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Dip in the total: Terang and Mortlake experienced less rain than average throughout July after back-to-back months of above average rainfall.

Rain returns to below average levels

CONSECUTIVE months of above average rainfall came to an end after rain gauges were left a little lower throughout July.

6 August, 2026

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Coalition announces commitment to gas

Frosty reception: South west parliamentarians have hit out at the state’s new leader, Ben Carroll, during his first sitting as Victorian Premier.

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Opposition hits out at state’s new leader

Emerging with experience: Caramut-based farmer and communications specialist Kristen Diprose has been named the first South West TAFE board chair to have emerged from the Observership Program.

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Caramut specialist named TAFE board chair

Big steps in learning: Terang College Foundation students dressed up as centenarians to celebrate their first 100 days of primary education this week.

Milestone for little learners

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Noorat Primary School looked more like an airfield on Monday when the school welcomed a full-size replica Royal Flying Doctor Service aeromedical simulator for students to explore.

Young heroes take flight

Success: Mortlake Senior Citizens Club secretary Terree Parsons and treasurer Karen Quinn were pleased to see so many people visiting the annual Mortlake Mini-Market Craft and Demonstration Day over the weekend.

Thriving mini-markets return

Reunion: The Glenormiston Agricultural College Reunion and Industry Networking Event will next month reunite students who graduated during the 1990s, combining reconnection with sharing collective industry expertise. Pictured are event organisers Di Kelly (from left), Paul Clancy and Claire Parks.

Agriculture students reuniting decades later

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Schools see boost to prepare

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A league of his own: Terang’s Hunter McRae surged beyond his own expectations to record a top 150 finish in the 2026 Hattah Desert Race – Australia’s most challenging endurance motocross event.

Teen sensation conquers Hattah

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Points of concern: Member for Wannon Dan Tehan visited Terang and Mortlake last week as part of a whirlwind mobile office tour, which revealed a range of resident frustrations which will be on their minds at this year’s State Election.

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Frustrations raised as State Election looms

Vying for the title: South West TAFE chief executive officer Mark Fidge was elated to learn the provider had been named among three finalists for Victoria’s Large Training Provider in the 2026 Victorian Training Awards.

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Nomination earned for top award

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