COVID brings crime down
COVID-19 restrictions have seen crime drop in the Southern Grampians, according to the latest data released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA).
Expressions of interest sought for local cadet unit
THE Australian Army Cadets is searching for expressions of interest from children between the ages of 13 and 17 for a new community-based unit in Hamilton.
Locals call for urgent ED upgrade
LOCAL hairdresser, Erika Murphy jokingly describes herself as a “frequent flyer” at the Hamilton Base Hospital’s emergency department (ED).
Hrlx roof complete
LAST Friday’s cattle sale was the first held under the new roof at the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX).
Busy times ahead for Aus Post
CHRISTMAS is usually the busiest time of the year at Hamilton’s Post Office, but this year’s figures tell a different story.
15 running for council
VOTERS will have plenty of choices in the upcoming local government elections, with 15 nominees running for a seat on the Southern Grampians Shire...
HAPPY AND HEALTHY
IF you passed little Layla Robertson in the street, you would be completely unaware of the battle she had to fight just moments after entering the world.
GPS tracker helps find stolen car
A GPS tracker has led to the arrest of a Geelong region man who allegedly stole a car from Hamilton on Saturday morning.
REGION REOPENS
FOR the first time in months, regional Victorians can pack the caravan, jump in the car and head off for a getaway as the regions entered step three of the roadmap out of lockdown this week.
National shearer shortage looms
EACH year around 480 shearers and shed staff travel to Australia from New Zealand for the busy spring shearing season.
Nurses appeal for vital funding to upgrade ED
NURSES and medical staff at Hamilton Base Hospital are appealing for funding from the State Government to upgrade the emergency, intensive care and radiology departments.
Victorian numbers back in the 40s
VICTORIA has recorded 45 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths overnight, taking the state’s death toll to 750.
The trip of a lifetime awaits
One lucky reader has the chance to win the ultimate travel experience – an 8-day Viking “Rhine Getaway” river cruise for two, including return...
