$6.8M Upgrade
THE facilities at Penshurst and District Health Service (PDHS) are set to look completely different as part of a new $6.8 million upgrade beginning next week.
Local theatre back with crowds and drama
AFTER many false starts due to COVID-19, Dramus Theatre presents its ‘Clutching at Straws’ production this week.
Local author wins national historical fiction award
PORT Fairy author, Jock Serong has taken out the 2021 Historical Novel Society Australasia (HNSA) prize in the adult category with his novel ‘The Burning Island’, the second in a loosely connected trilogy and his fifth book overall.
Freedom Friday
FROM 6pm Friday, people from Regional Victoria and Metropolitan Melbourne will be able to travel freely around the state as a result of the 80 per cent vaccination target being met this Friday - almost a week ahead of schedule.
Hospo Turmoil
REGIONAL hospitality businesses have been left scrambling this week, after the Victorian Government announced on Thursday that staff would need to be fully vaccinated by yesterday’s deadline to continue working.
Monivae Ignite program to launch in 2022
STUDENTS in years 10-12 at Monivae College were given the opportunity to apply for a new, innovative program which will form part of the school’s new curriculum for 2022 - the Ignite program.
Hamilton couple to wed today as guest list increases
THE limited restrictions for weddings have made them a nightmare to plan over the past 18 months, but they have eased just in time for Hamilton couple, Bec Grayson and Nick Sherlock to tie the knot today.
‘Loud’ for kids
BRIGHT and colourful shirts were part of the Loud Shirt Day at Mulleraterong Centre today with lots of variety on display.
Stolen jewellery seized in Hamilton
HAMILTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released images of allegedly stolen jewellery as part of ongoing burglary investigations.
Coleraine Casterton Medical Centre in danger of closing
THE Coleraine Casterton Medical Centre is believed to be in danger of closing towards the end of November.
Jobs decrease statewide
SHADOW treasurer, David Davis has criticised the State Government for the latest employment figures, claiming Victorian workers face fewer opportunities as jobs and working hours diminish.
Postal worker strike today
POSTAL and freight services are set to be impacted by a 24-hour strike today as three major logistics companies grapple with pressure from the Transport Workers Union (TWU) to agree with demands about pay and job security.
‘Primed’ Currie looking to maintain undefeated pro record
It has been almost 12 months since former Casterton boxer Ethan “Beefy” Currie last stepped in the ring for a professional fight, but he...
