Wind farm parts making their through the south-west
DRIVERS moving around the Glenelg and Southern Grampians shires in the early hours of the morning over the last few weeks may have noticed oversized transport hauling wind farm blades and components through the area.
Good results for state despite COVID-19 threat
VICTORIA’S coronavirus recovery continued to move forward with zero locally acquired cases across the weekend, despite the worsening situation in New South Wales.
WDHS to appoint Aboriginal liaison officer
TO coincide with NAIDOC Week, Western District Health Service (WDHS) chief executive, Rohan Fitzgerald has announced a new Aboriginal-focused position would be introduced at the hospital.
$14,000 vet bill to save Charlie from rare double condition
WHAT began as an inconveniently-timed Boxing Day trip to the vet for their cherished three year-old kelpie, Charlie, ended up costing owners, Clifton and Rose Tonissen, far more than they could ever have anticipated.
Low availability causing price rise
PROPERTY prices in regional Victoria continue to rise while real estate agents are struggling to find available houses to meet the increased demand.
Locked out
THE owner of St Malachy’s Retreat in Macarthur and the Moyne Shire Council are locked in a dispute over the development of the property.
NAIDOC Week celebrations in full swing
WITH NAIDOC Week being celebrated around the nation, the region’s indigenous corporations have hosted events across the week.
Giving up alcohol to raise much needed funds
COLERAINE’S Bailey Milton is joining the Dry July army, raising money and awareness for people and families affected by cancer.
CEO resigns
SOUTHERN Grampians Shire chief executive, Michael Tudball has resigned this week after almost five and a half years in the job.
Starting a conversation about women and agriculture
THE role of women in the agriculture sector is continually evolving but the stigma remains and Kirsten Diprose is on a mission to start the conversation.
Field returns to Geelong for upcoming season
GRAMPIANS Cricket Club will be without its most recent premiership captain with Lachie Field signing on to play at Geelong this season.
Helping kids to eat healthier
THE newly appointed Western District Health Service (WDHS) community development officer, Sheridan Krause, has made it her mission to educate primary school children in the south-west about healthy eating and nutrition.
Hamilton Table Tennis
A GRADE
Eagles vs Kookaburras
Halfway through the season, defender Simon Neaves (Eagles) continues to defend point after point, frustrating a lot of attacking players.
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