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Posted by Nhill Community News in Clubs & Organisations on 11/10/2008 at 05:55 PM
SEVERAL volunteers at the Nhill Drought Resource Centre (NDRC) have been nominated for the 2008 Herald Sun, and Sunday Herald Sun Pride of Australia Medal in the ‘Mateship’ category. For this small group of quiet achievers, the volunteer work they perform for those who use the NDRC has not gone unnoticed. The NDRC group has been nominated in the Australian, or group of Australians category, who have demonstrated loyalty and goodwill to others, pulling together to achieve a common good, especially when times are tough. Without a doubt these volunteers are truly deserving of their nomination. Their dedication to the NDRC is something that the whole Nhill and district community can be proud. The group of nominees is: Shona Hoffrichter, Helen Schwarz, Pauline McCracken, Susan Krelle & Carl Krelle. Shona, Helen and Susan are volunteers from the Women’s Lounge Social Group, co-ordinated by West Wimmera Health Service social worker Pauline McCracken. Carl helps the group as …
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Nhill again hosted the “Wild Games in the West” program in the Term 3 school holidays, bringing a range of environmental activities to Primary-aged school children of Nhill and district. This year’s program took place on Tuesday 30th September, and again feature …
A workshop to understand soil organic matter and biology will be held in Horsham on November 13.
The workshop will be hosted by Wimmera Conservation Farmers Association (WCFA) at Department of Primary Industries’ Grains Innovation Park and is open to all.
WCFA …
The West Wimmera Darts Association held their presentation afternoon last weekend, with an informal BBQ lunch. Apex were the winners for the 2008 season with Farmers Arms runner-up The following presentations were made for: Best Male Player, Neil Webb (Apex) …
The Annual Rose Show is to be held on Friday 31st October in the Uniting Hall, Nhill, again hosted by the local Twilight Branch of Country Women’s Association.
This year we continue with a novice section for rose enthusiasts who have not previously won a prize, including …
International aid agency Oxfam is inviting Australians to create their own piece of art that tells a story about the effect climate change is having on the developing world.
The artwork will be used as part of the Oxfam Canvas for Change project, which will feature artworks …
The Nationals member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty and Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation and VicHealth Board Member is encouraging Lowan residents to participate in the Ride to Work Day to be held Wednesday 15th October, 2008. “An active …
At a time when Australia’s farmers are under increasing pressure from extreme weather conditions (particularly a less reliable and reducing rainfall) Land & Water Australia has committed to seven years of research investment to generate essential climate knowledge. The …
Hayley’s pasta 1 packet pasta (cooked) Diced chicken (500 grams) 1 large onion 1 small zucchini diced 6 fresh mushrooms 1 tin mushroom soup ¾ jar Dijon mayonnaise ½ cup grated cheese 2 eggs Extra …
Wimmera Rural Skills Connect, a statewide skills initiative launched by the State Government in May this year, has appointed a project manager for the Wimmera.
Tim Martin will work across the four shires of West Wimmera, Horsham Rural City, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh. …
On Tuesday the 23rd of September Kirsty Bone with the help of Brittany Dickinson began a foal watch. During the night, every three hours, the alarm would go off and Kirsty and Brittany would awake and check on mare Gemma a chestnut quarter horse cross Arabian, the soon to be mum. On …
Janine Clark, Lowan Community Health Nurse checks the blood pressure and sugars levels for Michael Emson this week at the Nhill Drought and Resource Centre. Janine attends the centre every three months for this free health check, available for all the community.
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A new Brumby Government program will assist local councils to tackle invasive species by providing grants to individual councils to manage weeds on local roads, Minister for Agriculture, Joe Helper, announced today. In Tatura for a meeting of the Future Farming Advisory …
People with chronic heart failure have graduated from an exciting new program aimed at reducing their admissions to hospital.
Wimmera Health Care Group ran the program over an eight week period.
Co-ordinator Kate Hodge, said that other aims of the innovative new program …
The Nationals Member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty is urging people to take a personal role in the celebration of the centenary of women winning a vote in Victorian State elections. Mr Delahunty said the suffragettes triumph in Victoria came after decades …
he theft of farm machinery causes huge personal and financial losses for farmers. Tractors, ploughs, headers, augers, generators, welders, motor bikes and quad runners are attractive targets for thieves. The theft of machinery parts, such as header lights, batteries, and radios from …
Rural students studying away from home can now apply for assistance and vacation work through the Victorian Rural Skills Cadetship program.
“It is great because it enables country kids to get support while they study and yet remain connected to their area.” …
Nominations for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Rural Woman of the Year award close on World Rural Women’s Day, October 15.
The RIRDC Rural Women’s Award offers a bursary of $10,000 for each State and Territory winner and celebrates rural …
During Walktober, walkers can better enjoy the benefits walking offers and learn how to avoid associated injuries thanks to a new fact sheet developed by Smartplay. Prepared with Diabetes Australia – Vic and Go for your Life, the Preventing Walking Injuries Fact Sheet …
THE Annual Rose Show is to be held on Friday 31st October in the Uniting Hall, Nhill, again hosted by the local Twilight Branch of Country Women’s Association (TBCWA). This year the TBCWA will continue with a novice section for rose enthusiasts who have not …
Alzheimer’s The Musical is coming to Dimboola and Rainbow all the way from the Seniors Festival in Melbourne. With generous support from The Department of Planning and Community Development and Nhill Neighbourhood House, Alzheimer’s The Musical is being …
With some uncertainty towards the season’s finish it seems timely that the Murray Darling Drought Bus will be visiting the Dimboola township on Wednesday 15 October and Nhill A and P Show on 16 October. Joanne Thomas, Drought Coordinator with the Hindmarsh Shire …
Auto-Guide from Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) is an easy-to-use technology that provides our customers with greater efficiency and increased productivity. Using existing satellite technologies, a TopDock (‘box’ containing global positioning circuitry – …