A COMMUNITY garden in Horsham North has started construction in a large vacant area behind the Salvation Army. The land, which is roughly three-quarters of an acre, is located behind the Salvation Army emergency accommodation... Read more
The region’s most popular portrait prize is back for another year, with registrations now open for the Warrnibald Portrait Competition, sponsored by the Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Artlink program. Drawing inspiration from the renowned... Read more
IF you have any out-of-fashion clothing items or unwanted household items, there’s no need to throw them in the rubbish. A new initiative is giving south-west residents the opportunity for their unneeded goods to be... Read more
More than $22,000 has been injected into local volunteer programs, thanks to a charitable trust now operating in Sunraysia. The WDEA Charitable Trust is part of the WDEA Employment organisation, a non-profit JobActive provider that’s... Read more
Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society members have celebrated the opening of a new, multi-purpose community building at Natimuk Showground. Society secretary Judith Bysouth said the whole community would benefit from the $280,200 project. “The showground... Read more
The recycle centre at the Hamilton landfill, Previously operated by Council, is under new management. Thanks to a partnership between Council, Nigretta and Western District Employment Access (WDEA), the recycle shop will now be operated... Read more
Chris Egan’s dream was to work in the building industry and his dedication has now been recognised. Chris was awarded a Certificate of Merit at the recent Master Builders Association of Victoria Awards Night. Chris’... Read more
A VIBRANT Tamie Fraser was among many former and current supporters and workers of Nigretta Furniture who returned to mark the 40th anniversary of the workshop on Saturday. Mrs Fraser, now 79, was making a... Read more
