Record-breaking kelpie
CASTERTON’S world-famous Premier Working Dog Auction was the icing on the cake for Edenhope’s David and Sarah Lee, who, for the second time in as many months, broke records for working dog sales.
“Crop sitters” sentenced
TWO Vietnamese nationals arrested during a raid on a cannabis grow house in Hamilton last year will spend a further five months in jail for their roles as “crop sitters”.
Border crossings, health dramas won’t stop Jackie’s desert race
JACKIE Peacock is in Alice Springs ready for the Finke Desert Race that starts this weekend - although the fortnight leading up to the event has gone substantially different than planned.
Moodie Ave block back on agenda
RESIDENTS will have a second opportunity to share their thoughts on the shire’s plan to sell a vacant block of land used as an “informal community space”.
Former local delivering his art on the big stage
JAMES Henry has loved drawing for as long as he can remember, the former Cavendish local has been living in America for the past seven years successfully pursuing his passion of art, lighting up Los Angeles streetscapes with his murals.
Changes ahead for south-west building industry
THE number of building permits issued in the south-west has risen in the last financial year following in the shadow of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant and lower interest rates, but there are signs the trend has peaked.
Four $500 vouchers available for Hamilton shoppers
LOCALS will be further enticed to look to our CBD shops first rather than turning online as a new Shop Local campaign is launched.
Three accidental injuries this season from local fox drives
HAMILTON Police are calling on hunters going on fox drives in the region to ensure they’re prioritising safety, after a third incident this season left a person in hospital over the weekend.
Stolen ute tracked
A GPS device installed in a work ute stolen from Coleraine has led to two men’s arrests and a tradie recovering around $10,000 worth of tools.
Plans for Sheep Connect push ahead
WITH Victorians sitting on edge as they await to hear the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural (P&A) Society is remaining positive and pushing ahead with plans for its Sheep Connect event.
Recycling kerbside collection bins
THE Southern Grampians Shire is committed to reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and it is crucial for residents to dispose of items in the correct kerbside bins.
Remaining restrictions still affect some businesses
ALTHOUGH most regional Victorian businesses enjoyed the relief of reopening yesterday without significant restrictions, there were still a few businesses needing to adapt or limit services in order to remain open.
College and Rams produce big wins
Some teams solidifed their places as genuine premiership threats in Round 4 of the Hamilton Hockey Association (HHA), while others faltered and slid down...
