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VCE exams set for November

VICTORIAN Certificate of Education examinations will start in early November and results will be available by the end of the year, giving certainty to thousands of students whose studies have been interrupted by coronavirus. Minister for Education...

Debra Nelson
29 May 2020

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No Biggest Morning Tea this year for Crusaders

DIMBOOLA residents have been keen to support the Dimboola Cancer Crusaders’ Biggest Morning Tea in past years with the homemade scones with jam and cream a real favourite. The event has been a busy time for members in the past years with...

Debra Nelson
29 May 2020
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Boost for Mallee councils

COUNCILS in the Mallee will be supported as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The investment will support local jobs and businesses...

Debra Nelson
29 May 2020
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St Peter’s Crazy Hat Day

ST Peter’s Lutheran School held its last ‘Fabulous Fashion Friday’ last week. School Principal Tim Reimann said, “we all wore ‘Crazy Hats’. There were some absolutely amazing creations! I hope that you enjoy the colourful photos of our...

Debra Nelson
29 May 2020
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DMSC School Captain’s message

- by Bryce Day As these times in isolation are really difficult at the moment, I thought I would tell you what I think about the situation and how it affects me. The restrictions have caused lots of problems for not only me, but for many people. For...

Pub Lish
29 May 2020

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Renewed interest in playing golf

Saturday May 23 was a great day at our beautiful Dimboola Golf Club and everyone was very keen to get out and have a hit of golf. There is renewed interest in playing golf with a number of new members joining the club recently according to Ladies...

Debra Nelson
29 May 2020
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Roos prepare a return to training track

DIMBOOLA senior footballers will return to the training track on Tuesday night. The Roos will make their return in the hope of a Wimmera Football League season getting underway after announcements from AFL Victoria during the week. Team training has...

Debra Nelson
29 May 2020
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Delayed start to season

The first game of golf for the year was played after a delayed start to the season at the Dimboola Golf Club on Saturday May 16, due of course to the COVID restrictions which have been partially lifted. What a beautiful day ... the course looked...

Debra Nelson
25 May 2020
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Out for exercise

Dimboola Store on Lloyd st is a popular destination or stop-off point for residents out for a walk or visitors to town especially when the sun is out. Last weekend was no exception, with walking for exercise and walking the dog a high priority for...

Debra Nelson
25 May 2020
Sport

Rowers back on the river

MEMBERS of Dimboola Rowing Club were on the water once again after the restrictions that had been imposed on some outdoor recreational activities were lifted. Dimboola Rowing Club President Mick Salter said, “we have a roster system so people can...

Debra Nelson
25 May 2020
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Farmers await China barley outcome

AUSTRALIAN barley growers are waiting for the outcome of a proposed tariff on Australian barley exports into China. People’s Republic of China, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) are potentially imposing a tariff of 73.6 percent and subsidy margin of...

Jessica Taylor
15 May 2020
Rural

A nasty surprise could be in store in silos

GRAIN growers sowing this year’s winter crops may find some nasty surprises when opening their silos for the first time in a while. If stored grain has not been monitored since harvest, it is possible that insects have infested storages...

Jessica Taylor
15 May 2020
Rural

GM cropping gets the green light in South Australia

THE South Australian Parliament has granted the state’s farmers access to GM crop innovations after passing the government’s Bill to enable commercial GM crop cultivation on mainland South Australia. The passing of the bill had met mixed...

Jessica Taylor
15 May 2020
Rural

New equipment for agriculture students

LONGERENONG College has received that last piece equipment under assistance from the Victorian Government. Longerenong College General Manager John Goldsmith said that the agriculture college had received an airseeder in the last couple of weeks...

James Thomas
15 May 2020
Rural

Time to bait snails

Introduced round and conical snails cause significant economic losses to Australian growers and require an effective management response, which includes baiting, advises the Grains Research and Development Corporation. The latest research reinforces...

Jessica Taylor
13 May 2020
Rural

Cropping off to a good start

WARRACKNABEAL district farmer Anthony Wilken says he’s pleased with the start to his cropping season. Good rains across the district has provided the start to the season that farmers hope for, with many out in the fields already. Mr Wilken said...

Jessica Taylor
08 May 2020
Rural

Chickpea yields boosted by subsurface drip irrigation

GROWING adoption of chickpeas in broadacre cropping rotations has prompted a re-evaluation of aerated subsurface drip irrigation, with a new data analysis showing it can boost yields by up to 27 percent. While sub-surface drip irrigation has...

Jessica Taylor
28 Apr 2020
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St Patrick’s College exhibit for the future

While the Wimmera Machinery Field Days is dedicated to connecting farmers and suppliers, over time the event has come catered to the needs of parents concerned about their child’s future. As families wandered through the Moore Exhibition Centre...

James Thomas
17 Mar 2020
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Old Holdens become new favourites

SOON after the shock announcement of the retirement of the Holden brand for good, the value of Holdens have projected to have at least doubled. “We have been flooded with enquiries coming through our Classic Car Division Nationwide in the first 24...

Pub Lish
13 Mar 2020
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A well equipped little town for international designer

Lou Mason chose to move to Dimboola four years ago with her husband Clive. “Clive and I have made a home here...it’s a well equipped little town” Lou said. Many locals may already know Lou from her volunteer involvement in the community . Lou...

Debra Nelson
12 Feb 2020