Horsham Weekly Advertiser

The Weekly Advertiser, located in Horsham, the heart of the Wimmera region, is distributed to residences, businesses, and farms in key areas throughout the locality. This publication focuses on regional news and topics, emphasizing a “family” atmosphere in its editorial content. Prominent local figures are often highlighted in its news sections.

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PHOTOS: Best of the last 10 Years best on show for HAC

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Bronwyn Hastings

By Bronwyn HastingsHorsham Arts Council will showcase its past decade’s productions in The Last 10 Years, staging shows from Annie to American Idiot, starting Friday. HAC committee member, co-choreographer and co-director Loucas Vettos said a new cast and two unseen shows would provide fresh entertainment for the whole family.
Immediate need for support as drought pressure rises

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Bronwyn Hastings

By Bronwyn HastingsSupport packages, kangaroo harvesting and water infrastructure projects are among the strategies put to the State Government to ease pressure on drought-affected communities. Ahead of the State Budget, Victorian Farmers Federation, Member for Wannon Dan Tehan and Ararat Rural City Council Mayor Jo Armstrong are calling for drought support measures and investment in long-term preparedness and resilience.
Calls for ministerial intervention in Arapiles climbing standoff

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

By Lauren HenryA Climbing Victoria and Arapiles District Community Group working group is calling for a meeting with Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos to discuss its concerns about Parks Victoria’s lack of communication on the progression of the proposed Dyurrite management plan.
Lisa Hawker’s sights set on world shooting stage

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Bronwyn Hastings

By Bronwyn HastingsKaniva shooter Lisa Hawker will compete in the Down The Line World Championships in New Zealand next year, after qualifying at the Australian titles in Perth. Mrs Hawker said the top-three finishers made the women’s team, joining a Queenslander and a shooter from New South Wales. “To qualify we had to shoot 50 double-barrel, 50 single, and 50 points to find the top five shooters,” she said.
Council farewells interim chief Craig Niemann

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

By Lauren HenryHorsham Rural City Council interim chief executive Craig Niemann will finish to make way for new leader Gail Gatt on May 19. At last week’s council meeting, councillors passed a vote of thanks to Mr Niemann and his family for his service as interim chief executive.
Grand final hockey rematch set

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Simon King

By Simon KingThe third round of the Wimmera Hockey Association season will be played at Dimboola across Friday evening and Saturday, and while some teams are already starting to establish their place within their competition, others are yet to find their form, which sets up some captivating encounters. The headline game is the rematch of last year’s open division grand final, and the scene could not be better set up.
Pharmacist pilot success

1 week ago | theweeklyadvertiser.com.au | Bronwyn Hastings

By Bronwyn HastingsHorsham Amcal pharmacists Beck Burns and Carlie Streeter are now treating people who present with everyday conditions such as urinary tract infections and the need of resupply of oral contraceptives, as part of a statewide trial. The Victorian Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot also enables a travel vaccination service, and the treatment of mild plaque psoriasis and shingles.
Federal MPs Webster and Tehan hold seats

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

By Lauren HenryFederal politics across the region has maintained the status quo, with The Nationals’ Anne Webster and Liberals’ Dan Tehan both re-elected in their respective seats of Mallee and Wannon. Both MPs bucked against a nationwide swing of 2.7 per cent to Labor – a trend that also saw Opposition leader Peter Dutton unseated.
Plan to ‘get the balance right’ at Mt Arapiles

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

By Lauren HenryShadow minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Nampijinpa Price joined Member for Mallee Anne Webster at Mount Arapiles on Monday to announce cultural heritage reforms, if a Coalition government is elected. Ms Nampijinpa Price said blocking world-class rock-climbing routes at Mount Arapiles, under a proposed State Government plan, was a clear example of not getting the balance right.
By Five program on tenterhooks

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

By Lauren HenryA program critical to the development of children across the Wimmera is under threat if it misses out on funding in this year’s State Budget. With the initial four-year State Government investment due to end in June, the Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership’s By Five Early Years Initiative is seeking $3.5-million to fund another four years.