Horsham and western Victoria
Councils confident drought support will continue
Posted
Wimmera-Mallee councils they are confident the region's Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declarations will be extended beyond March.
Truck's hay load catches fire
Posted
Fire crews were called to a hay truck fire near Horsham last night.
Wimmera Racing to discuss race cuts with trainers
Posted
Wimmera Racing will be meeting with horse trainers to discuss proposed changes to the industry.
Hamilton pipeline possibly in by mid-2010: authority
Posted | Updated
Wannon Water says it hopes to have Hamilton's water supply secured by June next year.
Mayor comforted by Portland smelter jobs assurance
Posted
Glenelg Shire Mayor Geoff White says he is comforted by Alcoa Australia's reassurances that it will not cut jobs at its Portland aluminium smelter.
Weather will determine pipeline's construction: GWM Water
Posted
GWM Water says the weather this year will play a major role in whether construction targets for the Wimmera-Mallee Pipeline will be met.
Premier says Vic Alcoa jobs are safe
Posted
Alcoa workers at Geelong and Portland are being assured their jobs are secure.
Rail authority investigates train turpentine leak
Posted
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) says it is investigating whether a freight train that lost part of its load in the Wimmera was struck by another object.
Australian batsman expected to play for Essendon
Posted
Australian test cricketer Chris Rogers is expected to take part in a match in the Wimmera this weekend.
Campers warned of increased fire risk
Posted | Updated
Authorities are warning campers in north-west Victoria that hot weather in the coming days will increase the risk of fire.
Water released into Glenelg River
Posted
The Glenelg River in western Victoria is getting its first environmental water flow in more than two years.
Police confiscate cars over hooning offences
Posted | Updated
Victorian police in the Wimmera used anti-hoon laws to confiscate two cars over the weekend.
Tractor fall damages Melb-Adel rail line
Posted | Updated
A tractor mishap has damaged a train and closed the Melb-Adel rail line.
Opposition demands more help for Vic timber industry
Posted
The Victorian Opposition is demanding the Government provide more financial assistance for the timber industry in the state's north.
Vic Twelve Apostles trail could create 50 new jobs
Posted
A recreational trail planned for the Twelve Apostles could create about 50 new jobs.
Search continues for men missing in bushland
Posted
Search and rescue teams have returned to bushland around Erskine Falls near Lorne in Victoria, to search for two men who may have spent a second night lost in area.
River red gum protection measures planned
Posted | Updated
The Victorian Government will create an extra four national parks along the Murray River to protect river red gums.
Mystery blaze at Casterton shop
Posted
A vacant shop has been destroyed by fire in Casterton overnight.
Police praise responsible motorists
Posted
Police are praising Wimmera Mallee motorists for their patience and behaviour so far over Christmas and New Year.
Farmer says Hamilton yields lower than average
Posted
A Hamilton farmer says the season has been worse than average, but farmers in the region have still fared better than their counterparts further north.
Drivers warned to take care over Christmas
Posted
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads over the Christmas period.
Health chief warns of mozzie-related disease threat
Posted
Victoria's chief health officer says mosquito-borne diseases may spike this summer.
Race club fears financial ruin from restructure
Posted | Updated
The Wimmera Racing Club says the implementation of its peak body's restructure plans will drive the club to financial oblivion within 18 months.
Victorian fisheries 'going well'
Posted
Fisheries Victoria says the state's fisheries are in good condition and are being well managed.
Wimmera-Mallee mayors address doctor shortage
Posted | Updated
Wimmera-Mallee mayors and health officials are being brought together to discuss a growing shortage of doctors and health professionals.
Search for news
Also of Interest
News stories about Horsham and western Victoria's local industries filed from around Australia
-
Timber: Gunns needs operating licence to build mill: Brown
-
: Protesters' names obtained from court: Gunns
- Sheep Production: Mulesing boycott damaging, says WAFF
- Dairy Production: Vic Govt dairy facility sale bypasses report: Opposition
-
: Forest workers expect to gain from damages claim
-
Timber: Greens call for investigation into Gunns lawsuit
-
Timber: War of words over pulp mill battle cry
-
: Gunns sues anti-logging protesters
- Pig Production: WA pig industry profitable again after 5 years
-
Timber: Tas Govt firm on no extra funds for mill proposal
State News
- Echuca holds locust outbreak meeting
-
Wonthaggi desalination plant gets Govt approval
- Company secures approval for Mallee mine
-
Man arrested over Barassi bashing
- Truckie death prompts calls for improved mobile coverage
- Domestic dispute leads cops to ecstasy haul
-
Bad weather stalls search for glacier victim's body
- Hamilton pipeline possibly in by mid-2010: authority
- Call to remove excise on light beer
- Colac council considers running childcare centre
