Birchip’s Silo Art Cottages
A Birchip business is helping address a shortage of accommodation for local workers while also encouraging tourists to stay and explore the region.
Tai Chi and Line Dancing at Senior Citizens’ Centre
(By “Someone Else”) Tai Chi has moved on from the demonstration phase to become a regular Friday afternoon fixture. Class start time is 1:30 p.m. on Fridays at the Donald Senior Citizens’ Centre.
Mt Wycheproof’s Derby Day in the Country
A strong breeze swept across the Mt Wycheproof racecourse on Saturday, lifting picnic blankets and sending hats and fascinators flying as close to 3,000 people gathered for Derby Day in the Country.
Agriculture
Victorian Farmers Federation and Landcare Join Forces For Healthier, More Profitable Farms
Landcare Victoria Inc. and the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) share a common goal to build a stronger environment across Victoria for communities and productive landscapes.
Locust Hatchings Continue in the Mallee
Agriculture Victoria is conducting surveillance in high-risk areas of the Wimmera catchment, with monitoring set to begin in West Wimmera, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh shires this week, in line with predicted hatching times.
Harvester Clinics Set Up Farmers for a Big Harvest
With hopes of a promising harvest ahead, growers are turning their attention to fine tuning their harvester set up. There is minimal room for waste in modern farming, with input prices soaring, every bit of grain in the bin makes can make a substantial difference.
