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1 September, 2025

Agronomist by Trade, Pilot by Passion

Looking up in the sky on a clear morning in Warracknabeal this time of year, there's a fair chance you might spot a hot-air balloon smoothly cruising with the air currents, piloted by local agronomist, Sarah Ellis.

By Mark Rabich

As one of only about 200 holders of an Australian private pilot’s licence for hot-air ballooning, local Sarah Ellis (right) is here helping prepare student pilot, Nick Shuey for taking off to fly above the Wimmera, the expansive views handily augmenting her ‘day job’ as a Warracknabeal agronomist.
As one of only about 200 holders of an Australian private pilot’s licence for hot-air ballooning, local Sarah Ellis (right) is here helping prepare student pilot, Nick Shuey for taking off to fly above the Wimmera, the expansive views handily augmenting her ‘day job’ as a Warracknabeal agronomist.

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