Warracknabeal Herald

13/01/2025

Come in and grab 1 or 10 of our yearly planners, they're FREE

Wimmera Mallee News has released its 2025 iteration of the popuar large Yearly Planner, which is now available to collect from the Warracknabeal Herald, The Horsham Times and Dimboola Banner offices alongside participating businesses, while Rainbow's yearly planner is available at the Post Office.

13/01/2025

Two Warracknabeal Fire Brigade units responded to a house fire at 23 Gardiner Street, Warracknabeal, this afternoon where they found homeowner Russell Miller defending his home with a hose.

13/01/2025

We are now back in the office and open for business.
Call us on 53982033
Come and grab your yearly planners, take 1 or 10 they're FREE.

05/01/2025

Did your family welcome a new addition on New Year's Day? We'd love to feature you in our paper. Message our page or email [email protected]

03/01/2025

Total Fire Ban for Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025.

Hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to impact the west and southwest of the state on Saturday ahead of a south westerly wind change late on Saturday into Sunday morning.

A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the Total Fire Ban.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the TFB has been declared due to the heightened fire risk and hot temperatures in the late 30s reaching mid 40s in parts of the state.

“Tomorrow’s conditions in the west and southwest will make it difficult for firefighters to supress a fire should one start,” Jason said.

“People travelling throughout the state during these summer holidays also need to remain alert and in tune with current fire danger ratings and warnings via the VicEmergency website or app and your emergency broadcasters.

“Follow the strict conditions associated with the Total Fire Ban declaration and understand the how the increased fire risk will impact you and ensure your fire plan covers all possible contingencies.”

Grampians fire Incident Controller Jon Rofe said the fire hasn’t been declared contained yet and could spread further with tomorrow’s increased weather conditions.

“However, if it remains within current containment lines and there’s no significant fire activity over the weekend, we are looking to re-open Halls Gap to businesses and visitors during the next week,” Jon said.

“The re-opening of non-fire affected sections of the Grampians National Park will be assessed at the same time.”

Victorians can find out if it is a Total Fire Ban on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before a Total Fire Ban.

For more information on what you can and can't do visit the Can I or Can't I page on the CFA website.

Victorians should also make sure they have access to more than one source of information.

They include:

ABC local radio, commercial and designated radio stations of Sky News
The VicEmergency App
The VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au
The VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226
CFA or VicEmergency Twitter or Facebook

Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West



A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025.

Hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to impact the west and southwest of the state on Saturday ahead of a south westerly wind change late on Saturday into Sunday morning.

A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the Total Fire Ban.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the TFB has been declared due to the heightened fire risk and hot temperatures in the late 30s reaching mid 40s in parts of the state.

“Tomorrow’s conditions in the west and southwest will make it difficult for firefighters to supress a fire should one start,” Jason said.

“People travelling throughout the state during these summer holidays also need to remain alert and in tune with current fire danger ratings and warnings via the VicEmergency website or app and your emergency broadcasters.

“Follow the strict conditions associated with the Total Fire Ban declaration and understand the how the increased fire risk will impact you and ensure your fire plan covers all possible contingencies.”

Grampians fire Incident Controller Jon Rofe said the fire hasn’t been declared contained yet and could spread further with tomorrow’s increased weather conditions.

“However, if it remains within current containment lines and there’s no significant fire activity over the weekend, we are looking to re-open Halls Gap to businesses and visitors during the next week,” Jon said.

“The re-opening of non-fire affected sections of the Grampians National Park will be assessed at the same time.”

Victorians can find out if it is a Total Fire Ban on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before a Total Fire Ban.

For more information on what you can and can't do visit the Can I or Can't I page on the CFA website.

Victorians should also make sure they have access to more than one source of information.

They include:

ABC local radio, commercial and designated radio stations of Sky News
The VicEmergency App
The VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au
The VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226
CFA or VicEmergency Twitter or Facebook

26/12/2024

The name Grant (John) Cadoret might not mean a lot to many, but mention his alias, John the Highway Man, and he'll be familiar to many people in the Wimmera.

26/12/2024

Over 60 students were recognised, with more than 250 gathered for the Warracknabeal Secondary College’s presentation night, to celebrate student success.

25/12/2024

Mercer's Garage window is now amongst other past businesses that once made up the Warracknabeal town landscape after Warracknabeal Action Group's Townscape committee decided to display its history for all to see.

25/12/2024

The Warracknabeal Cemetery will have 500 new grave sites next year as infrastructure and expansion work is underway.

25/12/2024

Warracknabeal Primary School (WPS) has celebrated their year six's at their recent graduation at the Creekside Hotel, joined by parents, friends and staff.

24/12/2024

According to some who know the local market, affordability, lifestyle, and access to mine sites like Donald Mineral Sands keep the housing market stable and ticking along nicely in towns like Minyip and Warracknabeal.

24/12/2024

A dinner was held for graduates Dinny, John and Thomas at Warracknabeal Special Developmental School earlier this week.

23/12/2024

Richies IGA stores across the Yarriambiack Shire are now offering customers reusable compostable bags as an alternative to traditional plastic and paper bags at the checkout.

23/12/2024

It's no secret that the Victorian Police Force is doing it tough with the government unwilling to negotiate a fair pay and conditions deal for their next EBA (enterprise bargaining agreement) with writing on vehicles on display for all to see.

23/12/2024

Warracknabeal currently abounds with a fantastic array of Christmas home displays. Homeowners have put in a considerable effort to bring the town alive for Christmas, and families can be seen cruising the town, often loaded with ‘littlies’ and checking out the effort many households have made to bring the town alive for the festive period.

Warracknabeal currently abounds with a fantastic array of Christmas home displays. Homeowners have put in a considerable effort to bring the town alive for Christmas, and families can be seen cruising the town, often loaded with ‘littlies’ and checking out the effort many households have made to...

23/12/2024

We know Santa is giving, but as it turned out for children in Warracknabeal on Wednesday, the jolly man also had some joy and sweetness to spread around town.

22/12/2024

The Warracknabeal Herald extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Our office is now closed and will reopen on Monday, January 13, as we prepare for our first edition of the new year, coming out on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support throughout 2024!

22/12/2024

William McNicol comes from a small village about an hour’s drive from Glasgow, Scotland and is to say the least, a huge fan of Nick Cave.