“Underwhelming” support
VICTORIAN businesses most affected by the seven-day circuit breaker lockdown are eligible to receive a slice of the $250 million business support package announced on Sunday.
Two days down, five to go
AS the state was plunged into a seven-day circuit breaker lockdown, locals were left mostly deflated.
First female to be appointed shire’s infrastructure director
THE Southern Grampians Shire has welcomed its first female infrastructure director, Marg Scanlon, to its executive management team.
New COVID-19 cases in Melbourne
THE latest outbreak of COVID-19 in Melbourne has been met with an immediate response by the State Government with 15 new cases identified in Melbourne in the 48 hours leading up to yesterday morning.
Preventable death
A CORONER has found Ambulance Victoria (AV) failed former Hamilton woman, Kylie Cay in June 2016, when her call for emergency assistance was ignored.
‘King of spin’
ACCORDING to the State Government, road maintenance is exceeding targets in the south-west, but the opposition called the claim “completely at odds” with what those driving on country roads experience.
Record numbers for Pony Express return
THE Hamilton Motorcycle Club’s annual Pony Express vent is back after a year off with record numbers set to take to the track tomorrow.
One million milestone
HAMILTON Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) has already seen one million sheep sold through its yards in 2021.
Architect appointed for Cavendish school upgrades
CAVENDISH Primary School will have a new look enclosed and powered stadium thanks to a grant of $446,665 through the Minor Capital Works Fund.
Court clean-up
NEXT week’s state budget will see a $210 million investment to try and clear backlogs in the court system caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recovery roads
SOUTH-WEST residents have much to consider following Tuesday’s Federal budget, handed down by treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Championship ready
THE Australian National Blackball Championships are just around the corner and local organisers, Mark and Samantha Cottingham are excited about the week-long tournament.
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...
