Roadmap released
FAMILIES across the south-west will be able to have 30 visitors at their homes in time for Christmas under the roadmap out of the COVID-19 pandemic released by the State Government on Sunday.
Shire calls for feedback on Rural Land Use Strategy
THE Southern Grampians Shire has called on the community to share its thoughts on how the use of rural land across the shire could be diversified to support new and existing industries, through its draft Rural Land Use Strategy (RLUS).
Foster carers needed in Hamilton and the south-west
THIS week is Foster Care Week, recognising those families who take in children in desperate need of help, and MacKillop Family Services is asking for more help within the region.
Calls for improvement
RESIDENTS in the south-west have been reminded by Rural Councils Victoria to report on their connectivity issues, with an online survey closing soon.
Teenager recognised for commitment to bike safety
THE sight of children riding their bikes isn’t as common as it once was, but for one Hamilton 14-year-old, it is an everyday occurrence that was recently recognised by local law enforcement.
South-west set for summer roadwork blitz
THE region’s roads will receive a huge boost this summer with 160 projects repairing more than 170 kilometres of road across the south-west set to get underway.
Tapper’s drive and talent stood out from an early age
MILLY Tapper has wrapped up her Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic campaign with a silver medal on Friday and the town has rallied around the table tennis star, including one of her first coaches in the region.
Getting active for mental health research
HAMILTON woman, Scarlett Hutchins has set out on an important journey to walk 80 kilometres to raise vital funds for mental health research.
Shire purchases old Walkers building
HAMILTON’S CBD development is set to take another huge step after the Southern Grampians Shire this week announced it had purchased the old Walkers Mitre 10 building on Lonsdale Street for $1.3 million.
No Christmas parade this year
ANOTHER future event in Hamilton has been cancelled due to lockdowns with St Mary’s Primary School cancelling the 2021 Christmas Parade.
Polaski, Luhrs take home top honours
DARTMOOR’S Jayden Polaski and Cavendish’s Marni Luhrs both took out the top honours in convincing fashion at the South West District Football Netball League (SWDFNL) online league best and fairest count on Thursday night.
Cancer diagnoses show importance of research
AFTER battling testicular cancer twice, Neil O’Donnell has developed an appreciation for Daffodil Day and is hoping the rest of the community can help in the fight against cancer.
Bloods remain undefeated
A WEEKEND of wet weather arm-wrestles greeted the South West District Football Netball League for Round 3 on Saturday April 26, with a number...
