Nhill Free Press and Kaniva Times in Nhill, Victoria | Media
Nhill Free Press and Kaniva Times
Locality: Nhill, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 5391 1555
Address: 27 Victoria Street 3418 Nhill, VIC, Australia
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25.01.2022 Call for Candidates! The 2020 Local Government Elections are approaching. Nominations open from September 17th to the 22nd..... Read the latest from our CEO David Leahy here, https://www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au//2020-Local-Council-Ele
25.01.2022 A fantastic story of people power. Thank you to everyone who has helped with making the vision a reality, and creating a true community playground and garden.
22.01.2022 LOCKDOWN 4.0 UPDATE, EFFECTIVE FRIDAY 4 JUNE 2021 REGIONAL VICTORIA LOCKDOWN EASES Common sense has finally prevailed! State Government has announced tha...t lockdown will continue for Melbourne for another seven days but restrictions for regional Victoria will be lifted, subject to data in the next 24 hours. From 11.59 pm tomorrow night (Thursday): The five reasons to leave home are lifted - you can leave home for any reason Masks must be worn indoors, except at home or for those with exemptions, and outdoors where physical distancing can’t be maintained No private gatherings permitted in the home (intimate parter/single bubble excluded) Outdoor public gatherings limited to 10 people School returns for all year levels, childcare, kinder etc still open (Friday) General retail open, with density quotients Hospitality open for seated service, patron cap of 50, group size of 10, density quotients apply Religious ceremonies and funerals up to 50 people, with density quotients Weddings capped at 10 people Indoor sport and recreation, play centres etc closed Outdoor community sport permitted for children, training only for adults Hairdressing, beauty and personal services open where you can keep a mask on, density quotients apply Entertainment and leisure, largely open with capacity limits and density quotients. Creative studios open to capacity of 50 Accommodation open for single households, intimate partners, single social bubble people Hospital and care facility visitors only allowed for end-of-life reasons, birth partners and parents of children Regional Victorians can travel to Melbourne for permitted reasons but the Melbourne restrictions apply when there. There will be no ring of steel but police patrols and spot checks to ensure people are abiding by the rules. A full list of the changes is available here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au//210602%20-%20Table%20of%20 I’ll be writing to the SA Govt today to ask they recognise the lifting of restrictions in regional Victoria and revise their current border rules, particularly in relation to cross border community members currently being under to travel outside the 70km zone within Victoria. Stay safe.
21.01.2022 West Wimmera Health Service are proud to announce the winners of our See how we can help you see photography competition. We would like to thank and acknowled...ge all participants for entering and supporting our fundraising campaign. Throughout the competition we saw 59 entries across five categories and two divisions. Judging the competition, we were fortunate enough to have Dr Malcolm Anderson, a former Nhill doctor and current anesthetist who works closely with Dr Mark Chehade to select the winning photo from each category. Congratulations to the following winners: Open Birds Eye View - Andrea Deckert Rose Tinted Glasses - Renae Bethune 2020 Vision - Annie Austin I Spy In ISO - Annie Austin As Far As The Eye Can See - Beverly Pohlner Under 12 Birds Eye View - Louis Oliver Rose Tinted Glasses - Kaden T 2020 Vision - Saskia Albrecht I Spy In ISO - Louis Oliver As Far As The Eye Can See - Shilah Hiscock For more information on our fundraising campaign, or to donate please head to: www.wwhsdonate.net.au
21.01.2022 My media release on the SA border closures announced today. These changes are devastating for communities and I have taken it to the PM. #FightingforMallee #Mallee
21.01.2022 We had a nice bit of rain, how much did you record at your house?
20.01.2022 Three of our brave WWHS employees are sacrificing their head and/or facial hair to help raise funds for our See how we can help you see fundraising campaign. ... The service is currently raising funds for the purchase of equipment known as an IOL Master 700 (an optical biometer) that is used by our visiting Ophthalmologist Dr Mark Chehade to accurately measure and detect any problems with the eye. Kirsten Nesbit, Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Iona, Jay Sreekumar, Social Worker and Ritchie Dodds, Chief Executive Officer are participating in the shave on Friday 4 September 2020. We are seeking the generosity and support of our community members to get behind Kirsten, Jay and Ritchie. Donations, big and small, are greatly appreciated. To donate please go to https://wwhsdonate.net.au/shaving-for-sight/
19.01.2022 Dont forget to come down today and purchase your daffodils and support this wonderful cause
19.01.2022 Today we commemorate Victory in the Pacific and the end of the Second World War! Victory in the Pacific Day, or VP Day, commemorates the end of the Second Worl...d War on August 14, 1945, when Japan accepted the terms of the unconditional surrender set by the Allied Nations. Also known as VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, it is commemorated on August 15, the day that Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley announced the end of the war in a radio broadcast, before the signing of the official surrender took place on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, Japan, on September 2, 1945. VP Day meant an end to Australias war against Japan in the Pacific; a war that had begun half a world away in Europe that was brought close to home after Japans unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, We remember the sacrifices and service of our Diggers who fought for our freedom in the Pacific. #wewillrememberthem. Image Courtesy: Australian War Memorial
19.01.2022 Creating Reindeer Nose Packs to raise money for the Berry Street Christmas Appeal. They are $3 each and all profits go to the program which buys gifts for Vict...orian young people in Foster, Residential & Kinship Care. If you are a young person and you feel you would like to help take orders, and / or pack reindeer noses please call Leah on 13 99 72 See more
19.01.2022 This week's edition is out now!
18.01.2022 Do you know someone who is not in regular social contact with others and is feeling isolated or lonely? Let them know about this free Red Cross service, COVID C...onnect. They can register to receive phone calls from a friendly Red Cross volunteer who are happy to just have a chat. https://bit.ly/35BoqYa
18.01.2022 This Friday the 28th of August is Daffodil day!!! Although you wont be seeing the beautiful faces of the ladies from the Kaniva Cancer Council this year, you c...an still support them and this wonderful cause by purchasing your daffodils at Doyles IGA Kaniva. 100% of the daffodil purchase price will go directly to this great cause. Please come in and show your support this Friday See more
17.01.2022 New designs of Kaniva postcards and magnets are available at the Windmill caf and Visitor Information centre for just 50c. Hopefully restrictions will ease soo...n. Meanwhile you could send one to Steve Marshall ;) #wishyouwerehere #lovewhereyoulive #VisitorReady Many thanks to Annie for the generous use of her photography. See more
16.01.2022 Wheres your favourite place to walk in the area? Add your pics into the comments to be featured in a new Walking tracks ideas FB photo album
16.01.2022 If yo have photos of how you celebrated Fathers Day in 2020 we would love to publish them in the coming edition of the newspaper. Send them to [email protected] or inbox them on Facebook....
16.01.2022 Are you intending to stand for council in West Wimmera Shire or Hindmarsh Shire?? Let us know and we can publish your candidate statement in the paper.
15.01.2022 Dont forget to drop off your childs decorated wooden spoon this week and put their creative skills on display
14.01.2022 We are open today... 10 till 2 Soup, baked spuds, chicken curry, Sausage rolls, brownie, And of course ...coffee... Takeaway only. See more
14.01.2022 All hockey has been postponed this week for the WHA. We hope to see you all again by Round 9 at Nhill. The WHA will be having a meeting to decide if we can play the rounds missed at a later date. Stay safe. #ilovehockey #hockeyvictoria #wimmera #wimmerahockey
13.01.2022 Santa has come to Kaniva, call in and have a photo with Santa! Tag #kanivahairsalon in your pics. #shopkaniva #supportlocal #ShopSmall #shoplocal #kaniva #kanivahairsalon #kanivasiloart
13.01.2022 In addition to selling Daffodils today we have had a very kind and generous customer drop off some fabric masks, 100% of the sales from these masks will go towa...rds Daffodil Day. If your after some extra masks or just want an update please come down and check them out. How lucky are we to have such wonderful people living in our community See more
13.01.2022 Don't forget on tonight in Nhill! Shop Local this Christmas!
12.01.2022 10th Birthday 11am-3pm today FluroSale begins Come say, hello10th Birthday 11am-3pm today FluroSale begins Come say, hello
12.01.2022 Under step two of the COVID-19 roadmap for regional Victoria, playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment are open as of 11.59pm yesterday. Please continue to practice social distancing .
12.01.2022 Drop into Heartfelt Cafe on Friday between 4-7 as they launch their 2020 lockdown exhibition..... It’s a mixed collection of crafts, artworks and projects that locals have done during lockdown. Opening night, punch and nibbles friday 27th 4pm to 7pm . All welcome to drop in!
11.01.2022 This weeks paper will be a bumper edition, including our pre-harvest feature. Post your crop photos here to be published in the coming edition.
11.01.2022 Don’t forget tomororw night! Shop local this Christmas! Shop’s open in Nhill until 7 or 8pm
11.01.2022 LATE NIGHT SHOPPING This Thursday 26th of November we’ll be open for late night shopping! Come in and get your Chrissy presents sorted, stock up on some g...oodies or spoil yourself- and go in the draw to win the purchase amount back in a gift voucher Don’t forget about our free gift wrapping! #latenightshopping #nhillpharmacy #onenightonly #winyourshopback #alliancepharmacy #shoplocal ** Offer valid between 5:30pm-7pm on Thursday 26th November, over the counter purchases only, prescriptions not included. **
10.01.2022 SKATE, SCOOTER and BMX COMPETITION This Sunday in Horsham!!!!! REGISTRATIONS BEING TAKEN!! Please REGISTER before the day! Follow the link... https://form.jotfo...rm.com/203168177114856 www.shredability.com.au/registration (waiver form to be signed) Get involved and have some fun! Prizes on offer. #vicyouthweek See more
10.01.2022 UPDATE Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has just announced that as of 11.59pm Wednesday 17th February most of the restrictions from the ‘circuit breaker action’ introduced last Friday will be removed. The 4 reasons to leave home and the 5km restriction is lifted Schools will return to classrooms... Retail will be able to reopen with density limits Masks are required to be worn indoors and outdoors where you can’t socially distance You can have up to 5 visitors to your home 20 people can be at a public gathering within density limits Religious gatherings, weddings and funerals can be held according to density limits of the venue Sports & recreation can resume with density limits Entertainment can resume with caps for the different settings See more
10.01.2022 Kaniva is Art Kaniva is Art is a project brought to you by LINK Neighbourhood House and the Nhill Free Press and Kaniva Times to bring art to the community in a... time where art is not easily accessed and in a time where Kaniva artists have limited capacity to exhibit their art due to Covid-19. The project aims to do this by running a weekly article in the Nhill Free Press and Kaniva Times featuring one artist and posting a weekly Facebook post on the LINK page featuring that same artist. LINK have spoken to a few Kaniva artists to get the ball rolling, but, are also interested to hear from anyone that would like to be involved in this on-going article. The first artist to be featured is Pam Vennell who has an exhibition currently at Heartfelt Caf. Unfortunately Heartfelt is only open for limited times for take-away at present. This exhibition can be seen on Heartfelts Facebook page. Theres a warmth to Pam Vennells paintings, giving still life, country cottages and landscapes a close attention to detail. Her oils and watercolours depict a preference for old world charm. Architectural feature of historial buildings are some of the hightlights of her work. Pam has lived in the Kaniva district all her life, and although her love of art goes back to student days it was put on hold when young children and a busy farm life took priority. She now siezes the opportunity to paint regularly in her retirement. Her favourite places to paint are those with striking scenery such as the Little Deser, Grampians, Adelaide Hills and Flinders Ranges where she can paint the real thing out of doors. Although some work is completed in the studio, she perefers to paint on location to capture the erfects of light and atmosphere. Pam began painting in 1983 and is a member of a South Australian Art Group. Her first lessons were with Willalooka artist Lorraine Talbot and Lena Austin from Kaniva. Since then she has attended a variety of art schools including tuition from a numer of well-known Australian artists. Over the years she has mastered a variety of media including oils, pastes and watercolour. She has held a number of successful exgibitions throughouyt Western Victoria and South Australia. Her paintings have been sold to buyers across Australia and overseas. Pam has taken classes over recent years and helped experienced, new and young students alike. The various judged and peoples choice awards that she has won over the years is a testimony to the quality of her work. She is a member of the Water Colour Society of Victoria. Below are four of Pams favourite paintings that she has painted. Pam prefers to paint on location, capturing the effect of light and atmosphere, completing some of her works in her studio. The care and attention is apparent in her art. Pam is a member of the Water Colour Society of Victoria. Below are four of Pams favourite paintings that she has painted. See more
09.01.2022 We are pleased to announce to all our Victorian neighbours that weve organised the use of the LINK building in Kaniva for veterinary consultations! A big Thank...you to Sharon Munn and the committee for allowing us to use this space. We are aiming to consult from this building once or twice per week . Watch this space for an announcement regarding our first day of appointments. *Please note - all appointments must be booked by calling our office on 0887521478. In the event of a veterinary emergency, please call us and we will work together to come up with the best solution for your animal. We hope to be able to support all of our Victorian clients with veterinary services throughout the border closure See more
09.01.2022 COVID-19 wont stop cancer. Screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancer is safe and if you do have cancer, finding it early could save your life. If you have received a kit in the mail or a reminder to screen, dont delay.
09.01.2022 Enjoy writing poetry? Enter your work in our COVID-19 poetry competition. This is open to people of all ages.
08.01.2022 || HOW HAS COVID-19 IMPACTED YOU? - SURVEY EXTENDED || Hindmarsh Shire COVID-19 Revitalisation Reference Group are developing a Recovery Plan for the community.... The goal for recovery is to support our communities to successfully deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic whilst at the same time building community cohesion and community resilience. We invite you to complete our survey and tell us about what effects you have seen, heard or experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and what needs to be considered for the future. Please note that this survey has been extended and now closes on Friday 25 September 2020. You can find a link to this survey on Councils website here: https://www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/community-revitalisation-r Thank you for assisting the Hindmarsh Shire COVID-19 Revitalisation Reference Group.
07.01.2022 Ram sale preparations are well underway with seating and pens all socially distanced. Cant wait to see our clients here Monday and for those who cant attend the sale will be interfaced online with Auctions Plus. 125 Poll Merino, 15 Merino and 35 white suffolk rams available on the day
07.01.2022 Whites Gypsum & Lime - Netherby - Victoria OPEN - MON /FRIDAY 8am to 5pm UHF CHANNEL 3 Close 12pm Total Fire Ban Days
05.01.2022 We've got exciting stories this week on: Nhill IGA donations from Community Chest The Kicking Dirt pages Local Service Clubs' activities and much more - get your copy today!
04.01.2022 Just checking rainfall amounts overnight across the district? How much did you get in your rain gauge ?
04.01.2022 Will be tomorrow now
04.01.2022 Hello everyone that enjoys our beautiful Lake Charlegrark, we would like to inform you that we have new Caretakers, Lorraine & Barry Oliver, phone numbers and emails have been updated. We look forward to a new beginning after the loss of our beloved Roy Pretlove.
04.01.2022 Well here we go again. Unfortunately with the new covid restrictions we're not allowed to open for retail and browsing however we are open for phone sales and c...an deliver or pick up. So ring through your orders and I will either deliver or you can collect from the table at the rear of the shop. Easy and contact free. Stay Safe Chris See more
03.01.2022 We are looking for future public art ideas and possible art spaces across the whole of the West Wimmera, so pop your thinking caps on! What sort of art projects would you like to see in the West Wimmera?
03.01.2022 Breaking News: Horsham Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an assault in Glenlee on Sunday night (30 August). Investigators were told four men met up at an unoccupied commercial business premises on Woorak-Ni Ni-Lorquon Road about 9.30pm. It is believed two of the men assaulted the other two with edged weapons before fleeing. ... The victims, a 42-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, both from Glenlee, received non-life threatening injuries to the upper body and were conveyed to hospital. An investigation into the incident is still ongoing. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppervic.com.au. ** Information became available after our printing deadline.
03.01.2022 If you know of any practising Victorian Street Artists with a passion for community development, then please tag them in this post and ask them to get in touch!
03.01.2022 The senior rep game against Warnambool that was fixtured for next Sunday has now been cancelled due to Covid. Apologies for the late notice. Look forward to see...ing the local community support ourT20 finals at the city oval next Sunday. The HCA will release details of the Annual Presentation Awards night throughout the week. See more
02.01.2022 This weeks edition is packed with lots of interesting news and articles. We have a heartfelt story about Brodie Cramer and his fight to help people with mental health. Diapur is featured as our local district focus There are lots of sports photos from the past It hits the shelves in the morning or you can organise an electronic subscription which hits the inbox on Tuesday afternoon........ Contact the office for more details. See more
02.01.2022 Kaniva and Minimay residents may see or smell smoke from the ignition of the Little Desert National Park Lillimur Track planned burn, 24km south west of Kaniv...a tomorrow, Monday 31 May. This 262 hectare fuel reduction burn is part of the overall Little Desert National Park hazard reduction strategy to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires. It aims to prevent bushfires from spreading in the Little Desert National Park and impacting private property by creating internal and edge breaks. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you, go to or sign up at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226. Our crews are adhering to appropriate physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure we can safely continue our operations across the state.
01.01.2022 When we can all move around and visit our towns in West Wimmera. Edenhope would like a visit. Awesome wetlands,flora and fauna. Lake Wallace has Redfin and trout ready for those keen fisherman.
