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A RECORD level of capital expenditure of $22.54 million was approved on Wednesday evening by the Southern Grampians Shire Council as part of the 2021-22 budget, along with a change in the rating differential between Hamilton residents and those in rural areas.

REGIONAL Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions will again ease as of 11:59pm tonight, with the residents able to again visit family members in hospitals and care facilities.

LEARN for Life learners from the Southern Grampians Adult Education (SGAE) Hamilton campus prepared a high tea on Tuesday to celebrate the end of term.

CRIMINAL incidents in the Southern Grampians have fallen by more than 10 per cent in the year ending March 31, 2021, according to the latest data released from the Crime Statistics Agency.

CASTERTON impressionistic artist, Julie Kent is the Hamilton MUD Gallery’s June artist of the month.

TIMBOON woman, Ethel McLean – better known as Rosie - continues to be missing since Thursday, June 10 as family, friends and community members hold grave fears about the 84 year-old’s welfare.

THE Federal Government has announced that Pfizer is now the preferred COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16-59.

A HAMILTON man charged with allegedly breaking into almost 20 unlocked vehicles in a single night is back in custody after allegedly breaching his bail conditions.

A YOUNG Hamilton boy who has been in a coma since losing his footing on an embankment at Nigretta Falls on Sunday has had a GoFundMe page set up to help his family with hospital expenses.

SEVEN Hamilton State Emergency Services (SES) Unit members were deployed to Gippsland this week to assist with major storm and floods that temporarily crippled the area.

VICTORIA will ease further out of COVID-19 restrictions from 11.59pm tomorrow night.

HAMILTON Gallery might be shut while a new lift is installed and roof damage from a storm in January is repaired, but behind closed doors, something is always underway.