As 2016 draws to a close, we took some time to look back at the most-read stories on our website from the year.
This is a collection of the stories that you, our readers, were most interested in.
Photo above - water flows over the Dimboola Weir on 4th August, during the large flood event which saw water return to the Wimmera River and Lake Hindmarsh.
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Fire at Dimboola
Wednesday, January 13 2016
A grass fire caused minor damage in a paddock on the corner of Ellerman Street and Cemetery Road in Dimboola Wednesday afternoon.
Eight appliances attended the blaze, including Dimboola 1, Dimboola 2, Antwerp, Cannum, North Wimmera and Gerang, as well as two front-end loaders and Dimboola's new FCV ute.
Western Highway closed west of Nhill
Thursday, January 14 2016
The Western Highway is expected to be closed until mid-afternoon following a truck collision near Nhill early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the collision on the highway, which involved two B-Double trucks, about 12.30am this morning.
Police clamp down on motorised scooters
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
Dimboola Police have had several complaints about Power Assisted Bicycles and Scooters being ridden erratically around the Dimboola area.
Notice - Planning Permit Application - Kiata
Saturday, February 13 2016
Kiata Wind Farm Pty Ltd applied for a permit to construct a wind farm on the corner of Coker Dam Road and Salisbury South Road, Kiata.
West Wimmera Cricket Association - 2015/16 Season Awards
Sunday, February 28 2016
Winiam's Brad Clark has been rewarded for his consistency throughout this cricket season with three trophies, including the coveted Wes Warrick Memorial Cricketer of the Year and he came runners up in three others during the West Wimmera Cricket Association's awards presentation function on Saturday evening.
House Damaged by Fire at Tarranyurk
Thursday, March 3 2016
A house in Tarranyurk was significantly damaged by fire early this morning.
The only occupant in the house when the fire was discovered soon after 4.30 am was able to escape safely.
Hindmarsh Shire Council CEO resigns
Monday, May 2 2016
Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor Debra Nelson today announced the resignation of Hindmarsh Shire Council CEO Tony Doyle. Mr Doyle will join Knox City Council as CEO in June 2016.
Daniel awarded highest award in Cub Scouts
Saturday, May 14 2016
Local Cub Scout Daniel Hastings was on Saturday night awarded with his Grey Wolf Award, the highest award achievable by Cub Scouts.
Letter to the Editor - Allambi
Wednesday, May 18 2016
We, the Allambi Elderly Peoples Home Committee of Management, wish to inform the Dimboola and wider community of the current situation at the home. There has been growing speculation over how Allambi is going financially, and with good reason, for the facility has been surviving courtesy of long volunteer hours in both administration and fundraising...
Police condemn anti-social behaviour in Dimboola
Monday, May 23 2016
Dimboola Police have interviewed a youth in relation to an incident that occurred at the Dimboola Library on Wednesday 27th April.
Gooding family makes generous bequest to Dimboola Cemetery
Sunday, June 5 2016
A history of family involvement with the Dimboola Cemetery has led to Dimboola Cemetery Trust receiving a most generous bequest from Peter and Jan Gooding.
Jan's son Jeff Barry and his wife Krissy travelled to Dimboola to make the official bequeath presentation of behalf of the family.
Police nab drink driver near Dimboola
Saturday, June 18 2016
Horsham Highway Patrol members have intercepted a drink driver almost six times over the limit tonight.
Dimboola Food Festival to focus on local produce
Sunday, July 3 2016
A proactive group of locals are getting geared up to host the first Wimmera focused food festival - the Dimboola Food Festival.
A conversation among a group of locals about the abundance of quality local produce soon developed into an idea for a new festival.
Jeparit celebrates arrival of natural flow to town
Wednesday, August 17 2016
When a natural flow that started in the Wimmera's upper catchment a month ago arrived in Jeparit yesterday, the river's final stop before it flows into Lake Hindmarsh, anglers were quick to get out their fishing rods.
Unusual train travels through the district
Monday, October 10 2016
Many residents noticed an unusual train travel along the Dimboola to Rainbow branch line on Sunday morning.
Local day-carer awarded regional Educator of the Year
Tuesday, October 18 2016
Local resident Julie-Ann Byrne of Country Kids Family Day Care in Dimboola was recently recognised as the regional winner for the Horsham and Grampians region of the Day Care Educator of the Year in the 2016 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards and now goes in the running to be named Victorian state winner.
DMSC 2017 Captains announced
Friday, October 21 2016
Dimboola Memorial Secondary College has announced Remi Kuhne and Kynan Clarke as college captains for 2017.
Students from the classes of 1950 and 1951 reunite
Friday, October 21 2016
Over twenty former Dimboola Memorial High School students from the classes of 1950 and 1951 gathered at the Uniting Church's Wesley Hall for a reunion dinner last Saturday evening.
Can you help us identify this Kinder photo from the 70s?
Friday, October 28 2016
A photo of children at the Dimboola Kindergarten from the early 1970s has been sent to us, with the hope that our readers might be able to assist with identifying those in it.
Nhill roadworks to go ahead with revised detour
Monday, December 5 2016
After facing community backlash surrounding the proposed detour while roadworks were undertaken in Nhill, VicRoads have announced new plans for traffic flow while the works take place.
Rigney joins DMSC Hall of Fame
Friday, December 16 2016
Former Dimboola Memorial Secondary College student Tracey Rigney was last night inducted into the College's Hall of Fame.
Car mishap at library
Saturday, December 17 2016
The Old Shire Hall's veranda suffered some minor damage after an accident in Lloyd Street yesterday afternoon.
Fire north of Lake Hindmarsh sends smoke across district
Friday, December 23 2016
A fire north of Lake Hindmarsh tonight is the source of smoke which spread across the district, fanned by windy conditions.
MOPOKE sees Jeparit come together for Christmas
Sunday, December 25 2016
The Jeparit community came together on Christmas Eve to continue a Christmas tradition which dates back to 1949.
Planning permits approved for new dwellings in Dimboola
Wednesday, December 28 2016
At the Hindmarsh Shire Council's final meeting for the year last week two planning permits for four new dwellings in Dimboola were approved.
Two applicants have applied for planning permits, with each permit for two single-story dwellings.
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