WDHS prepared
WITH almost 400 exposure sites around the state now identified, Western District Health Service has ramped up its preparations in the event COVID-19 found its way to the region.
Shire’s customer service rates highly
RESIDENTS believe the Southern Grampians Shire has improved its customer service over the past year, according to the results of the 2021 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey.
Youth employment and education needed in region
YOUNG people across the Great South Coast feel connected to their local communities but want more inclusion and tolerance, a major research initiative has found.
Cafés feeling the lockdown impact
WOODY’S Café and Bar owners, Sean Young and Lachy Price, have faced a tough start to their ownership, opening their business in the middle of a pandemic.
Agents get win in fee rise dispute
A RISE in stock agent fees was approved by Southern Grampians Shire Council last week, but it was less than the original recommendation.
Vinnies calls for more warm clothing donations
VINNIES has always been a great option for people looking for an alternative to paying full price for clothes and many useful bargains have been procured from their racks and shelves.
Wannon dog to compete against Kiwis
A LOCAL kelpie is set to compete against 11 other working dogs in a unique trans-Tasman competition next month.
$3.18 million Cox Street tender awarded
WORKS to redevelop Cox Street are set to start soon, with the Southern Grampians Shire awarding the $3.18 million tender for the project this week.
Locked down again
VICTORIA has been plunged into another five-day lockdown, leaving the region’s businesses frustrated as they were forced to shut again.
Rotary’s Books for Babies a continuing success
THE Books for Babies program run through the Western District Health Service (WDHS) has been received well by mums.
New parents’ three-year journey to start a family
BRINGING a baby into the world is always a special moment and for Zoe van Kalken-Flack and her husband, Nathan Flack, it is a moment filled with many emotions.
Sheep theft concerns
HAMILTON Police are calling on the community to share any information it may have about sheep thefts in the region, after almost 400 ewes and lambs were stolen from farms between Hamilton and Dunkeld over the past three months.
Demolition job from Minders
There were some interesting results as the Hamilton Basketball Association (HBA) winter season nears the halfway mark.
Minders White had a dominant win in Round...
