Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

On Saturday 20 September 2025 a special event occurred. To celebrate 140 years of Freemasonry in Nhill, The Lowan Lodge 107 reenacted the consecration of the cornerstone of the Nhill Post Office. The program followed the 29 October 1887 event with a march to the Post Office by all local Freemasons.

Nhill Uniting Church centenary celebrations

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

17 September 2025

Community

100 years of worship in the Nhill Uniting Church was celebrated in style ... People travelled from across the State, and interstate, to enjoy a morning of music, messages and memorabilia.

Prime lamb game set to pay dividends this spring

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

Agriculture

10 September 2025

If there was ever a year to "step into good sheep," this is it, says Grant Hausler of Janmac Studs. "The team of rams you buy this year will hopefully take you into a good season and good prices, and what you purchase now is going to sire 150 lambs or more, that's a pretty good investment," he said.

A coup for the Nhill Book Fair

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

3 September 2025

Community

The next Nhill Book Fair will be held on September 7, from 10-2 at 44 Victoria St (next to Lowana), in conjunction with the second birthday celebrations at LOL next door. At this book fair there will be a large selection of Walkabout magazines available.

Council calls for drought recognition

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 27 August 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has called on the State Government to expand the drought declaration area to cover the entire shire ... The program helps farmers affected by drought to meet their general rates and municipal charges ... Council also resolved to lobby the state government to expand the drought declaration area to cover the entire shire.

“Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist” is another hit for Piggery Lane Players

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

Arts

27 August 2025

Three appreciative audiences have enjoyed the latest Piggery Lane Players production, 'Don't Get Your Vicars in a Twist'. The show, which ran this past weekend, featured a mix of much-loved PLP veterans and talented newcomers, all of whom delivered a high-energy performance that left audiences thoroughly entertained.

Jeparit church final service

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

20 August 2025

History & heritage

The Jeparit Uniting Church community celebrated the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of their current building as well as the closure of their doors on Sunday. On August 16, 1925, Mr. James Menzies, a local civic leader and former trustee of the church, unveiled the foundation stone for the new building in the presence of a large gathering of local and district residents.

Nhill local pens book on football, mateship and mayhem

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

AFL

20 August 2025

Nhill's Wayne Batson has turned his passion for football and storytelling into a newly published book, The Ring-Ins. The comedy follows a ragtag group of ageing footballers who decide to drag themselves off the couch and back onto the field.

Amy Pilgrim Memorial Round honours community spirit

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times

20 August 2025

Community

At the last home game for the season, the Nhill & District Sporting Club hosted the 2025 Amy Pilgrim Memorial Round. Held in front of a strong home crowd, the event honoured Amy's lasting legacy in the club and community.

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