Fire prep underway
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has been hard at working preparing the south-west for the upcoming bushfire season, with more than 160 firefighters to be supporting the region through the summer.
An unexpected visitor
A HAMILTON man in his 50s was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after crashing his vehicle into the United service station on Cox Street.
More officers on the streets
THE Hamilton Police Station is bursting at the seams, with seven new police officers assigned to the station since March and more still yet to come.
Fire pokers help Jacko give back to RCH
AFTER breaking his leg a couple of years ago, Jacko Whyte has decided to give back to the people who did so much for him during his time of need.
Time to talk
BEC Doheny is hoping to start a conversation about mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
South-west SES flood training
WITH a La Nina weather event confirmed for this spring, and further rain expected, VICSES south-west units underwent important water rescue training.
A girl and her dogs
VICTORIAN AgriFutures Rural Women’s award recipient, Kelly Barnes is among many other influential women featured in a new book celebrating the 21-year history of the award.
Coleraine’s Jeffrey no longer an unsung hero
COLERAINE local, Jeffrey Waldron has had his hard work recognised, being shortlisted for a Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation (VDSR) Volunteer of the Year Award.
Tough Guy Book Club
WELCOME to the Tough Guy Book Club (TGBC), there are only a couple of rules you need to follow to join.
Dunkeld de-fib machine
THE Dunkeld community will now benefit from a 24-hour accessible automatic external defibrillator (AED) thanks to Ambulance Victoria.
South-west floods subside
OVER 80mm of rainfall fell in south-west last week resulting in flooding in the Glenelg, Moyne and Merri River catchments.
Businesses set to check IDs
HEFTY fines may be issued to businesses in regional Victoria if they fail to check their customers’ identification from today.
Maroons make winning start
Casterton District started its season well in the HDCA B grade competition last weekend, winning by 49 runs against College at Wando Vale Recreation...
