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Residents encouraged to be aware of fireplace safety
 Victoria’s fire services are calling on residents to prioritise fireplace, chimney and flue safety this winter, following a devastating house fire in Somerville. Local recieves Royal Historical Society of Victoria award
 At their recent meeting, Dimboola and District Historical Society member Evelyn King was presented with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s Award of Merit for 2026 Lions elect new leaders
 The Dimboola Lions hosted their changeover of office bearers at the Dimboola RSL last weekend. Woorak Hall Celebrates a Century of Community
 For 100 years, Woorak Hall has been at the heart of community life in the district, bringing people together for celebrations, sporting events, meetings, concerts, dances and countless social occasions. Spirit of the Wimmera to return for Steampunk 2027
 Those attending the 2027 Wimmera Steampunk Festival in April next year will once again be able to travel to the event by rail. Passengers to visit Rainbow by rail
 The opportunity will be available later this year to travel the railway branch line north of Dimboola. Community Action Grants Awarded
 Hindmarsh Shire Council has awarded seven local community organisations grants through round two of the 2025/2026 Community Action Grants program. Spike in head-on crashes sparks car safety plea
 New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) analysis of road trauma data has revealed a 50 per cent increase in the number of lives lost in head-on crashes on Victorian roads in 2025. Daylight saving time ends tonight
 Daylight savings ends early Sunday morning with residents needing to turn back their clocks, and are reminded that it is a great opportunity to check their smoke detector batteries as well. New Container Deposit Scheme bins
 The Dimboola Lions are launching their new Container Deposit bins as part of their efforts to increase the efficiency of the Container Deposit Scheme.
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