Natalie Anderson

A new 14-month trial is set to strengthen monitoring and the control of feral deer across the Upper Wimmera and Upper Hopkins catchments. On August 11, 2026, Project Platypus Landcare Network launched the Grampians-Gariwerd Deer Coordinator Trial to improve regional monitoring and strengthen the response to the growing feral deer population.

ENTRIES are now open for the annual Warracknabeal Show, with the show schedule set to be distributed to businesses across the community and competitors able to lodge their entries online.

AN investigation into the alleged illegal removal of river red gum timber from public land around the Grampians National Park has led to the seizure of equipment and vehicles valued at around $30,000.

THE Wheatlands Agricultural Museum site in Warracknabeal has been officially transferred to the ownership of the Warracknabeal and District Historical Society. The transfer covers approximately 15.9 hectares, including the museum buildings and associated land parcels.

THE Warracknabeal Town Hall Committee has received a generous grant of $2500 from the Horsham Sports & Community Club to purchase new tables for the town hall’s Supper Room.

WARRACKNABEAL'S Wheatland District Church has welcomed Darian and Mal Schultz as its new pastors, with the couple looking forward to connecting with the community and sharing their faith beyond the church. The couple, who have three young children, relocated to the Wimmera about four years ago after Darian accepted a position as a farm manager near Donald.

WIMMERA public transport advocates are calling for improved rail links between Adelaide and Melbourne, arguing that more frequent and faster services would strengthen connections and support regional communities along the route.

Former Wimmera farmer Scott Gladman is taking on an extraordinary 1650-kilometre swim down the Darling River, aiming to raise awareness and funds for people living with motor neurone disease (MND), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and Parkinson's disease.

WOMEN across the Wimmera will have improved access to intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) insertions with the launch of a new referral pathway through Stawell's Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub.

A colouring competition will bring a splash of creativity to the annual Warracknabeal Show, with children and community members encouraged to put their artistic skills to the ultimate test.