Premier says leaked roadmap “out of date”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.
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.