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146 ex-POWs of Gull Force were evacuated from Ambon for hospitalisation at the 1st Australian Prisoner of War Reception Group Camp. The camp interpreter of the Ambon POW Camp, pictured above, Ike Ouchi, was also brought back.

Veteran's Voice: Ambon Island tragedy

Oliver James Ballinger was born on January 20, 1919, to Walter James and Margaret Francis Ballinger of Horsham.

8 August, 2026

Olivia and Marley, winners of the NAIDOC Week Colouring Competition.

Hopetoun P-12 Community Connections

St Joseph's pupils take part in National Schools Tree Day.

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Pupils plant lasting legacy

Turriff farmer and Karkarooc Shire Councillor, Ted Casey, demonstrates the New Zealand concept at the Mallee Field Days.

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Flashback: August 7, 1986

Yarriambiack Shire Council is inviting community feedback on a proposed variation to Dunmunkle Lodge Inc’s existing 50-year lease with them, which currently covers the management of seven housing units in Warracknabeal, Murtoa, Hopetoun and Rupanyup.

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Retirement units face change

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About 80 classic and modern cars and bikes rolled into Dixon Drive for a morning of motoring, coffee and community support.

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Car show a success

Leading Senior Constable Mick Ryan looks forward to getting involved in the community as Minyip's new police officer.

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New Minyip officer puts community first

Premier Ben Carroll has formally apologised to victim-survivors of historical sexual abuse in Victorian government schools, describing it as a “shameful chapter” in the state’s history.

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'We are deeply sorry': Historic apology acknowledges school abuse

From sleepless nights to manufacturing, Phil and Deb Jobson’s anti-snoring device has come a long way from its first shed-made prototype.

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Woomelang inventor hopes to silence snoring

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Wimmera Mallee News

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New name, same local service

St Joseph’s School celebrated Grandparents and Special Friends Day with a joyful morning of prayer, classroom visits and connection. Gayle (left) and Brian, visiting Millie, were some of the grandparents welcomed into classrooms.

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Celebrating grandparents and special friends day

Joy Smith has been recognised for her contributions to the Wimmera Hospice Auxiliary Care over 15 years following her resignation from the charity group. Pictured are Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary secretary/treasurer, Maureen Webb (left), Joy Smith, and vice president Lea Crammond.

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Fifteen years of service recognised

Yarriambiack Shire Council mayor Andrew McLean.

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Yarriambiack shifts tourism strategy

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