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Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times


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Jess bound for prestigious Henley Regatta

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Charity
Kaniva's Jess Hawker has been selected to compete at the renowned Henley Royal Regatta in England this July. The 21-year-old daughter of Tom and Kim Hawker has represented Victoria in state rowing teams since the age of 17.

Telstra 5G coming to Kaniva

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Communications
Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station that services Kaniva to bring new 5G coverage to the area ... Telstra Regional General Manager for Northern and Western Victoria Steve Tinker said "We know how important mobile connectivity is for Australians, whether you're in the city or the country. Bringing 5G to the area is a major mobile milestone."

Sergeant Jim Richardson brings community focus to Nhill police role

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Community
Sergeant Jim Richardson has taken up his new role in Nhill with a clear focus: community connection, education, and proactive engagement. With over four decades of experience in policing, including 31 years based at Goroke, Jim is no stranger to the needs and strengths of rural communities.

Earlier articles

A village of support: celebrating motherhood this National Mothering Week

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Community
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

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Aquaculture & fishing
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

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Community
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 community honours ANZAC Day

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Community
The Nhill community came together in strong numbers to commemorate ANZAC Day, with around 300 people attending the Dawn Service and approximately 200 at the 11am service. The Dawn Service began with a reflection on the Gallipoli campaign and the spirit of the ANZACs, delivered by Nhill RSL President John Dunbar.
ANZAC

Nhill’s First ANZAC Day

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
History & heritage
John Williams. Anzac day in Australia officially started in 1916, commemorating the first anniversary of the Gallipoli landing on April 25, 1915. Acting Prime Minister George Pearce officially named the day "Anzac Day" but it wasn't proclaimed a public holiday until 1927. Nhill first commemorated the day on April 25th 1916 at the Elementary School in Brougham Street.

Western Victoria’s largest natural disaster followed by significant levy increase

On 19 March 2025, over 120 concerned community members attended a public meeting at the Winiam Hall. Several motions were moved during this meeting, leading to the formation of the West Wimmera Action Group Inc. to address local concerns regarding the discussed issues.

Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times is run by Gladdis Enterprises and covers issues and events in the townships of Nhill and Kaniva.

Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times  
27 Victoria Street, Nhill Vic 3418
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Editor: Emily Gladdis
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Publisher: Daniel Gladdis
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