Lightning sparks fire at Bulart property
IT was an interesting start to the year for Chris and Imogen Dinges, after a lightning strike started a grass fire on their Bulart farm on New Year’s Day.
Man dies in Orford crash
A MAN has died after crashing his car in Orford yesterday morning.
Storms hit south-west
HAMILTON SES crews were kept busy over the weekend after a significant storm passed through the south-west.
New Year resolutions expert tips
STICKING to New Year’s resolutions for more than just a few weeks can be accomplished according to one of Hamilton’s top fitness and lifestyle trainers.
Weaner sales to kick off on Monday
HAMILTON’S annual weaner sales will return on Monday with 13,500 cattle expected to pass through the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) over the course of the week.
International dream overcomes COVID
FORMER local, Georgia Hammond has embarked on a new journey and taken a leap of faith in her career, moving to America amid a global pandemic.
Fast response brings grass fire under control
A GRASS fire near Rocklands Reservoir on Tuesday was rapidly extinguished by a “hard and heavy” response from CFA firefighters.
Christmas cheer shines bright at WDHS
FOR most, Christmas is a day enjoyed at home or at the beach – but for those in hospital, the merry end of the year is not so merry.
Round two shire grants applications open soon
THE second round of the Southern Grampians Shire’s Greater Grants Program for 2020-21 will open early next year.
Makers Market wraps up
THE Hamilton Makers Market, which ran for a month in the lead up to Christmas, successfully finished last week.
PhD a “labour of love” for Dr Hill
BAIMBRIDGE College deputy principal, John Hill, recently completed his PhD, and in lieu of a proper graduation ceremony to complete the eight-year “labour of love”, former education minister and Wannon MP, Dan Tehan, personally congratulated him.
Happy crowd, happy club
THE Penshurst Cup went ahead on Boxing Day as planned and attracted many locals to witness what was the only local racing event with crowds all year.
Belinda’s a winner
MEDICINE Ball first prize winner, Belinda Colliton, picked up her sweet new ride, a brand-new Mazda CX-30, last Friday.
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