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Front page news in 1976: A Fijian minister, the Rev. Peceli Ratawa has taken up residence at Hopetoun and will be inducted at the Joint Parish Church, Hopetoun on February 9. Mr Ratawa has come to this country through the Methodist Church of Australasia, to fulfil a personal desire to broaden his experience in Christian ministry. Mr Ratawa is an ordained Methodist minister by 10 years and comes to Hopetoun from Swan Hill. He is accompanied by his wife Wendy and their sons George 7, Robin 5 and Andrew 3. Mrs Ratawa is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G. F. Lay of Swan Hill. Free to Read

FLASHBACK: January 22 1976

Residents of North West Victoria will be greatly inconvenienced by Government legislation on noise pollution which comes into force on February 1.

26 January, 2026

From BBQ breakfasts to citizenship ceremonies and live music — Australia Day will be celebrated right across the Wimmera and Mallee. Here’s where and when to join in locally.

Celebrate Australia Day locally

Victoria’s Roads: Where your wheels, rims and suspension go to die. Opinion

Driving on Victoria’s roads: a whole new alphabet of pain

The Helles Memorial is a war memorial near Sedd el Bahr, in Turkey, on the headland of the Gallipoli peninsula overlooking the Dardanelles.

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The Wimmera is bracing for an intense heatwave from Saturday, with temperatures forecast to surpass 42°C, and fire danger expected to rise sharply. Free to Read

Heat, fire danger to rise over next few days

The Wimmera is set to experience an extended period of heat starting on Saturday, which will also cause elevated fire...

23 January, 2026

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Social Studio starts at Powerhouse

Hopetoun Powerhouse Studio will open its doors more often to local...

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Low-maintenance three-bedroom hardi plank home

This low-maintenance hardi plank home is currently leased, providing an...

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No Water - No Life: A History of the Mackenzie Creek (part two)

To mark the release of Waters of the Wimmera, we’re revisiting Bob...

Council

Buloke Shire Council chief executive officer Daniel McLoughlan.

Buloke Shire appoints new CEO

THE Buloke Shire Council has officially appointed Daniel McLoughlan as its new chief executive, following a...

27 October, 2025

Rural

The Victorian government will manage the kangaroo population across the state.

Government to streamline kangaroo management

The Victorian Government has announced plans to streamline kangaroo management in the state, and the Victorian...

11 July, 2025

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