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Kangas claim first win
COHUNA responded to their heartbreaking Round 1 defeat in the strongest possible fashion on Saturday, with a commanding 11-goal win over Kerang. The 46-35 result…
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Fatal car accident
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash south-east of Korong Vale on Thursday night. It is understood a car crashed into a tree on Wedderburn-Boort Road, near Corbys…
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Kangas bounce back
COHUNA have broken through for their first win of 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Kerang by 47 points in a dominant display that erased the sting of last week’s narrow…
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VicGrid restarts land access attempts
VICGRID has resumed efforts to access 26 properties between Murrabit and Stawell for the completion of ecological surveys, which they said will support the Environmental Effects Statement for the VNI…
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Best feet forward at champs
THE nation's best barefoot waterskiers took to Gunbower Creek last week, with internationally ranked competitors vying for championship title and selection for the Australian team. It was the first time…
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Farmers sound alarm as basin plan blasted at packed forum
Pullout quote: “This reform is not just an industry issue, it’s a food security issue, a regional development issue and a national economic issue,” - Australian Consolidated Milk chief executive…
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Communities encouraged to speak up
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation is calling on regional community members to make submissions to the Murray Darling Basin Plan Review. Consultation for the 2026 review opened on 5 February, inviting stakeholders…
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Concerns farmers left out of interest-free loans
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has called for interest-free loans to support farmers affected by increased costs resulting from the fuel supply crisis. Ms Webster said farmers across the region…
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A tough season, a strong team, and reasons to stay cheerful
I WOULD say the farm is a bit of a mess really. The big rain was really welcome but it has made for the perfect germination of all summer and…
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Haystacks ignite without warning
WITH winter fast approaching, cooler temperatures should suggest a reduced risk to haystack fires, however, hidden hotspots inside damp bales can ignite without warning, regardless of the weather outside. Rich…
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Members drive better outcomes
A BROADACRE farmer from the Wimmera is set to take the reins of the state’s peak farming body, promising a fierce fight for rural communities under pressure. Minyip cropping farmer…