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Call for restrictions to ease in the country

While restrictions tighten in metropolitan coronavirus “hotspots”, Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is calling for restrictions to be eased in country areas where no cases exist, including Lowan. Ms Kealy has received numerous enquiries from business...

Debra Nelson
09 Jul 2020

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10 nominations successful in Tidy Towns awards

Following last years’ highly successful hosting of the Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Communities Tidy Town awards in Dimboola, 10 entries have been nominated as finalists from the community for 2020. Eleven entries were contributed for the...

Debra Nelson
09 Jul 2020
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Dimboola - The way I remember it

FOLLOWING on from last week’s Banner featuring Karral Haby’s memories of the thriving business district of Dimboola in years gone by, today we share her memories of Lloyd St. Starting at the corner of Normanby St, on the east side of Lloyd St...

Debra Nelson
09 Jul 2020
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Three year old kinder subsidised next term

THE State Government will continue to reduce the cost of sessional kindergarten for families and provide kinders with extra cleaning for all of Term three as part of a $45 million support package during the coronavirus pandemic. Minister for...

Pub Lish
26 Jun 2020
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State Government fast-tracks restriction lift

PUBS and clubs will be able to serve drinks for up to 50 patrons without a mandatory meal purchase under changes brought forward by the Victorian Government. From June 22, cafes, restaurants, libraries, community centres and halls, concert venues...

James Thomas
19 Jun 2020

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Pair tie for win

NINE players turned up for the morning session of croquet last week with the two top players Judy Baker and Dot Ewing drawing even to share the win with a score of 22 hoops each. Judy scored eight hoops in the first game, seven in the second and...

Debra Nelson
09 Jul 2020
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Ash continues form for second medal win

ANOTHER great turnout at Dimboola Golf Club on July 4, with 21 playing for the July Victoria Hotel Monthly Medal and the second round of the men’s Championships. Winner and Monthly medalist was Ash Clugston with a score of 93-23-70, with runner-up...

Debra Nelson
09 Jul 2020
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Hockey axes 2020 competition

AFTER a meeting on Wednesday night, the Wimmera Hockey Association has made their call on its future in 2020, cancelling the season for this year. The Wimmera Hockey Association executives met on Wednesday night to discuss and decide on whether...

Connor McKenzie
26 Jun 2020
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Josh wins after countback

DIMBOOLA Golf Club hosted its Victoria Hotel Monthly Medal competition on Saturday with newest member Josh Cook claiming a win. Josh produced a round of 97-24-73 to claim the medal on a count back from Ash Clugston with 99-26-73. Nearest the pin on...

Debra Nelson
19 Jun 2020
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Helping Hindmarsh Shire Sports Clubs

Community sporting clubs in the Hindmarsh Shire are an integral part of our community and this support will help them pay the bills and make a return to play that little bit easier. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, today announced...

Debra Nelson
19 Jun 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