Ready for over 50s
WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) is set to begin vaccinating people over 50 in the coming days.
Esports cup comes to Hamilton for jam-packed weekend
FOR the first time, the Australian Esports League (AEL) will host a free esports event in Hamilton on May 29 and 30 - the Greater Hamilton Esports Cup.
Proposed dingo reintroduction labelled “reckless in the extreme”
WESTERN Victoria MP, Bev McArthur has called on the environment minister, Lily D’Ambrosio to ensure the proposal to reintroduce dingoes into the Grampians was scrapped when the Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan is ticked off later this year.
WDHS leading the state
WESTERN District Health Service’s (WDHS) ‘green’ menu has been recognised by the State Government for leading the way in promoting healthier food and drink options.
Hidden gems found beneath old Penshurst pub
SCATTERED remains from Penshurst’s old Mount Rouse Inn pub from the 18th and 19th century have been discovered by current landowner, Glen Cameron.
Terry McDonnell calls time on used car business
TERRY McDonnell has put his “heart and soul” into his car sale business which he was forced to close due to the inability to source vehicles.
Former Royal Australian Navy seaman shares Anzac Day reflection
ON Anzac Day, Australia and New Zealand pay tribute to all current and former members of the defence force, including those lost during service.
Local emergency services respond as Cyclone Seroja hits
SEVENTY-FIVE Victorian emergency services personal have now been deployed to assist with the severe damage caused by Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia.
A century not out, telling the tales of a fascinating life
AT 100 years old, Willaura’s Alma Sloper has been recognised as part of the Victorian Government’s Recognising Senior Victorians initiative, celebrating notable Victorians living in aged care
Macarthur real estate providing tourism potential
THE current property market boom has created an opportunity for two new Macarthur landowners planning to build Airbnb rentals.
What a mess – town’s pigeons strike again
THE pigeons outside Hamilton’s Commonwealth Bank and the mess they leave have again become a regular conversation around town.
Australian wool market bounces back twelve months on
AUSTRALIA’S wool fine wool growers are breathing easier, 12 months after the COVID-19 pandemic produced the sharpest percentage drop in the wool market in 17 years.
Careers expo for south west students
SECONDARY school students from across Hamilton, Portland, Heywood and Casterton are expected to converge on Warrnambool for a huge careers expo.
Up to 1200 students...
