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The Dressmaker has transcended national and language barriers, wooing audiences in Portugal (where is it known as Revenge is in Fashion).

Dressed for success: The Dressmaker movie marks 10 years

On October 18, 2015, the Wimmera Mallee revealed a cheekily quirky side of itself on the big screen.

18 October, 2025

Leading CSIRO researchers joined Birchip Cropping Group this week to explore the next big innovations in Aussie farming — from data-driven tools to local fertiliser production.

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BCG, CSIRO unite for farm innovation

TAKING on shearing as a 17-year-old two decades ago, Nikki Lyons revived her career during the COVID years as a mother of four children, and now with setting world records, has a underlying motivation to see sheep farming promoted positively. On Wednesday, she will attempt to set the nine-hour women’s merino lamb shearing record in Marnoo.

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No dust on Nikki as shear glory awaits

His term as president of the National Farmer’s Federation coming to an end, David Jochinke said he has learned much about advocacy since over 25 years ago when he went to a town meeting to express his frustration about how silos were operating – “and essentially came home the treasurer and secretary of the West Wimmera District Council”.

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Jochinke hangs up hat to put boots back on

When locals saw a tractor parked out the front of the pub, theories spread quicker than mice in the header shed.

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The Man in the Corner: Three cheers to low gears

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LONGERENONG students spent five days at the Melbourne Royal Show as part of their Show Steers course component.

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Melbourne Show brings wider experience for Longy students

SINCE February, HOOFS2010 Inc. (Helping Our Old Friends Survive) has been setting up the Harrow property. WITH some of the horses destined for re-homing, sponsorship is available as part of a 25-30 year commitment for each. Every horse rehomed is microchipped, vaccinated and their DNA entered into the World Wild Horse database.

Historic brumbies on the hoofs find sanctuary in the West

A situation to avoid: the CFA have urged Victorians to check their BBQ is fit for purpose before firing it up this long weekend.

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Check your barbecue this weekend

This weekend's grand final sees Kieran Delahunty's Southern Mallee Thunder take on Tom Mills and the Ararat Rats. Can our senior footballers secure their inaugural WFNL premiership, or will Ararat claim their third consecutive trophy?

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Scene set for epic WFNL Grand Final

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Leafy Hideaway in the Heart of Birchip - feature photo

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Leafy Hideaway in the Heart of Birchip

ASWS 2025 (Longerenong College Wool Classing students judging in the Dohne Pavillion at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show)

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Longerenong College Showcases Agricultural Excellence Across Victoria

A new $102k pilot program, FarmVet Connect, will pair early-career veterinarians with Victorian farmers for real on-farm training.

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New initiative links vets with farmers

Longerenong Agricultural College first-year students Lucy Sharp and Bella Lugt stand proudly with one of the steers they are preparing for the 2025 Royal Melbourne Show. Both are Agriculture students and will be part of Longy’s field team, presenting in handler and breed competitions. The group of 10 students will spend four days at the show caring for and showcasing the cattle.

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Longy cattle show in Melbourne Show

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