Another lockdown
REGIONAL Victoria has entered its toughest lockdown to date, with premier, Daniel Andrews, giving just two hours’ notice that regional Victoria would again join Melbourne in lockdown on Saturday afternoon.
WDHS urges community to take advantage of increased vaccine supply next week
WESTERN District Health Service’s (WDHS) vaccination clinic will receive its largest number of doses next week, receiving 1400 doses, including 1000 doses of Pfizer.
Local duo sign
EXCITING young cricketers, Vincent Huf and Fletcher Cozens have signed on to play Victorian Premier Cricket with Geelong Cricket Club for the upcoming 2021-22 season.
Canola prices hit record levels
CANOLA prices have risen steeply since late last year due to shortages from Canada and local growers are looking forward to harvest in a few months’ time.
FINALS FOR ROOS
FINALS are here for the Hamilton Kangaroos junior teams with the Under-16 and Under-14 teams set to start their finals campaigns tomorrow.
Call for support
THE tourism industry has faced its toughest challenge across the past 18 months and now the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) is calling for the government’s support.
Increased access to vaccine for young people
PEOPLE aged between 18 and 39 are now able to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at one of nine designated clinics across the state.
Snap seven-day lockdown a “smash in the face” for businesses
BUSINESSES have had the rug pulled out from underneath them after the announcement of another seven-day lockdown, according to Hamilton Regional Business Association (HRBA) president, Darcy Walker.
Family connection breeds love of unique animal
LIVING on a farm in Minhamite, Sarah and Chris Hines have formed a love for their miniature donkeys.
Rapid testing needed
LOWAN MP, Emma Kealy has called on the State Government to make rapid COVID-19 testing a priority to ensure regional Victorians did not continue to be plunged into statewide lockdowns.
Monarch crowned
TELANGATUK East farmer, Tom Silcock has followed in the footsteps of his father and sister, this week crowned the Wool and Rural Monarch for 2021-2022.
A 38-year commitment to teaching youth
IT has been a journey that has spanned across different towns in Victoria and even to England on two occasions, but local schoolteacher and principal, Anthony Hill has decided it was time to call an end to his career after 38 years.
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...
