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WIDOWMAKER: CFA District 17 commander Lindsay Barry inspects a burning tree ready to fall as the fire hits the outskirts of Dimboola on Monday evening. The tree is one of the thousands burned during the bushfires started by dry lighning in the Little Desert. Photo: DAVID WARD

'Fire boundary of 200km'

One of Wimmera Mallee News' own is on the frontline battling the fires that began threatening Dimboola on Monday night.

2 February, 2025

Belief based on fact, not faith - feature photo

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Belief based on fact, not faith

Guest speaker Matt Rosa (right) with John Aitken.

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Record attendance at Warracknabeal Australia Day breakfast

The hospital ship Vita during World War I.

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Katie Valerie Stimson

The lodge before it was devastated by fire on Monday.

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Fire destroys desert lodge

Barry's Corner - feature photo

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Barry's Corner

Five new fires have started in the Grampians National Park.

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New fires sparked in Grampians

As Dimboola residents officially prepared to return to their homes late Tuesday after being evacuated almost 24 hours earlier, one little resident had a big message she wanted to share. Indie Francis, who lives in Lloyd Street, Dimboola, and her mum, Bree Myers, were scared they wouldn't have a home to return to after fires threatened the town. But thankfully, through the hard work of CFA members, the town has been saved, with barriers in place from potential flare-ups. Indie, 7, said that the CFA members were better than superheroes, and Bree agreed, thanking them for saving their home and the town.

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'Homes and lives' under threat

Council's position report on mining, renewables and transmission lines endorsed - feature photo

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Council's position report on mining, renewables and transmission lines endorsed

Online tool to help secure regional properties - feature photo

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Online tool to help secure regional properties

Dr. Jared Lawrence has spent the past few years splitting his time between medical studies and harvest work, including a recent season on a farm west of Horsham. Now, as he prepares to start his medical career at Dubbo Hospital, Dr. Lawrence reflects on how his time on the header has given him a better understanding of rural life and the challenges faced by farmers. Read more about his journey on page 7.

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Harvest a perfect lead-in to human health

After 65 years... Newspaper returns to family ownership - feature photo

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After 65 years... Newspaper returns to family ownership

Wimmera Mallee News

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Snake or stick?

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