Music, fun and a Conga Line

July 23, 2026

Twelfth Shearing for Kids day coming up

The 12th annual Shearing for Kids with Cancer Shearing Day will be held on Friday 31 July, at Croydon Shearing Shed, Wanalta,. The popular event brings together people and businesses within the sheep industry who  donate their time, skills, products and services for a day of shearing to raise funds

New Not-for-Profit established to drive community projects in Rushworth

by Lyn Reade A new community-focused not-for-profit organisation (Waranga Regional Development Foundation Inc) has been established to support and deliver projects that will benefit the Rushworth community and surrounding district. Formed in April 2026, the organisation has been created with a clear vision of identifying, managing and

Community Bank supports Rushworth oral history project

Community Bank Rushworth is helping preserve the town’s rich history with a $20,000 grant to support an oral history initiative led by the newly established Waranga Regional Development Foundation Inc.

Adventure calls at Colbo Bush Kinder

July 9, 2026

Montevideo Maru tragedy remembered

It was a wonderful and meaningful day at the Montevideo Maru Memorial in Stanhope on Wednesday, 1 July. Congratulations to the Stanhope RSL Sub-Branch Committee for organising such a memorable event. The day began with a prayer, followed by the Last Post and Réveille, setting a respectful tone for

Campaspe to farewell CEO after four years at the helm of Council

Campaspe Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Pauline Gordon will leave her position next month after accepting a senior role with Boroondara City Council in Melbourne. Mayor Daniel Mackrell announced Ms Gordon’s resignation, thanking her for her leadership during what has been one of the most challenging periods in the

New Controller for Rushworth SES Unit

The Controller position at the Rushworth SES is usually allocated for a term of two years. Ray Barber has been in the position for nearly eight terms and now the position has passed on to another experienced member of the crew, Hailey Lemin.

Awards for local vineyards

Congratulations to two Colbinabbin wineries who won honours at the Young Gun of Wine ‘Vineyard of the Year’ awards this week.

A special Long Lunch for Colbo ladies

June 11, 2026

Guinness World Record cycling attempt to pass through Stanhope

American ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is attempting a Guinness World Record attempt by cycling around the world faster than anyone in history. And she will be passing through Stanhope along the way! Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Lael Wilcox started commuting by bike in her 20s. Within a

Big Lift at Stanhope Factory

May 28, 2026