The Wimmera Mail-Times

2 months ago | mailtimes.com.au | Adam Spencer

Police are searching for a stolen 1957 Chevrolet which was taken from a property in Smythes Creek on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Picture supplied by Victoria PolicePolice are appealing for information after the theft of a unique 1957 Chevrolet that was stolen in a burglary in Smythes Creek this week. The burglary happened on Wednesday, February 26, from a property on Bells Road, which formed part of a deceased estate and has sentimental value for the family.

2 months ago | mailtimes.com.au | Sheryl Lowe

Funding for the successful By Five Wimmera Southern Mallee Early Years Initiative, which provides specialist care through a local rural GP, has been cut. Parents with young children will be on long waiting lists to see a pediatrician. Without this program, rural patients will be denied early and vital support for their long-term development. By Five is a place-based community collaboration unique to the Wimmera designed to ensure every WSM child succeeds in learning and life.

2 months ago | mailtimes.com.au | David Brehaut

Another tall makes way to GrasshoppersRokewood-Corindhap has given its ruck stocks a second major shot in the arm. The Grasshoppers have signed Vic Country representative Jayden Symes from Geelong West in the Geelong Football Netball League. Rokewood-Corindhap has been searching for a quality ruckman for several seasons and with the addition of Symes can now boast of having two of this ilk. He joins an earlier signing Tim McLennan from East Geelong in the GDFNL.

2 months ago | mailtimes.com.au | Alex Dalziel

Ballarat Law Courts. File pictureA mother has been charged with "riotous behaviour" after a fracas out the front of a Ballarat school where she confronted her son's bully. The woman appeared at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to plead guilty to the confrontation at Ballarat High School on May 2, 2024. She cannot be named to protect the identity of the children involved.

2 months ago | mailtimes.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

A serial litigant took the Ballarat Football Umpires Association to VCAT over discrimination claims. Picture fileA serial litigant who alleged he was the victim of discrimination at the hands of the Ballarat Football Umpires Association (BFUA) had his claim thrown out of VCAT after just 25 minutes.