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Hopetoun’s very own all-rounder: From metalwork masterpieces to decades of CFA service, Austin Grace, pictured with his firefighting knapsack, has spent a lifetime giving back. Meet the man whose “retirement” never really happened.

GETTiNG TO KNOW YOU: Decades of dedication make Austin Grace a Hopetoun mainstay

Hopetoun is blessed with so many active and involved people, and Austin Grace is one of those.

16 December, 2025

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WSM councils unite to push regional priorities

Balmoral CFA is just one of many local brigades that have received funding recently under the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program.

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CFA project grants benefit local brigades

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Ban on social media closes in

Musical Director, Karl Carman, with Warracknabeal District Band.

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The music of Christmas

Elka Huf and Sophie Frankel at the Hopetoun P-12 sausage sizzle during the Hopetoun Twilight Market.

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Twilight market was a hit

A group of women knits socks to send to Australian soldiers serving overseas.

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Christmas not as we know it

A favourite spot: Lake Lascelle has been a favorite spot for local children during the recent hot spell. Facilities at the lake are available for all the family and it is expected that full use will be made of these during the next few months.

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FLASHBACK: December 11 1975

Recovery takes time - feature photo

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Recovery takes time

Brim edges out Warracknabeal in a nail-biting finish, with the final result decided by just two games in the mixed sets.

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Antwerp, Arkona record strong wins in round 10 tennis

New co-owner Connor Woods stands happily outside Brim Hotel ahead of its reopening on December 12.

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The Brim pub is back

At 91, Bob McIlvena’s has long experience with working on the Wimmera’s water supplies and gathered information on the region’s environmental history with the precious resource. His new book, ‘Waters Of The Wimmera’ explores the subject and Bob hopes it will be considered a valuable reference to help shape the future.

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Waters Of The Wimmera: Bob goes with the flow with new release

After 37 years in policing, Leading Senior Constable Shayne Riggall is preparing for retirement, with his final day in Beulah today, Friday December 12.

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Shayne Riggall signs off

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