Need a lift, mate?
ADONIS Gym held Hamilton's first strongman competition on Sunday March 1, with competitors needing to give all of their strength in the categories of...
$10K reward for answers
The case of Miles, Dunkeld’s beloved resident emu, has left a community divided and searching for answers. While some townsfolk remain hopeful the bird...
New home for Glenelg mussels
OFFSPRING from the only Australian-first Glenelg Freshwater Mussel conservation program have been released into the Crawford River in southwest Victoria in world-first restocking of...
Study hub extends hours
The Southern Grampians Study Hub (CUC Southern Grampians) has extended its operating hours from Monday 2 March, offering greater flexibility for all attending classes...
Driving change
LOCAL second-year automotive apprentice Mel Gardiner once believed her future lay in wearing a police uniform. Today, she is making waves in overalls and...
Sun, stats, savings
Solar power has officially claimed its place as the cheapest electricity source available, making rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems a cornerstone of contemporary home construction....
From my desk
THE recent Port Fairy Marathon was a massive success again this year. Congratulations to the tireless organisers at Port Fairy Consolidated School and to...
Demo transforms landscape
IN the final stages of the demolition of the former buildings on Lonsdale Street, Hamilton, contractors Murrihy Contractors are now picking up the last...
Ranger roles in SW Vic
THE SEARCH is on for Victoria's next generation of rangers, with outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to apply for one of 62 new roles across the...
108 golfers play for Legacy
LEGACY Hamilton's gala golf day saw 108 players tee off at the Hamilton Golf Club recently. Convenor David Dunn said everything went well, with...
Vox pop – we take it to the streets
"Is it too early to sell hot cross buns for Easter?"
Stormy nights make a great pic
WITH stormy conditions around the region over the weekend, Spectator photographer Cathy Norris took this shot on Friday facing the Grampians National Park.
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