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Robert outside his shop on February 7, 2013, at the launch of the 2013 Rainbow Mural Brochure.

Vale Robert Long

Diane Wall: I met Robert when he first came to Rainbow after he had purchased the “Rainbow News”.

16 December, 2025

Two pillars of Rainbow’s history have been honoured. Diane Wall (left) and Peter Ralph are now Life Members of the Rainbow Archive & Historical Society after decades of extraordinary service.

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Diane and Peter awarded life membership

Santa and his helper Lynne Gould distributing lollies to the local kids on Federal Street at the Rainbow Christmas night on Friday, December 2. See more photos on PAGE 6.

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Town comes alive for festive night

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

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Christmas not as we know it

Elaine Fuller in action for Rainbow Bowling Club's division one pennant team.

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Tough trip for Rainbow

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

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

Desmond Smith, Ruth Gosling, Wayne Nitschke, Glenys Staples, Daryn Clugston and Allan Bretag attended the morning tea early this year.

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Final fellowship for the Year

Spacious lifestyle living in the heart of Harrow - feature photo

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Spacious lifestyle living in the heart of Harrow

The earthquake was recorded near Jeparit.

Earthquake recorded in Jeparit

Margaret Mellington, Jenny Solly, Pam Clugston, Elaine Nitschke, Joan Harmer, Joy McLean and Pr Lucas Matuschka.

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Carols are coming

Concerns about the potential for a mouse plague in the Wimmera are growing, with conditions increasingly ideal to support large populations.

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History shows improved responses to mice plagues

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