Dogs set to put skills on show in Branxholme
THIS weekend will see the first ever Branxholme Trans-Tasman Sheepdog Trials take place, with 110 dogs entered across the three days.
Moyne Shire launches virtual art gallery
THE Moyne Shire has launched its new online gallery, encouraging people to enjoy exhibitions from the region’s best young artists from the comfort of their home.
Show will go ahead
THE Byaduk and Community Spring Show will go ahead later this year in some format, after an extraordinary meeting was held by the show’s committee last Thursday night.
Three more years of funding for Beyond the Bell
A SOUTH-WEST project to help ensure the region’s young people remain connected to their education has received a significant financial boost this week.
Response time worries
A LOCAL football incident last week has reignited discussion around ambulance waiting times in the region.
Dunkeld hosts innovative bandicoot rehoming trial
TWENTY endangered marsupials have been re-established in Dunkeld, with a group of eastern barred bandicoots released into a conservation reserve with some special eyes keeping watch over them.
Rollout rethink
ANYONE who wants a COVID-19 vaccination can now get one, with prime minister, Scott Morrison announcing a major change to the country’s vaccine rollout on Monday.
Rotary supports SGSC playground development
THE Hamilton North Rotary Club has been busy assisting the Southern Grampians Shire Council's (SGSC) Brumley Park Playground project at Lake Hamilton.
Call to fast-track Port Fairy SES tender process
SOUTH West Coast MP, Roma Britnell has called on the State Government to fast-track the tender process for the new Port Fairy SES base.
Scary scenes
A CAVENDISH footballer was lucky to come away without serious injury on Saturday, after he collapsed and convulsed on the field during a reserves game.
Grampians Tourism urges residents to holiday in the region
RESTRICTIONS have eased, school holidays are set and now is the perfect time to take a holiday, but Grampians Tourism chief executive, Marc Sleeman is urging people to look at staying within the region.
Misinformation causing vaccination hesitancy
HEALTH experts are urging the community to look past misinformation being spread about the safety of COVID vaccines.