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The Yarriambiack, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, Horsham and West Wimmera municipalities have all had the starting dates for the summer Fire Danger Period announced. Residents are encouraged to use the remaining time to prepare their properties.

Fire Danger Period dates announced

The CFA has announced the beginning of the Fire Danger Period for municipalities in the region.

1 November, 2025

The Dressmaker has transcended national and language barriers, wooing audiences in Portugal (where is it known as Revenge is in Fashion).

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Dressed for success: The Dressmaker movie marks 10 years

Leading CSIRO researchers joined Birchip Cropping Group this week to explore the next big innovations in Aussie farming — from data-driven tools to local fertiliser production.

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BCG, CSIRO unite for farm innovation

TAKING on shearing as a 17-year-old two decades ago, Nikki Lyons revived her career during the COVID years as a mother of four children, and now with setting world records, has a underlying motivation to see sheep farming promoted positively. On Wednesday, she will attempt to set the nine-hour women’s merino lamb shearing record in Marnoo.

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No dust on Nikki as shear glory awaits

His term as president of the National Farmer’s Federation coming to an end, David Jochinke said he has learned much about advocacy since over 25 years ago when he went to a town meeting to express his frustration about how silos were operating – “and essentially came home the treasurer and secretary of the West Wimmera District Council”.

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Jochinke hangs up hat to put boots back on

When locals saw a tractor parked out the front of the pub, theories spread quicker than mice in the header shed.

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The Man in the Corner: Three cheers to low gears

LONGERENONG students spent five days at the Melbourne Royal Show as part of their Show Steers course component.

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Melbourne Show brings wider experience for Longy students

SINCE February, HOOFS2010 Inc. (Helping Our Old Friends Survive) has been setting up the Harrow property. WITH some of the horses destined for re-homing, sponsorship is available as part of a 25-30 year commitment for each. Every horse rehomed is microchipped, vaccinated and their DNA entered into the World Wild Horse database.

Historic brumbies on the hoofs find sanctuary in the West

A situation to avoid: the CFA have urged Victorians to check their BBQ is fit for purpose before firing it up this long weekend.

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Check your barbecue this weekend

Leafy Hideaway in the Heart of Birchip - feature photo

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Leafy Hideaway in the Heart of Birchip

ASWS 2025 (Longerenong College Wool Classing students judging in the Dohne Pavillion at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show)

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Longerenong College Showcases Agricultural Excellence Across Victoria

A clash between farmers and Transmission Company Victoria workers occurred in Marnoo, less than a week after the Victorian Government passed a new law allowing workers access to privately owned agricultural land without permission. Picture: SUPPLIED

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Wimmera farmers block TCV workers at Marnoo

A House with an Income - feature photo

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A House with an Income

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