Centre of change
AFTER 13 years of running Hamilton’s National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH), Susan Brumby is this week stepping back from her role as founding director.
A passion for breadmaking
AFTER a severe back injury forced Lyn Donaldson out of her job at South West Sport, she found a love in the kitchen, creating all kinds of bread for many to enjoy.
New St Joseph’s principal loving life in Coleraine
ST Joseph’s Coleraine has seen a new role model join its ranks this year with Karl Dwyer stepping into the school’s principal role at the beginning of term one.
Performing Arts Centre welcomes new manager
THE Southern Grampians Shire Council has welcomed Melissa Forlano as the new Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (PAC) manager.
National award
A PRESTIGIOUS national honour was awarded on Thursday to a well-known local community leader at the 2020-21 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards in Canberra.
Putting a spotlight on men’s mental and physical health
SOUTH-WEST men have been encouraged to check up on their physical and mental health this week as part the of national ‘Men’s Health Week’ campaign.
Flickering light at the end of the tunnel
WHILE most regional businesses begin to rebound from Victoria’s fourth COVID-19 forced lockdown, the tourism industry continues to struggle.
Pfizer supply arrives
THE Western District Health Service (WDHS) will have 600 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available for people aged 40-49 next week.
Next step for region
THERE was a huge sigh of relief all over the state this morning as acting premier, James Merlino announced further easing of restrictions in regional Victoria and the end of the lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne.
Online testing option for local learner drivers
LEARNER drivers from all over the state are now able to sit their learner permit test in the comfort of their own home through a new Learner Permit Test Online (LPTO) program which was launched by the Victorian Government yesterday.
Vaccination confusion
AS eligible Hamilton residents rush to get their COVID-19 vaccination, confusion has arisen around which clinics have doses available.
Vaccine shortage
DESPITE a push from the State and Federal Governments for people to get vaccinated, locals seeking a COVID vaccination at Hamilton Base Hospital were unable to book this week due to supply shortages.
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...
