Leaping Michaels is a variation of Michaels Cue bids, though not exactly a Cue bid itself, as it does not involve bidding a suit that the other side has already bid. Its usefulness is that it is the only way of showing 5-5 in Clubs and the other Major, after opponents have themselves opened with […]

Bordertown Clay Target Club results – 22 March 2026 There were perfect weather conditions and an excellent crowd of 41 shooters to contest two important events. It was great to see so many of the Maddern family and their friends present to both support and participate in the Will Maddern Memorial event. The day was […]

Cattle: LWB 21- LWY 351 – LWC 168 – OAY 21 Numbers were back to 570/head this week at Naracoorte, made up of 360 trade cattle, 183 cows, 21 grown bulls, and a few open auction young cattle. Quality was mixed with the regular buying group operating in a generally firm market.  Young cattle sold […]

Federal member for Barker Tony Pasin has called on residents of Barker to report fuel shortages in their area using a new website, www.nofuelhere.com.au as communities across regional Australia feel the sting of the nation’s fuel crisis.

Community groups and organisations across the West Wimmera are being encouraged to apply for funding through the West Wimmera Shire Council’s community strengthening grants program.

The coalition is calling for submissions to a senate inquiry examining Labor’s flawed mobile connectivity bill which is big on promises but short on delivery.