Steer clear of illegal fireworks
RESIDENTS in the Southern Grampians are being urged to stay away from unauthorised fireworks displays this summer, with Hamilton Police warning they can cause injury and unintentionally start bushfires.
Have your say on improvements to local council culture
THE Local Government sector and community members have been invited to have their say on the Local Government Culture Project Discussion Paper.
Music festival in Hamilton
This weekend, Hamilton Racecourse will become the backdrop for the music and arts festival, Tabula Rasa 2020 (TR2020), as hordes of New Year's Eve revelers make their way into town for the three-day festival.
Penshurst hit and run
POLICE are currently investigating an alleged hit and run at Penshurst last week, where a white ute failed to give way and collided with a Nissan Navara before fleeing the scene.
Driver Reviver keeps Victorians safe
THE Coleraine RSL Subbranch Driver Reviver stop has been set up as Victorians hit the road for the summer holidays.
Henty Fire caused by Header
A FIRE at Henty has prompted another plea from the CFA, for farmers, contractors and workers to be wary of weather conditions when operating machinery – regardless of the day’s official fire danger status.
Stolen sheep
DETECTIVES are investigating if the theft of hundreds of sheep from a property in Chatsworth on December 17, are linked to the 1100 Merino sheep stolen between October 18 and December 20, this year.
Nelson Beach sexual exposure
DARTMOOR Police are currently investigating a sexual exposure in a public place that occurred in Nelson in early November.
New CFA workwear uniform
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) is pleased to announce the production of more than 30,000 new workwear uniform sets for CFA volunteers across Victoria.
Awaiting the impact of La Niña
LA NIÑA appears to be fully entrenched into the summer outlook according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), but the latest indications were its effects will not be as severe as past events.
Don’t be the unsinkable guy, rethink before a day on the water
A NEW advertising campaign has warned men in Victoria not to think they are an ‘Unsinkable Guy’ in a push to reduce drowning deaths across the state.
Reducing waste
THE Southern Grampians Shire Council has released a draft Waste Management Strategy for 2022-2026 that is open for community consultation.
Driving change
LOCAL second-year automotive apprentice Mel Gardiner once believed her future lay in wearing a police uniform. Today, she is making waves in overalls and...
