Shearing fundraiser exceeds expectations
THE 12-hour shearing fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) held last Saturday in Wannon had a great turnout, with around 60 volunteers that pushed through the scorching heat, raising a whopping $35,981.50 for the worthy cause.
Anglican book fair
IT’S over the halfway mark for the annual six week Anglican Book Fair, with books ‘literally’ marching in and out the door in bundles.
Focus on Farming: the Kerr family
PETE and Marnie Kerr became WestVic Dairy Focus Farmers in April 2022 and will complete the program in April 2024.
Fruit fly invasion – be prepared
MAKE no mistake – Fruit fly infestations have now been identified at Moyston, Rainbow, Hopetoun, Boort, Swan Hill, Merton, Benalla, Langwarrin, Wodonga - if you grow fruit or vegetables - you are at risk.
Summer crops the target of pests
MILD, wet conditions are ideal conditions for growing grass and other crops, but they are also ideal for many pests to build their numbers.
Covid debt repayment plan – land tax
WHO knew about this until we got a bill?
DUCK HUNT ON
DUCK hunting season will go ahead in Victoria in 2024, but with limitations. Many hunters feared the sport was under threat, with calls for a duck hunting ban leading to an inquiry taking place last year into whether duck hunting should continue, and if so, under what conditions.
Waste wool – is waste no longer!
IT is astounding how some ideas are so simple and that nobody has done them sooner.
12-HOUR SHEAR-OFF – Fundraiser set for families of RCH patients
AFTER a high-risk pregnancy and the subsequent medical care needed at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne for their new-born child early last year, shearer Ken Bungard and partner Tara Stephens found themselves very grateful to be offered the option of Ronald McDonald House (RMH) as a place to stay.
Farmer inspires younger generation in farming
BILL Cornelissen never wanted to be anything but a farmer and now he has the chance to inspire young people to follow in his footsteps.
Regional Workers Accommodation applications open
WORKERS in key industries across rural and regional Victoria are set to benefit from a boost in affordable housing and accommodation, with the new $150 million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund now open.
Business and professional womens group welcomes all
IN August 1995 an advertisement was placed in the Warrnambool Standard calling on local women interested in starting up a group to help women meet, network and socialize.
V/Line services extended
After slashing the cost of a V/Line ticket through the regional fare cap, the Government is now boosting train frequency on the Warrnambool, Ballarat,...
