Tag: Horsham 3400
Federal funds won't narrow infrastructure gap: councils
North-west Victorian councils say an increase in Federal Government roads funding will not help municipalities to catch up on the infrastructure work that is needed.[MORE]
Warracknabeal track showing signs of salinity recovery
Warracknabeal's last scheduled horse racing meeting for the year is being transferred as the local track continues to battle salinity problems.[MORE]
New technology aids gold hunt
Scientists have used new technology to look for potential gold deposits across western and northern Victoria.[MORE]
Outlook indicates average spring rain
The prospect of average spring rainfall across Victoria and southern New South Wales remains strong.[MORE]
Wimmera-Mallee group wants rail service expanded
A group lobbying for more passenger rail in western Victoria says it would like a new service expanded to take in more of the region's towns.[MORE]
Copper deposits found in western Victoria
GeoScience Victoria has found evidence of large copper deposits in the state's west.[MORE]
Grain handler promises no GM contamination
Grain handler GrainCorp says site specific protocols will be in place at two northern Victorian receival sites that are destined to take genetically modified (GM) canola.[MORE]
Horsham driver accused of doing 180kph
Police have seized a car of a Horsham man recorded travelling about 180 kilometres an hour on the Western Freeway last night.[MORE]
Grain harvest size to determine rail route
A Melbourne-based freight train operator says the size of this year's grain harvest will determine what parts of Victoria it services.[MORE]
Push on for new Nhill truck stop
The trucking industry says there is a critical need for a new truck stop to be built on western Victoria's major highway.[MORE]
Hornets win Big V Division Three Championship
The Horsham Hornets basketball team wrapped up the Big V Division Three Championship Series in Horsham on Saturday night.[MORE]
Farmers ready to cart water
An east Wimmera farmer says many property owners in his region will be ready to cart water again this summer.[MORE]
MP airs supported accommodation crisis fears
A Victorian Nationals' MP says the state's supported accommodation system for people with a disability or mental illness is in crisis.[MORE]
Council enters racecourse row
The Swan Hill Rural City Council is stepping in to the turmoil over the future of the city's racecourse and plans for a $6 million redevelopment there.[MORE]
AWB defers reform proposals decision
The AWB has deferred a decision over the future of contentious reform proposals.[MORE]
More than water needed to save Murray: ACF
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) says water alone will not be enough to save the ailing River Murray.[MORE]
Shire wants home care funding boost
A Wimmera-Mallee shire wants the Victorian Government to increase its funding for home care and support services.[MORE]
Cameras aim to catch firewood thieves
Authorities are trying to catch people who have been illegally taking firewood from a Wimmera nature reserve.[MORE]
Vic drought aid announcement looms
An announcement about further Victorian Government drought assistance is expected in the coming weeks.[MORE]
Council approve Brigid House demolition
The Horsham council has approved the demolition of an historic Wimmera school building.[MORE]
Farmers get continued drought aid
Support will continue for drought affected farmers in north-west Victoria and south-west New South Wales.[MORE]
Oilseed plant nearly ready for production
Building crews are close to completing a new oilseed crushing plant in western Victoria.[MORE]
Residents back pound policy change
A group Wimmera residents say a decision by Horsham council to abandon the practice of shooting unclaimed pets collected by the pound is a good result.[MORE]
More rain needed to boost grains harvest
Farmers say a lot more rain is needed to help deliver an average size grains harvest in Victoria this season.[MORE]
Fears pay shake-up may cut paramedic wages
The ambulance union says a proposed pay restructure could cut paramedic wages.[MORE]
