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100 years of the Dimboola RSL Sub Branch
On May 30, 1918 the Dimboola RSL Sub Branch was chartered, along with a handful of other Victorian Sub Branches. This was discovered after reviewing meticulous records kept in the…
Peter Taylor Memorial ski extravaganza set to thrill Dimboola
The Dimboola Water Ski and Motor Boat Club have planned a huge weekend of events for the Peter Taylor Memorial Ski Extravaganza. The huge event will kick off at am…
Dog attack kills wildlife
A highly distressed Dimboola district resident, Robyn Fraser was alerted on Sunday evening, when she heard what she thought was a child screaming in her garden. Then she heard a…
Danni leads Victoria
Dimboola girl Danni Haebich took out the prestigious Keep Victoria Beautiful Youth Leadership Award on Saturday night. The Dimboola Town Committee had entered Miss Haebich after learning about the wonderful…
We Won: Dimboola is the state Tidy Town.
Dimboola Town Committee members Kaylene Peitsch, Jan Ballard, Cr Tony Schneider, Cr Debra Nelson, Chris Johnson Dimboola has finally become the tidiest town in Victoria after 19 years of hard…
Upgrade to Mens Shed
Members and guests of the Dimboola Outdoor Mens Shed celebrated the opening of a shed extension last Friday. Work at the shed, at the rear of the Dimboola Community Centre,…
Early start to fire restrictions
WITH the extremely dry conditions encountered over the winter months, Wimmera residents have been urged to prepare for a high-risk fire season. Fire restrictions will come into force much earlier…
Big win for hotel site with Pick My Project success
The former Dimboola Hotel site eyesore will soon be a community art space after the success of winning $200,000 with the Pick My Project. Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford,…
Donnelly steps down from the Town Committee
Dimboola Town Committee president Bruce Donnelly stepped down from leading the organisation at the Annual General Meeting held on Monday night. Mr Donnelly served 12 months as president and announced…
Bowls club will meet to discuss re-green
The Dimboola Bowling Club executive has called a special meeting of the club to discuss the options for managing their greens. Earlier this year the committee decided to commission a…