Ben Fraser - Journalist

27/08/2026

Could a data centre be coming to Horsham? Computer says no, for now.

Could a data centre be coming to Horsham? The council says there are currently no proposals, no active permits and no discussions with the State Government or developers.

25/08/2026

If you need to reach me on a Saturday, I am most likely at netball.

Horsham Saints completed an unbeaten 16–0 home-and-away season for the second straight season, while Dimboola overtook Ararat to secure third place and the important finals double chance.

22/08/2026

Great to see Mackenzie in action right after the Qualifying Final today. 👌

17/08/2026

I am extremely proud of my team at Wimmera Mail-Times to be named as a finalist for this year's Rural Press Club of Victoria Media Outlet of the Year.

There have been challenges, changes and plenty of hard work along the way, which makes this recognition incredibly special.

09/08/2026

Not bad for a backman. 😏

06/08/2026

It was a privilege to be asked to share Larry Riley’s story with the nation in 2021. It is something I will never forget.

Larry Riley's daughter says Larry died "peacefully and without fear" using Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying law. "Being approved for the assisted dying scheme made Dad’s last week’s full of love and joy as we were given the chance to say goodbye and be with him when he passed on his own terms...

27/07/2026

Horsham will be one of five locations in Victoria where Parliament will formally apologise to victim-survivors of historical child sexual abuse in government schools. A statewide review identified Horsham Technical School among government schools named in civil claims or redress applications by multiple victim-survivors.

Horsham will be one of five locations in Victoria where Parliament will formally apologise to victim-survivors of historical child sexual abuse in government schools. A statewide review identified Horsham Technical School among government schools named in civil claims or redress applications by...