WANNON MP, Dan Tehan has encouraged local road users to take part in a national road survey after Victoria experienced a nine per cent increase in road deaths over the 12 months to June 30.

THIS week is National Stroke Week (5 – 11 August) and Ambulance Victoria paramedics want communities to know and share the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke to make best use of time in case of this medical emergency.

THE Mininera and District Football League finals race is down to six, with Woorndoo-Mortlake dropping out of contention with a round 14 loss, as all three local sides had wins.

ELDERS’ new wool handling business has now commenced operations nationwide, officially launching August 1, at an event hosted at the Elders Wool Ravenhall centre in Melbourne’s west.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos have claimed their biggest win of the Hampden Football Netball League season, upsetting seventh-placed Terang-Mortlake by two goals in the Open netball clash on Saturday.

WITH unusually mild winter weather, Sheepvention 2024 hosted big crowds creating side streets jammed with parked cars and utes; people being attracted to the event by all manner of things agricultural, rural – and lots more.

SHEEPVENTION was a triumph with pleasant weather bringing smiles of anticipation to a substantial gathering in the Rams Shed on Sunday for the official opening.

THE region has a new world champion after Knebsworth farmer, Ron Rhook, returned from the United States with some extra luggage recently.

CONCERNS over a possible merger of regional health services in western Victoria are mounting with worried locals urged to attend a second protest rally organised for Warrnambool on Friday, August 16 at the Civic Green at 1pm.

WHEN choosing the best feed to purchase for sheep or cattle, there are a few things to take into account– especially when feeding over winter.