Property’s rates increase by 52 per cent in two years
WITH rates notices rolling in across the Southern Grampians Shire this week, one local said he was frustrated and felt farmers had been left to bear the brunt of the rates rise.
Used cars in high demand
USED cars are becoming an increasingly popular option among residents as local businesses try and keep up with demand.
“Suicide is real” and isolation adds to poor mental health
AS the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation and isolation becomes the norm, people’s mental health is being tested.
TRIAL LAUNCHED
LOCAL groups across the Great South Coast are working together to reduce suicide rates as part of a new mental health initiative.
Pathfinder Angus’ border exemptions denied
A GAZETTE farmer has been left frustrated after the South Australian border closure has left him unable to visit some of his farming properties.
Jodie Ewing – one of the lucky ones
PENSHURST’S Jodie Ewing counts herself as one of the lucky ones after battling and overcoming breast cancer in 2007.
“POWER GRAB” ACCUSATIONS
PREMIER, Daniel Andrews has been accused of a “power grab” after announcing this week he would seek to alter legislation to allow the current state of emergency to be extended for up to 12 months.
Passion for animals turns into full-time job
FEEDING five metre crocodiles, handling snakes, caring for koalas, and hosting weekly wildlife segments to over 20,000 people globally are some of the career highlights of local, Nick Petropoulos.
REGION’S CASES DROP
VICTORIA has recorded its lowest daily increase in COVID-19 cases in almost two months, with 116 new infections reported on Monday.
Extended testing wait times expected
THE freedom of having a licence is something most people take for granted, but many are now being forced to endure extended testing wait times due to coronavirus.
Cub up for Cobber Challenge
A SOUTH-WEST kelpie will be put to the test next month, as she competes to be named Australia’s best working dog.
Airbnb takes off in the Western District
REGIONAL towns are slowly welcoming an increased number of short-term rentals and overnight stays through popular site, Airbnb.
Wozza wonders wee ones
The school holidays continued at the Greater Hamilton Library on April 17, with Wozza and the Animals of the Magical Mountains rolling into town,...
