Lauren Henry

Horsham

Editorial Director at Horsham Weekly Advertiser

Editorial director at @theweeklyaddy in Horsham. Previously at newspapers in Kilmore, Horsham & Bendigo, and ABC Mildura - Swan Hill.

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Second World War air crash site memorialised

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryWith the Second World War underway, in September 1940, 26-year-old Horsham man David Anderson enlisted for the Royal Australia Air Force. Pilot Officer Anderson was based at the Royal Air Force station at Honeybourne, south of Birmingham in England, when he undertook a non-operational navigational exercise in a Hudson V9127 aircraft on February 10, 1942. It was to become a fateful flight.
Horsham City oval pavilion plan dumped

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryHorsham City Oval’s new pavilion will not go ahead after Horsham Rural City Council pulled the pin on the project. At an unscheduled confidential meeting on Monday night, councillors debated the city oval pavilion funding agreement, which was in partnership with the Federal Government. In January, it was announced that council had successfully been granted $4,805,000 in funding under round two of the government’s Growing Regions Program.
‘No Go Cubico’ at Woomelang meeting

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryTense and combative discussions ensued at a Cubico community information session at Woomelang on Thursday. A ‘No Go Cubico’ community rally at Woomelang Town Hall attracted about 100 people, as well as vehicles and farm machinery displaying signs against renewable energy projects.
Councils relay concerns to minister D’Ambrosio

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryMinister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources and the State Electricity Commission Lily D’Ambrosio met with four Wimmera councils last week, discussing a series of issues including VicGrid’s proposed Victorian Transmission Plan.
Rain welcome relief as drought continues

2 weeks ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryA great sense of relief was felt across the Wimmera and Grampians at the weekend as decent rain put moisture in dry soil. While farmers and leaders have welcomed the rain, they have also warned the region was still in need of drought assistance. The rain comes after the State Government’s new Drought Response Taskforce met for the first time, with Premier Jacinta Allan travelling to Camperdown to chair the meeting.
Farm tour shows unfolding drought crisis

2 weeks ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryFarmers across the Horsham municipality met with Regional Cities Victoria chairman Shane Sali last week to discuss drought conditions, policies and support. Mr Sali was appointed to the State Government’s Drought Response Taskforce, which met in Camperdown on Friday, following Mr Sali’s visit to Horsham. The taskforce, chaired by Premier Jacinta Allan, will provide advice on further help for farmers, as well as broader support for impacted businesses and communities.
Reconciliation walk a symbol of ongoing journey

3 weeks ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryMore than 100 people marked National Reconciliation Week in Horsham on Wednesday last week, participating in a community walk and ceremony atRiverfront Meeting Place. Horsham Rural City Council hosted the event, while Indigenous people and several teams from Horsham organisations joined to acknowledge the nationwide initiative. Local organisations, groups and community partners also contributed to the Horsham Reconciliation Display Board.
Seeking options for By Five

3 weeks ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryBy Five Early Years Initiative is looking at alternative models of funding to secure its future after confirmation it missed out on State Government funding. Establishing a foundation to privately fund the children’s development service is one option being explored, as is seeking funding from the Federal Government or philanthropic organisations.
VFF: Plenty more remains to be done

3 weeks ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryThe State Government’s pausing of the new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund tax for all Victorian farmers for the 2025-26 financial year has not gone far enough, says farmers, industry bodies and councils. As part of a new drought package announced on Friday, Premier Jacinta Allan said all Victorian primary producers would not have to pay the ESVF levy in the next financial year, rather paying the previous Fire Services Property Levy – at the same amount they paid in 2024-25.
Tom Williamson hopeful of midseason AFL draft chance

1 month ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Lauren Henry

By Lauren HenryArarat co-coach and last year’s Wimmera league best and fairest winner Tom Williamson has nominated for the AFL midseason draft today. The draft, scheduled to start at 6.30pm, will allow eight clubs to select 13 players from the 338 hopefuls nominated. Players from across Australia – mostly playing in state leagues such as the VFL – will get their chance to join AFL lists where clubs have available spots due to retirement and long-term injury.

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