Decades of dedication
HAMILTON GP, Dale Ford’s 35-year commitment to the community was officially recognised at the 2020 Victorian Rural Health Awards.
Promising signs for summer
THE ring of steel dividing Melbourne from regional Victoria will come down in two weeks bringing relief to accommodation providers and tourism businesses across...
Police disappointed by phone use behind the wheel
HAMILTON Police have been left disappointed by the number of people using their mobile phones while driving.
Victoria to unite
THE hard border separating Melbourne from communities in regional Victoria could be removed as soon as November 8 according to premier, Daniel Andrews.
A voice to be heard
DANIEL Gonzalez wants the recognition he deserves from the Southern Grampians Shire for his work on the iconic sundial situated on Lake Hamilton.
Chopper rescues missing hiker
SOUTH-WEST police were kept busy over the weekend, after a hiker went missing near Nelson on Friday.
No risk for fire prevention visits
MELBOURNE residents who own properties in the Southern Grampians Shire are now able to apply to visit the region get their properties prepared for bushfire season
Restrictions eased
REGIONAL Victorians will soon be able to attend indoor church services, hit the gym and use indoor swimming facilities as further easing of COVID-19 restrictions come into effect tomorrow.
Faithful frustrated by ‘inequality’
LOCAL churches have been left frustrated by the State Government’s decision to not allow indoor gatherings at churches, while continuing to increase allowed indoor capacity for other venues.
Joey sightings bring new hope to unique Grampians resident
JOEYS of one of the most endangered variety of wallaby have been spotted in the Grampians National Park during September and October.
Fire prep underway
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has been hard at working preparing the south-west for the upcoming bushfire season, with more than 160 firefighters to be supporting the region through the summer.
An unexpected visitor
A HAMILTON man in his 50s was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after crashing his vehicle into the United service station on Cox Street.