of the close-knit community of Towong gathered on Saturday to celebrate the official re-opening of the Towong Soldiers Memorial Hall ... during the 2019-20 bushfires it was the local relief centre and as a place to reconnect with friends and neighbours.
School kids provide revegetation
Both Barham and Deniliquin High School students attended Barham Lakes to complete revegetation work. Almost 200 terrestrial plants grown at Tulla Natives and many aquatic species transferred from within the local area were planted, assisted by Western Murray Land Improvement Group, Traditional Owners from the Moama Local Aboriginal Land Council, Deniliquin Landcare and volunteers.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 31 October 2024
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Community input reflected in the preferred easement for VNI West: TCV
Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) today released the preferred easement for the Victorian section of the VNI West transmission project ... The process to refine the initial 50km wide area of interest to a 2km draft corridor and now a 70m preferred easement has been shaped by 18 months of consultation with communities and individual landholders, along with field studies and technical and engineering assessments.
Wiregrass project update
The Kaniva and District Progress Association’s Wiregrass Heritage Trail project is progressing well, combining art, history, and community input to bring Australian social history to life. The project launched in July 2023 with an initial community meeting to gather local input, followed by the start of video storytelling, capturing the community’s connection to the trail’s history.
May celebrates 104th birthday
On Tuesday 22nd October, May Craig celebrated her 104th birthday with her usual style, good humour and grace… Merv Schneider, who incidentally is May’s Legacy helper – Reader please NOTE: Veteran Merv 99 years old helps veteran/war widow May 104!! That has to be a first, maybe even a record!
Serviceton’s Angela Heinrich recognised as Senior Citizen of the Year
West Wimmera Shire Council has named Serviceton’s Angela Heinrich as the 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year ... Ms Heinrich has been an active volunteer in her community for many years and continues to make an outstanding contribution to both the Serviceton and Kaniva districts.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 30 October 2024
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Carbon management is “critical business”
With global and national regulations focusing more on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Professor Richard Eckard emphasised that carbon is no longer just an environmental concern – it’s becoming a critical business consideration for Australian farmers. BCG welcomed Professor Eckard, a leading expert from the University of Melbourne, as the keynote speaker at its annual Chair's Breakfast.
Cricket off to a bright start
Perfect weather on Saturday welcomed cricketers to grounds throughout the Wimmera Mallee for the opening round of the 2024-’25 season ... Nic Baird led the way with 47, while Stuart Lang contributed 42 not out, David Lang 20, “fill-in” 19, and Brylie Cameron 8 not out.
A day of familiar difference at multicultural festival
Daniel Puentes. We may all march to the beat of our own drums, but this day showed just how well those drums fit together, and how community comes from the harmony of us all. From the moment I arrived at the festival held at Donald’s Memorial Park to the minute I left, this event left me filled with community spirit.
Alexandra Show, 9 November 2024
Alexandra P & A Association
With Springtime well and truly here, the thoughts of many throughout the Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires turn to their local...
159th Sale Show, 1-3 November 2024
Sale and District Agricultural Society
This year’s Sale Show will be held from the 1st to the 3rd November 2024 at the Sale Showgrounds.
This year...
Daylesford Show, 23 November 2024
Daylesford & District Agricultural Society Inc
Come and celebrate on Saturday 23rd November 2024. The gates open at 9am and tickets will be available at...
Clunes Show, 16 November 2024
Whip cracking fun at the Clunes Show!
Clunes and District Agricultural Society Inc
Mark your calendars for the annual Clunes Spring Show, to be held on...
Paws for thought – Greyhound racing is more than a sport for regional Victoria: McArthur
The motion was described by Mrs McArthur as “cloaked in care but shrouded in deception”, emphasising the disingenuous aim to improve transparency while actually seeking to close the industry ... Whether it's greyhound racing, flat racing, jumps racing, or equestrian racing—even pony clubs have races—this is just the short edge of the wedge.

