The Wimmera Mail-Times
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
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Farmer brought back to life urges heart health emergency preparedness
Wimmera farmer Ian Penny is advocating for rural heart health. Picture supplied
John Hall • 1hr ago
Live
Ballarat region bushfires coverage
Fire crews have been working hard to build containment lines ahead of Wednesday's predicted extreme fire danger day. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters
Food, drinks and private fire units, community prepares to defend its own
Sheryl Lowe • 2hrs ago
Fire burns in Victoria's west near Ballarat. Picture supplied
Nhill punch grand final ticket as Wimmera lawn bowlers prepare for showdown
Lucas Holmes
Horsham City's Peter Cooper takes a stride into his shot during the WPA division three weekend pennant preliminary final against Horsham Golf at Sunnyside Bowling Club on Saturday, February 24. Picture by John Hall.
Property
Rich pickings: The Australian houses for $30 million and more
Jemimah Clegg
This stunning Elizabeth Bay property has sold for a reported $80 million. Pic: Supplied
Breaking
NSW Police Mardi Gras compromise after double murder
Anna Houlahan • 6m ago
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb addresses media during a press conference in Sydney, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Picture AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
Updated
'Brave' office workers restrain alleged shooter in Sydney CBD
Anna Houlahan
NSW Police on Castlereagh Street in Sydney after a shooting on February 28, 2024. Police arrested a man while paramedics took the shot man to hospital. Picture AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
New Victorian safety campaign targets injuries, deaths among older farmers
Andrew Miller
Sheep producer, Peter Holmes, swears by 10-minute nap, after lunch, as part of his safety regime. Picture by Andrew Miller
Council addresses misinformation, Horsham not currently evacuating
Horsham Rural City Council . File pic
Staff Reporters
Thousands line Wimmera River for Peter Taylor Memorial Water-Ski tournament
Lucas Holmes
There were thrills galore during the Peter Taylor Barefoot Waterski Memorial at Dimboola on Saturday, February 24. Picture by Trish Deutscher
Horror day looms, warns former south-west CFA volunteer fighting fires
Fire looms as the strike team Leigh Dwyer is part of heads to fight the blaze. Picture supplied
Monique Patterson
Save the Wimmera Food Bowl, what do we want food or mining say farmers
Sheryl Lowe
Guest speakers at the farmers-only meeting at Taylors Lake Hall in February 2024, Dean Johns, Gavin Puls, Ian Ross, Chris Johns, Donna Johns and Russell Heard. Picture by Sheryl Lowe
School closures across Wimmera as region braces for catastrophic conditions
John Hall
Schools across the Wimmera will remain closed on Wednesday, February 28, as the CFA declared the day's 'catastrophic fire danger' conditions. Picture file
Shock death of Wimmera grain grower who had a 'passion for agriculture'
Andrew Miller
Warracknabeal mixed farmer Mick Morcom was killed in a tragic accident, on his farm, on Friday. Picture supplied
Total fire ban declared for Western Victoria on Wednesday, February 28
The CFA declared a a total fire ban on Wednesday, February 28. Picture file
Lucas Holmes
Food, drinks and private fire units, community prepares to defend its own
Sheryl Lowe
Fire burns in Victoria's west near Ballarat. Picture supplied
Electoral Structure Review Yarriambiack Shire Council, lose a councillor
Changes to the local government structure across Victoria 2024. File picture
Sheryl Lowe
Central Park cements double chance as CWTA season is finals bound
Lucas Holmes
Central Park's Tara McIntyre stepts into her forehand during the round 15 CWTA pennant tie against Horsham Lawn at the Central Park Tennis Club on Saturday, February 24. Picture by John Hall.
It pays to be a man in Australia: gender pay gap at every large employer exposed
Karen Barlow
A man and a woman work at laptops back to back but there's a substantial gap between men's and women's pay in Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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National
Regions booming as more Australians opt out of city living
Child plays on Mooloolaba Beach, Queensland. The area has seen massive growth as city dwellers seek a seachange. Picture Tourism Queensland
Anna Houlahan
Popular British DJ announces surprise Australian tour
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
British DJ Fred again has announced shows in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast in March 2024. Picture by Shutterstock
'So very blessed': Miranda Kerr welcomes fourth son
Anna McGuinness
Miranda Kerr has welcomed her fourth son. Picture via Instagram/@mirandakerr
Families of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird visit site where bodies were found
Anna Houlahan, Peter Brewer, Anna McGuinness, Lanie Tindale
Police had been searching for Luke Davies and Jesse Baird since February 21. Picture via jessebairddd on Instagram.
October 7 attack 'legitimate': Islamic Council rep
Rachael Ward • 18m ago
Islamic Council of Victoria's Adel Salman says the community is in no mood for a celebratory event. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Nhill punch grand final ticket as Wimmera lawn bowlers prepare for showdown
Horsham City's Peter Cooper takes a stride into his shot during the WPA division three weekend pennant preliminary final against Horsham Golf at Sunnyside Bowling Club on Saturday, February 24. Picture by John Hall.
Lucas Holmes
AFL's heartbreaking reaction to police update on 'popular and respected' umpire
Melanie Dinjaski
Jesse Baird, inset, was a respected AFL umpire. Pictures Facebook, Gary Ramage
Want to share sport results, draws or teams?
Want to share sport results, draws or teams?
Thousands line Wimmera River for Peter Taylor Memorial Water-Ski tournament
Lucas Holmes
There were thrills galore during the Peter Taylor Barefoot Waterski Memorial at Dimboola on Saturday, February 24. Picture by Trish Deutscher
Central Park cements double chance as CWTA season is finals bound
Lucas Holmes
Central Park's Tara McIntyre stepts into her forehand during the round 15 CWTA pennant tie against Horsham Lawn at the Central Park Tennis Club on Saturday, February 24. Picture by John Hall.
AFL
'Scapegoat' Powell-Pepper suspended for four AFL games
Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper has received a four-game AFL suspension for a high bump. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Oliver Caffrey
Brisbane Lions let go of AFL grand final baggage
Oliver Caffrey
Harris Andrews says the Lions have tried to celebrate their successes from the 2023 AFL season. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Daicos, De Goey fire in Magpies' AFL practice match
Oliver Caffrey
Josh Daicos (r) was one of Collingwood's stars in the 30-point win over Richmond at Ikon Park. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
AFL's heartbreaking reaction to police update on 'popular and respected' umpire
Melanie Dinjaski
Jesse Baird, inset, was a respected AFL umpire. Pictures Facebook, Gary Ramage
McStay hopes to return from knee injury this AFL season
Roger Vaughan
Fortune might finally be smiling on luckless Collingwood forward Daniel McStay (3-l). (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
PropertyView
Rich pickings: The Australian houses for $30 million and more
Property
This stunning Elizabeth Bay property has sold for a reported $80 million. Pic: Supplied
Jemimah Clegg
Exclusive
Daniel Johns selling house bought at 17, now with a $3 million price tag
Jade Lazarevic
Ex-Silverchair star Daniel Johns has listed one of his properties in Merewether for auction with Chasse Ede at Presence Real Estate. Picture supplied
Property
Flippers nearly triple their income on a run-down unit block, here's how
Melissa Kehagias
"We had a type of person in mind; professional tenants and what they needed and wanted," John Fronis said. Pic: Supplied
A home in an Australian capital for under $750k? Tell 'em its a reality
Property
This three-bedder with a large garden in the Sydney suburb of Rosemeadow is on the market for $739,950. Pic Supplied
Property
How to get bang for your buck when renovating your home to sell
Jemimah Clegg
Sellers can fully renovate their kitchen and bathroom for between $50,000 and $70,000, one expert says. Picture supplied
Property
Suburbs where house prices are almost on par with units
Brittney Levinson
Nollamara in WA offers good opportunities to buy a house, such as this one that sold for $450,000 in January. Picture supplied
What's On
What's on across the Wimmera and Grampians this month and beyond?
What's on
The 2023 Stawell Community Carols is locked in for December 15. File picture
Looking for some great events to attend?
Staff Reporters
The Stawell Show returns to Laidlaw Park this weekend. File picture
Looking for things to do this Spring?
Staff Reporters
Australia's toughest foot race challenges competitors to lug 60kg bags of wheat 1km to the summit of Mount Wycheproof. File picture
Recommended
Angel investing's role in development
The story of regional angel investing is not just about injecting funds; it's about nurturing a thriving ecosystem where innovation knows no boundaries. Picture by Shutterstock
Italy? Ireland? Japan? Go small to savour iconic destinations
A tea ceremony in Japan. Picture supplied
Be blown away by tumultuous seas, lighthouses and some stunning scenery
Emma Brown
The Nut at Stanley. Picture Shutterstock
Community
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They're off and racing, the TM Murray Slattery Willaura Cup this Sunday
Sheryl Lowe
Chairman Bruce McDougall, Jockey Will Gordon (NZ), Owner Marg Lucas, Trainer Archie Alexander, & Sponsor Bill Slattery pictured after Mr French wins the T.M. 'Murray' Slattery Willaura Cup at Ararat Racecourse on February 05, 2023. Photo Credit: Brendan McCarthy Pacing Photos
Our History
Nurses and Nursing: History of Nursing Practice in Horsham (Part two)
Horsham Historical Society
Note the spacing between patients in the tuberculosis chalet. Picture by Ian Ward 1961
Photos and Video
NSW Police Mardi Gras compromise after double murder
Breaking
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb addresses media during a press conference in Sydney, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Picture AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
Anna Houlahan • 6m ago
Cost of Living
'Will I ever be able to own a home?': the horror question haunting young people
Monique Patterson • 40m ago
Young people are being priced out of the housing market according to Member for Wannon Dan Tehan. Picture by Canva
The eerie site where couple's bodies were left
Steve Evans • 42m ago
The scene were police discovered two bodies, believed to be of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29. Pictures Karleen Minney, Instagram
Farmer brought back to life urges heart health emergency preparedness
John Hall • 1hr ago
Wimmera farmer Ian Penny is advocating for rural heart health. Picture supplied
Family storms out as doctor responsible for fatal 'mistake' apologises
'It is a matter of deep regret,' he told a coronial inquest.
Allison Hore • 2hrs ago
Members of Ricky Hampson Jr's family outside Dubbo court ahead of the first day of the coronial inquest into his death. Picture by Belinda Soole
Comment
Daughter worried sick after learning of stabbing | A mum's world
Yolande Grosser's daughter is on the mend after a "next level stomach-ache" triggered by worry about a stabbing. Picture supplied
Yolande Grosser
Opinion
Is there a way to use AI for good and still make mega profits?
Denis Moriarty
Sam Altman through his company Open AI, has been at the forefront of develop artificial intelligence. Picture Shutterstock
Memories of mum as Christmas season arrives
Yolande Grosser
Yolande Grosser with a ceramic Santa she made for her mother as a gift in the early 1990s Yolande wants to fill her Christmas with childhood traditions following her mother's passing. Picture supplied
Explore
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USA road trips showdown: West Coast v East Coast
Two Ways to Go
USA road trips showdown: West Coast v East Coast
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
On the radar: Upcoming Australian festivals worth travelling for
On the radar: Upcoming Australian festivals worth travelling for
The three must stops on your next Eurotrip
Beautiful old town of Provence. Picture Shutterstock
Ultimate guide to cherry blossoms in Japan: When and where to go in 2024
Ultimate guide to cherry blossoms in Japan: When and where to go in 2024
Akash Arora
The city of Merlion, Raffles and Marina Bay Sands has a hot new star
The city of Merlion, Raffles and Marina Bay Sands has a hot new star
Hotel Review
Japan can be super expensive, but not if you stay at this smart hotel
Kristie Kellahan
Japan can be super expensive, but not if you stay at this smart hotel
This Victorian gem has just won the Aussie Town of the Year gong
This Victorian gem has just won the Aussie Town of the Year gong
Adventure
From streets to peaks: Why there's nowhere else like Peru
Alex Mitcheson
From streets to peaks: Why there's nowhere else like Peru
Car Expert
2024 Ford Mustang: Australian launch delayed again
Car Expert
2024 Ford Mustang: Australian launch delayed again
Jordan Mulach • 25m ago
Car Expert
Skoda Australia’s first electric car one step closer
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Skoda Australia’s first electric car one step closer
Car Expert
2024 Polestar 3 production commences in China
Jack Quick
2024 Polestar 3 production commences in China
Car Expert
New MG ZS EV, MG 4 electric wagon to launch this year - report
Jordan Mulach
New MG ZS EV, MG 4 electric wagon to launch this year - report
Car Expert
2024 Hyundai Staria hybrid is on the horizon
Jack Quick
2024 Hyundai Staria hybrid is on the horizon
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stories from Stock and Land
Lamb Care Australia says its ready to help farmers with the fallout from bushfires
Lamb Care Australia president Robyn Cochrane founded the organisation in 2018 to help find orphaned lambs new homes, and says she is ready to help with the bushfires. Picture supplied
Bryce Eishold • 1hr ago
Updated
About 80 sheep and two cattle lost so far in Bayendean-Rocky Road fire
Philippe Perez • 1hr ago
Incident controller for the Bayendean fire Jarrod Hayse said authorities were still on high alert for dry, windy conditions into the afternoon. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Langi Kal Kal has another near total clearance at its annual sale
Andrew Miller • 2hrs ago
Langi Kal Kal stud principal Kahn Jantzen and the top priced bull. Picture supplied
Sheep farming on the decline in south-west Victoria as cropping moves in
Barry Murphy
Woolsthorpe sheep farmer Neville Symons said cropping and dairying have "decimated" sheep farming. Picture by Barry Murphy
Mutton marks a 'remarkable turnaround' at sheep across the country
Leann Dax
Hugh Jackson, Jackson Ag, St Arnaud, sold 776 first-cross ewes at Wycheproof to a top of $145. Picture by Alastair Dowie
Life & Style
Do these iconic Aussie flavours really belong on a hot cross bun?
Coles have released a range of hot cross buns inspired by some Australian flavours. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Karen Hardy
Michael Mosley, Rachel Ward among Adam Liaw's celebrity guests
Ron Cerabona
Art Simone joined Adam Liaw in the kitchen. Picture by Jiwon Kim
How the real costs of buying your first property can add up
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
How the real costs of buying your first property can add up