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Vietnam Veterans Day
August 18 was Vietnam Veterans Day. We thank our Vietnam veterans from our area for their service, which continues in the community to this day.
30 August, 2025
General News
Volunteers keep garden blooming all year
For almost 10 months of the year, local volunteer Kate Hutson visits the Cenotaph rose garden on Federal Street,...
25 August, 2025
Local News
Scouts finish the garden
The Rainbow Scout Group has successfully achieved their goal for the Jr...
Local News
In good faith
‘Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good...
Local News
VETERANS' VOICES: Vera Constance Dobson
Vera Constance Dobson was born in Hamilton. Her father was Thomas Bailey...
Council
Council adopts 2025/2026 budget
Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget of $10.336 million at its recent council meeting on June 18,...
7 July, 2025
Local News
Council pushing for drought recognition
The Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for the area to be added to the...
Local News
Mayoral Matters
Welcome everybody, to a new four year term of Hindmarsh Shire.
Local News
Council term now done and dusted
Hindmarsh Shire Council ended the four year council term on Wednesday...
Rural
Tyre fires off-limits
Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of what they burn as the weather dries out.
25 September, 2024
Local News
CFA warns of harvest fire risk
Following 45 header fires during harvest season in the far north-west,...
Local News
Check sensors, weather stations for 3G reliance
Farmers are being urged to check their devices ahead of the imminent 3G...
Local News
Crop GHG study comes to Wimmera
Horsham will host part of a new $8 million national study of greenhouse...