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New board announced for merger

Western District Health Service (WDHS) and Casterton Memorial Hospital (CMH) have welcomed the Victorian Minister for Health’s announcement of the new Board and Board...

Red Gum Festival to host landscape workshop

AN outdoor painting workshop will give locals the opportunity to capture the beauty of the Wannon River landscape near Cavendish as part of the...

Volunteer Grants Program open

Dan Tehan, Member for Wannon, is encouraging community organisations across the electorate to apply for funding under the 2025–26 Volunteer Grants Program. “The Volunteer Grants...

Expanding support for beekeepers

Agriculture Victoria is boosting its commitment to the state’s beekeepers who are crucial to our food security, with the appointment of two new bee...

Veteran botanophile to speak

HAMILTON Field Naturalists Club's first presentation for 2026 will be from Geoff Lay presenting on his diverse and beautiful images collected from many years...

Another auction with plenty of goods

The Heywood Lions Auction will look a little different this year, with a 10am start for those keen on a quality purchase. Everyone is invited...

Out and about at the markets

AN overcast day didn't spoil HIRL's first market for 2026, Spectator photographer Cathy Norris checked it out.

Run, jump, and throw

GRAY Street (Hamilton) Primary School took a break from the classroom on Thursday 5 March for the school's annual athletics day.

Eisteddfod entries open

ENTRIES are now open for the annual Hamilton Eisteddfod. Held in June each year, it is an annual competition for performers in the disciplines...

Grampians open to hikers

OVERNIGHT hiking at the Grampians National Park is to reopen to visitors following extensive safety works following bushfire damage, with the 164-kilometre Grampians Peaks...

Walk of witness on in Hamilton

THE story of Easter will come alive in Hamilton once again on Good Friday, with an ecumenical walk of witness. The walk will take...

Hay drive hits the road

ANOTHER early morning for the local drivers giving up their time to transport donated hay to the fire-affected area of Ruffy, near Longwood which...

New board announced for merger

Western District Health Service (WDHS) and Casterton Memorial Hospital (CMH) have welcomed the Victorian Minister for Health’s announcement of the new Board and Board...