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.
“POWER GRAB” ACCUSATIONS
PREMIER, Daniel Andrews has been accused of a “power grab” after announcing this week he would seek to alter legislation to allow the current state of emergency to be extended for up to 12 months.
Passion for animals turns into full-time job
FEEDING five metre crocodiles, handling snakes, caring for koalas, and hosting weekly wildlife segments to over 20,000 people globally are some of the career highlights of local, Nick Petropoulos.
REGION’S CASES DROP
VICTORIA has recorded its lowest daily increase in COVID-19 cases in almost two months, with 116 new infections reported on Monday.
Ararat man wins lotto
AN Ararat retiree got the shock of his life when he tuned in to the Saturday night TattsLotto draw and realised his long-held lottery...
