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150-year-old newspaper with 95yo editor gets new owner

The Buloke Times, the "heartbeat of the community", has a new owner after being in one family's hands for more than a century.
An older man holding a newspaper open.

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Community Mediaby Rebekah Lowe

When Helen's late mum became lost or forgetful, her community helped

The small Victorian town of Ouyen, 440 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, is known for its grain and sheep farms, but also for being "dementia friendly".
An older lady in red standing next to a rose bush with her daughter with brown hair behind her

Published: Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Alzheimer's and Dementiaby Sarah Buchecker

After a million kilometres, stock agent retires LandCruiser 4WD

A Victorian stock agent's four-wheel drive LandCruiser has reached a rare milestone, as experts say Australians are keeping their cars longer than ever.
Gary Driscoll stands next to his 1-million kilometre LandCruiser in the Horsham Toyota dealership.

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Automotive Industryby Peter Quattrocelli

Rare white kangaroos to be sold to prevent overcrowding at wildlife park

White western grey kangaroos are a popular sight in a small wildlife park nestled near the South Australia – Victoria border and some are now being sold.
A large, white kangaroo lies on the dry, brown grass.

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Animalsby Samuel O'Brien and Josh Brine

Regional Victorian found not guilty of murder walks free despite jail cell admission

Jodie Hill wept as a Supreme Court jury found her not guilty of murder and manslaughter, follow a week of deliberations.
A police vehicle parked in front of a house with a grey tin roof, white weatherboard and white fencing.

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Crimeby Tamara Clark

Victorian council hopes bypass might finally happen after 80-year wait

A western Victorian council says plans for a bypass might finally eventuate, as thousands of trucks travel through the city of Horsham each day amid an industrial boom.
Green Kenworth truck driving alongside parked suburban cars in a town.

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Tamara Clark

Wotjobaluk Nations Festival marks 20 years of native title

As Victoria's treaty begins, the Wotjobaluk Nations mark their own celebrations of 20 years since native title recognition.
Colourful lghts on river red gum trees at night

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Native Titleby Grace Marshall

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Country Hour: The move from wool to crops

Australia was famously ‘riding on the sheep’s back’ in the 1950’s. Today it’s a different story with sheep numbers declining and a widespread move away from sheep into cropping. 
Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds

Source: ABC News

Female shearer sets world record by shearing 500 merino lambs in one day

Nikki Lyons sets new world record, shearing 502 merino lambs in nine hours.
Nikki Lyons sets new world record for shearing
Duration: 17 seconds

Source: ABC Rural

Inferno breaks out after truck collision in western Victoria

Large plumes of black smoke billow from a fire after two trucks collide on Western Highway, north of Horsham.
Duration: 11 seconds

Source: ABC News

Special Edition: A regional newspaper celebrates 150 years

A newspaper in regional Victoria is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Remarkably, its 95-year-old editor has been at the paper for more than half its existence.
Duration: 13 minutes 52 seconds

Source: ABC News

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