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Record yarding for Western Victoria Livestock Exchange

RECORDS tumbled at the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange (WVLX) March store sale last week. WVLX yarded 6018 cattle, smashing its previous largest yarding of around 4700. WXLV manager Tim Nowell said the sale went off “without a hitch.” “We...

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Restoration Group rally draws a crowd in Cobden

ENGINES of all sizes, a tractor pull and an auction helped draw a bumper crowd at the annual South Western District Restoration Group rally.

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11 Mar 2020
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Showjumping champs soar at Mortlake Showjumping Grounds

THE Caramut Riding Club brought the region’s best horsepower to the annual Western District Showjumping Championships at the Mortlake Showjumping Grounds at Tea Tree Lake over the Labour Day weekend.

Staff Writers

12 Mar 2020
Sport

Twice as sweet for Pomborneit

A STRONG core group of cricketers has been behind Pomborneit’s ascension to back-to-back South West Cricket flags according to two-time premiership skipper Grant Place.

Staff Writers

17 Mar 2020
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A big donation for Mortlake State Emergency Service

FRIENDLY competition at the 2020 Emergency Services Bowls Challenge has resulted in a win for the Mortlake team, who donated the $2000 winning prize to the Mortlake State Emergency Service (SES).

Staff Writers

05 Mar 2020

Mortlake South Wind Farm lines installed underground

CONSTRUCTION of the 220kV underground line to connect Mortlake South Wind Farm to the National Electricity Grid via the Terang Terminal Station started last week.

Showjumping champs soar at Mortlake Showjumping Grounds

THE Caramut Riding Club brought the region’s best horsepower to the annual Western District Showjumping Championships at the Mortlake Showjumping Grounds at Tea Tree Lake over the Labour Day weekend.

A big donation for Mortlake State Emergency Service

FRIENDLY competition at the 2020 Emergency Services Bowls Challenge has resulted in a win for the Mortlake team, who donated the $2000 winning prize to the Mortlake State Emergency Service (SES).

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Record yarding for Western Victoria Livestock Exchange

RECORDS tumbled at the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange (WVLX) March store sale last week. WVLX yarded 6018 cattle, smashing its previous largest yarding of around 4700. WXLV manager Tim Nowell said the sale went off “without a hitch.” “We...

Upcoming Events

Terang Monthly Market

Country Style market, variety of stall holders. We run a BBQ and have egg and bacon rolls available all morning. Run by members of the Anglican Church under the name of the Mission District of St. Frances of Assisi that covers the churches at...

Saturday, 04th April 2020

9:00am - 1:00pm

9:00am - All Saints Anglican Church

All Saints Anglican Church

Cobden Miniature Railway and 18 hole Mini Golf

Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Park is open to the general public on the third Sunday of every month, as well as all Sundays during school...

Sunday, 05th April 2020

11:00am - 4:00pm

11:00am - Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway and 18 hole Mini Golf

Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Park is open to the general public on the third Sunday of every month, as well as all Sundays during school...

Sunday, 12th April 2020

11:00am - 4:00pm

11:00am - Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway and 18 hole Mini Golf

Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Park is open to the general public on the third Sunday of every month, as well as all Sundays during school...

Sunday, 19th April 2020

11:00am - 4:00pm

11:00am - Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Mortlake South Wind Farm lines installed underground

CONSTRUCTION of the 220kV underground line to connect Mortlake South Wind Farm to the National Electricity Grid via the Terang Terminal Station started last week.

Showjumping champs soar at Mortlake Showjumping Grounds

THE Caramut Riding Club brought the region’s best horsepower to the annual Western District Showjumping Championships at the Mortlake Showjumping Grounds at Tea Tree Lake over the Labour Day weekend.

A big donation for Mortlake State Emergency Service

FRIENDLY competition at the 2020 Emergency Services Bowls Challenge has resulted in a win for the Mortlake team, who donated the $2000 winning prize to the Mortlake State Emergency Service (SES).

Exercise stations installed at Mortlake’s Tea Tree Lake

THE installation of exercise equipment as part of ongoing upgrades at Mortlake’s Tea Tree Lake reserve was completed this week.

Upcoming Events

Terang Monthly Market

Country Style market, variety of stall holders. We run a BBQ and have egg and bacon rolls available all morning. Run by members of the Anglican Church under the name of the Mission District of St. Frances of Assisi that covers the churches at...

Saturday, 04th April 2020

9:00am - 1:00pm

9:00am - All Saints Anglican Church

All Saints Anglican Church

Cobden Miniature Railway and 18 hole Mini Golf

Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Park is open to the general public on the third Sunday of every month, as well as all Sundays during school...

Sunday, 05th April 2020

11:00am - 4:00pm

11:00am - Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway and 18 hole Mini Golf

Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Park is open to the general public on the third Sunday of every month, as well as all Sundays during school...

Sunday, 12th April 2020

11:00am - 4:00pm

11:00am - Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway and 18 hole Mini Golf

Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Park is open to the general public on the third Sunday of every month, as well as all Sundays during school...

Sunday, 19th April 2020

11:00am - 4:00pm

11:00am - Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

Cobden Miniature Railway & Mini Golf Park

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Positive test halts harness racing

HARNESS trainer Matthew Craven has admitted the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the nation has put a feeling of uncertainty within the nation’s racing industry.

Mortlake Cats claim division two flag

MORTLAKE’S division two South West Cricket premiership triumph last Saturday was a relief according to victorious skipper Neil Kelly.

Mortlake Cats claim under 16 crown

A YOUNG and developing Mortlake outfit ended Bookaar’s premiership winning run in South West Cricket’s under 16 grand final at Cobden Recreation Reserve on Sunday.

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Twice as sweet for Pomborneit

A STRONG core group of cricketers has been behind Pomborneit’s ascension to back-to-back South West Cricket flags according to two-time premiership skipper Grant Place.

Restoration Group rally draws a crowd in Cobden

ENGINES of all sizes, a tractor pull and an auction helped draw a bumper crowd at the annual South Western District Restoration Group rally.

Showjumping champs soar at Mortlake Showjumping Grounds

THE Caramut Riding Club brought the region’s best horsepower to the annual Western District Showjumping Championships at the Mortlake Showjumping Grounds at Tea Tree Lake over the Labour Day weekend.

Big Freeze 2019

ORGANISERS of the South West Big Freeze ice plunge were “completely overwhelmed” with the success of the event which saw about $35,000 raised for the Fight Motor Neurone Disease (MND) cause.

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Mortlake Races 150 Years

THE Mortlake Racecourse will this week celebrate a very special milestone.

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Heytesbury Show 2020

https://cog-aap. s3-ap-southeast-2. amazonaws. com/n/459/2020/Feb/25/aAD14a1XztK7v8caDgzI. pdf

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On the Farm February 2020

https://cog-aap. s3-ap-southeast-2. amazonaws. com/n/459/2020/Feb/11/Y8cNeKWxYYHpvqI6SaYl. pdf