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Wild winter weather on the way
Friday 7th August 2020

After a dry and cold start to Winter, we are about to receive some much-needed rain over the weekend.

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Murra Warra Wind Farm second stage ready to go
Tuesday 4th August 2020

Construction is set to commence later this year on the second stage of the Murra Warra Wind Farm.

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Community bands together to ensure masks for all
Monday 3rd August 2020

With masks now mandatory for most in Victoria when they leave their home, Emma Kealy is encouraging Wimmera residents to work together to ensure masks are available for the elderly and vulnerable.

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NAB to change local banking hours
Saturday 1st August 2020

The Jeparit, Rainbow, and Nhill branches of the NAB are amongst 114 smaller regional branches throughout Australia that will be adopting a with a new model that will see hundreds of jobs maintained a more consistent banking experience for customers.

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Masks required in public across Vic from Monday
Thursday 30th July 2020

It was announced this morning that, from next Monday, face coverings will be mandatory when in public across Victoria, with all of regional Victoria joining Melbourne and Mitchell Shire in this requirement.

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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre to temporarily close
Tuesday 28th July 2020

Due to the current coronavirus situation, the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre will once again temporarily close to the public.

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Books taking place on shelves at new Dimboola Library
Monday 27th July 2020

The new Dimboola Library is nearing completion, with furniture and the all-important books starting to be moved into the new building late last week.

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Councils call for C-Class Road Funding
Monday 27th July 2020

Six western Victorian councils are calling on the government to fund upgrades to C-class roads throughout the region.

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Dimboola Fishing Classic the latest COVID-19 casualty
Sunday 19th July 2020

It has been announced that the Dimboola Fishing Classic has been postponed due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation.

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Local health services tighten restrictions
Thursday 16th July 2020

After the largest number of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic being recorded in Victoria on Thursday, local health providers are tightening restrictions around their sites.

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