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OVID-19 lockdowns and upgrade works have meant the doors of the Hamilton Gallery have been closed for since February, but as of yesterday it reopened to the public and presented an exhibition of works put together by some of Australia’s best artistic minds.

AS the pandemic stretches on, the impact on mental health has come into clearer focus, leading the State Government to this week announce funding to improve mental health support services.

TWENTY-SEVEN community projects have been awarded grants totaling over $95,000 through the Southern Grampians Shire’s Greater Grants program.

HAMILTON woman, Katy McMahon is hoping to raise some much-needed funds to provide clean water for people in developing countries, through her passion for baking.

VACCINATION rates across the state have continued to rise, and Southern Grampians Shire was amongst the top 10 local government areas.

THE recent announcement by the State Government that it would be mandatory for truck drivers returning to Victoria from New South Wales to have their first vaccine by next week has drawn a sharp response from the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria (LRTAV).

TWO south-west MPs have been given new portfolios following last week’s Liberal Party spill that saw Matthew Guy take over as opposition leader from Michael O’Brien.

WITH spring now here, many households will start using their heating devices less at home, but the CFA is urging the community not to become complacent with fire safety.

RESIDENTS of aged-care facilities have felt the full toll of Victoria’s restrictions, unable to see their loved ones because of visitor restrictions, but it isn’t all doom and gloom within the facilities.

TOMORROW will mark the 20th anniversary of the collapse of Ansett Australia – the major Australian airline group that operated domestically and internationally for 65 years.

STUDENTS from South Australia boarding at The Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) have had to deal with the logistics of restrictions and border crossings for over a year, but the process appears finally to be settling into more concrete arrangements.

GYMS have again been left in the dark, unable to open and not knowing when they will be able to do so, with the State Government not re-opening fitness facilities with the lifting of lockdown.