September 3, 2026
September 3, 2026
Rosie’s Recycle finds a fresh new home
By Roseanne Mayer
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Celebrating decades of service at Waranga Health
Three dedicated Waranga Health staff members have been recognised for a combined 85 years of service at GV Health’s annual Staff Service Awards.
A ripper day for Kids with Cancer funds
Thanks from Billy and Katrina:
Twelfth Shearing for Kids day coming up
The 12th annual Shearing for Kids with Cancer Shearing Day will be held on Friday 31 July, at Croydon Shearing Shed, Wanalta,. The popular event brings together people and businesses within the sheep industry who donate their time, skills, products and services for a day of shearing to raise funds
New Not-for-Profit established to drive community projects in Rushworth
by Lyn Reade A new community-focused not-for-profit organisation (Waranga Regional Development Foundation Inc) has been established to support and deliver projects that will benefit the Rushworth community and surrounding district. Formed in April 2026, the organisation has been created with a clear vision of identifying, managing and
Community Bank supports Rushworth oral history project
Community Bank Rushworth is helping preserve the town’s rich history with a $20,000 grant to support an oral history initiative led by the newly established Waranga Regional Development Foundation Inc.
Montevideo Maru tragedy remembered
It was a wonderful and meaningful day at the Montevideo Maru Memorial in Stanhope on Wednesday, 1 July. Congratulations to the Stanhope RSL Sub-Branch Committee for organising such a memorable event. The day began with a prayer, followed by the Last Post and Réveille, setting a respectful tone for
Campaspe to farewell CEO after four years at the helm of Council
Campaspe Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Pauline Gordon will leave her position next month after accepting a senior role with Boroondara City Council in Melbourne. Mayor Daniel Mackrell announced Ms Gordon’s resignation, thanking her for her leadership during what has been one of the most challenging periods in the
New Controller for Rushworth SES Unit
The Controller position at the Rushworth SES is usually allocated for a term of two years. Ray Barber has been in the position for nearly eight terms and now the position has passed on to another experienced member of the crew, Hailey Lemin.
Guinness World Record cycling attempt to pass through Stanhope
American ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is attempting a Guinness World Record attempt by cycling around the world faster than anyone in history. And she will be passing through Stanhope along the way! Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Lael Wilcox started commuting by bike in her 20s. Within a