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Calls for greater drought support
A VISIT from one of the state’s most prominent radio programs has provided a platform for south west Victorians to raise their voices on the devastation they face with the ongoing
21 August, 2025
General News
Tour explores shelterbelt benefit
LANDHOLDERS came together to learn more about shelterbelts thanks to an educational talk hosted by the Heytesbury...
20 August, 2025
Supermarkets up milk prices
THE peak representative body for dairy farmers, Australian Dairy Farmers...
Cinderella success for Mercy
ANOTHER successful Mercy Regional College (MRC) production of Cinderella...
Looking Back
WE have discovered negatives during recent renovations.
Community
Flanno for a farmer at Cobden Tech
STUDENTS at Cobden Tech threw on their flannels in support of farmers last week as part of the Flanno for a Farmer...
20 August, 2025
Flood study feedback needed
RESIDENTS have been invited to provide feedback on flood mapping for the...
Grants available
AFTER a resounding success with last year’s project, Heytesbury District...
Infrastructure funding needed
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for swift action to...
Council
MP calls for roadside grazing
MEMBER for Western Victoria Bev McArthur has renewed calls for the Victorian Government to streamline roadside...
20 August, 2025
Opposition visits with “hurting” farmers
FEDERAL Member for Wannon Dan Tehan this week joined with Nationals...
Shire continues advocacy against ESVF
CORANGAMITE Shire councillors and executivestaff have taken the shire’s...
Projects identified to bolster economic development
MOYNE Shire Council has adopted a new economic strategy after the...
Sport
Walker wins at Cobden
PLAYERS enjoyed a stableford competition at the Cobden Golf Club last Saturday.
20 August, 2025
Final round awaits Tigers
SIMPSON’S final home game of the season saw its senior footballers go...
Strong finish from Demons
TIMBOON’S senior footballers have finished their season on a strong...
Bombers take the win over Blues
COBDEN’S senior footballers recorded a fifth win of the 2025 season with...