Wimmera River
The Wimmera River’s journey begins from Mt Cole and Pyrenees Ranges in the south-east and the Grampians in the south to terminal lakes including Lakes Hindmarsh and Lake Albacutya
- The Wimmera River is the largest river in Victoria that does not flow into the ocean.
- The Wimmera River suffers from salinity, weed and reed infestations, eutrophication and massively reduced flow and is considered to be in marginal to very poor condition.
People who love and depend on the Wimmera River have many memories and insights to share – of beautiful billabong areas, of the brightness of the blue sky, and of the specky Dimboola Rowing Regatta.
Take a minute and explore the Wimmera River through the eyes of these river champions…
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Marion Matthews: A love affair with the Wimmera River
The country landscape is what first drew Marion Matthews and her family to Horsham 25 years ago, but she quickly fell in love with the Wimmera River...more
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John Nichols: The demise of a 124 year tradition
Dimboola resident John Nichols should have been flat-out in November preparing his rowing students for the annual Dimboola Rowing Regatta...more
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David Livingston: Prays everyday for rain
Former cereal and sheep farmer David Livingston has lived on the banks of the Wimmera River at Jeparit for 75 years and, like many locals...more
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Kirsty O’Brien: The wellbeing role of the Wimmera River
Nursing student Kirsty O’Brien often studies on the banks of the Wimmera River at Horsham. Kirsty knows she is not alone in valuing this natural asset...
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