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Grim farm death toll sparks safety campaign

GRIM new figures reveal 53 lives were lost and 182 people were seriously injured on Australian farms in 2025, bringing the nation’s farm death toll to 427 since 2019, more than one person every week for seven consecutive years. The statistics have been released as part of National Farm Safety Week, with Farmsafe Australia launching its 2026 Safer Farms Report. Farmsafe Australia chair Felicity Richards said many incidents occurred during routine jobs when people were busy or under pressure, “when shortcuts begin to creep in”. “Most incidents do not happen because people do not care about safety,” Ms Richards said. […]

Jul 31, 2026

Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery Day returns this weekend

FRIENDLY country hospitality will once again be on show with the return of the much-loved Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery Day and Camp Oven Cook-off. The annual event, which combines the atmosphere of a traditional country fair with craft stalls, delicious food, family fun and vintage machinery demonstrations, remains a popular fixture on the district calendar. Volunteers from the Beulah Park Hall Committee have been busy preparing the grounds and hall to welcome visitors for the weekend’s festivities. “It’s all looking a bit of a picture here,” hall committee president Dave Morris said. “We’re hoping for some great weather for the […]

Jul 31, 2026

Senior citizens theme a winner at bingo fundraiser

COMMUNITY members embraced the ‘senior citizens’ theme at the Wee Waa United Football Club’s fundraiser on Friday, held at the bowling club. Grey wigs, oversized reading glasses and walking sticks were the accessories of choice, while pearls, cardigans, floral blouses, dressing gowns and cosy blankets completed the creative costumes. Organisers thanked everyone who came along to support the Bingo Night and Reverse Raffle. “What a fun night it was; we loved seeing so many people there and your support means so much to our club,” said committee member Rachel Hamblin. “A massive thank you to all of […]

Jul 30, 2026

Brilliant night out in Burren: Community celebrates heritage, history and local artists

The Burren Junction community celebrated memories, history and local talent on Friday at the opening of the town’s museum, the launch of its bicycle walk and a fabulous art exhibition. BURREN Junction certainly knows how to turn on a fabulous evening, with more than 100 people gathering on Friday to celebrate the opening of the town’s museum, the launch of its historical bicycle walk and an art exhibition. The Burren School of Arts Hall was buzzing as people from across the district caught up over drinks and a delicious meal before admiring the impressive art exhibition and exploring the treasures […]

Jul 30, 2026