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ROADMAP TO NORMAL

REGIONAL Victorians will face restrictions for the next three months under the State Government’s regional roadmap released Sunday.

‘HIGH’ ECONOMIC IMPACT

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the Southern Grampians Shire economy over the past six months, according to latest data from analytics consulting firm, Taylor Fry.

Premier says leaked roadmap “out of date”

REGIONAL Victoria may not see much change to current restrictions if a leaked roadmap document proves correct. The Herald Sun published a leaked roadmap out...

Locals take up Ration Challenge

LOCAL friends, Rosie Robertson, Alex Petersen and Nikki Satchell will be taking on Act for Peace’s ‘Ration Challenge’ this September to raise funds to...

WDHS first to implement mask fit testing in south-west

AS an increasingly high amount of healthcare workers test positive to COVID-19, Western District Health Service (WDHS) has moved to implement a mask fit testing program to protect frontline staff.

ROADMAP TO REOPEN

REGIONAL Victoria may see restrictions ease faster than metropolitan Melbourne, as premier, Daniel Andrews confirmed two separate roadmaps out of lockdown would be announced on Sunday.

State of emergency amendment passed

THE State Government will be able to extend its state of emergency for another six months, after the controversial amendment was narrowly passed through the parliament’s upper house on Wednesday morning.

Elle claims two art awards

HAMILTON’S Elle Rhook has taken out the top honour at this year’s genU artX virtual exhibition.

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.

Final Hampden teams locked in

Hamilton Kangaroos forward Hamish Cook will captain the Under-23 Hampden League side in tomorrow’s interleague clash at Mars Stadium, Ballarat. It will be the third...

Parklander Candour