Hamilton’s Rockfest success
THE first ever Hamilton Rockfest finally went off without a hitch, after two years of effort from the hardworking committee.
Hamilton Botanic Garden was...
Council adopts Coleraine and Cavendish Structure Plans
Structure Plans for Cavendish and Coleraine were adopted at last week’s Council meeting, marking a milestone in long-term planning for these two towns.
Developed over...
Giving back to the community
GOOD Shepherd College students have thrown themselves into a wide range of community service projects for their service day, reflecting one of the school’s...
$80,000 in community grants
A GENEROUS number of grants were made at the Bendigo Community Bank Heywood and District’s annual general meeting, totalling more than $80,000.
Heywood and district...
Taxis to run through Christmas
HAMILTON Taxis will run right through Christmas, the same as last year. Last year was the first time in a few years that the...
Chaos as stock truck and car collide in fatal Glenelg Highway accident
NUMEROUS Emergency Services are at the scene of an accident involving a stock truck and a car near North Mibus Rd, in Warrayure.
It...
Christmas blues
The festive season can be a joyous time for many people, as they take a well-earned break from work and school and spend time...
Grants to open in 2026
Southern Grampians Shire Council has announced Round Two of the 2025/26 Community Partnership Grants Program will open on Monday 12 January.
Council’s Community Partnership Grants...
Exciting Christmas and New Year celebrations
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Heywood, and here’s what’s planned.
The community is invited to an early Christmas celebration on the...
Applications for CMA Advisory Groups open
Applications for roles on the Glenelg Hopkins CMA Advisory Groups are now open to community members.
The Glenelg Hopkins has two advisory groups which...
Making movies for Eisteddfod
THE Hamilton Eisteddfod Committee is preparing for an exciting 62nd annual Hamilton Eisteddfod from June 1 to 14.
While entries are not open until...
Nearly $2M for district CFAs
THE south west's hardworking emergency services volunteers will receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help keep communities safe, thanks to the State...
Ansell secures come-from-behind win
It was a successful outing at the Western Speedway last Saturday night, headlined by the Victorian Wingless Super Series, which saw local driver Chris...
