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In good faith - feature photo

In good faith

IN GOOD FAITH: We have just passed another Easter. Once again we have remembered the account of how our Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ, was unjustly tried on false charges and sent

12 April, 2026

Men of the 3rd Australian Company excavating a chamber in the chalk in the Hulluch subway system. This photo was taken at Nord Pas de Calais, Pas de Calais, Hulluch, in 1918.

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Patrick Coulton

High fitness - feature photo

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High fitness

Footy returns to Nhill with a bang, featuring a blockbuster clash, a new $1.5M grandstand and a big-name recruit headline round one. Picture: SUPLLIED/HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL

Brownlow Medallist a Tiger for the day

Aliza Kennedy, CFA Volunteer Ben Woodhart, Nekko Salter-Fear and Ryda Salter-Fear.

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Community drives Wimmera generosity for Good Friday Appeal

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Coming off a great 2025 season where she was runner up in the HDFNL A grade best and fairest vote count, Kayla Kelm will be a crucial piece to the Lakers' 2026 campaign.

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Lakers eyes continued growth

WSM Development CEO Chris Sounness.

Regional community maps the risks to its own food supply

Award-winning country artist Leah Briggs headlines this year’s Kannamaroo Festival lineup, bringing her powerful voice and storytelling to the Wimmera River stage.

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Musical lineup for Kannamaroo

In 2025, junior champion Cheyanne Brabender of Sebastopol shows off a golden perch/yellowbelly weighing 2638g.

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Jeparit ready to reel

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Norma Mund's 90th birthday with great-grandchildren, (back row) Atticus Earle, Elizabeth Earle (front row), Aurelia Earle and Thomas Earle.

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Family flies across Australia for Norma's 90th

Keep your eyes out for the big red trucks sitting on the streets around the Wimmera, hoping to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal. The Horsham Fire Brigade, including members Cain Croft, Kate Wills, Daniel Wills and Steve Carman, as well as many neighbouring brigades throughout the Wimmera, will be out and about in their communities for the public holiday, looking to raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne through the Good Friday Appeal.

Let's dig deep: Horsham rallies for Good Friday Appeal

The future of Arapiles/Dyurrite access took a new turn last week, with the concept of Designated Climbing Areas to be replaced with a location-based approach. It is believed the Community Working Group dealing with the issue has their next meeting in the next few weeks where the new direction will be further developed.

Climbing zones scrapped: Arapiles starting over with climbing areas

Rupanyup came alive as the DiRT MuSIC Festival returned, filling the town with music, colour and community spirit. Five venues featured 60 performers, including The Decibelles at St Phillips Church, delivered a unique, walk-through music experience.

Rupanyup hits high note

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