Looking at long-term future of Hamilton transport network
THE Southern Grampians Shire and the State Government have come together to fund a develop a long-term strategy for the future of Hamilton’s transport network.
Pressure taken off
MORE people will be able to claim a rebate from the Australian Government when building a new home or undergoing substantial renovations as the Homebuilder construction commencement requirement has been extended.
Modified event takes place of Sheepvention
SHEEPVENTION is off the calendar for a second straight year due to the COVID-9 pandemic, but a new smaller event will take its place for this year.
Councillors vote to sell Moodie Ave block
SOUTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have voted to sell a vacant block of shire-owned land, despite community support for the land to be turned into a community space.
Duck hunting changes draw strong reactions
DUCK hunting season changes have been met with contrasting response as interested parties and stakeholders vie to garner public support for their opposing positions.
New Digby general store owners get started
TAKING over a small-town general store business was a step Gordon Cleaver was keen to make, and with his wife Karin as the new owners of the Digby Post Office and General Store, they are barely a week into the enterprise and eager to serve the local community.
Sharing the stories of south-west soldier settlers
A NEW book on stories of soldiers settling in the south-west post World War II will be launched by Warrnambool military historian, James Affleck on April 23, coinciding with the Anzac Day weekend.
High vaccination rate
AROUND 10 per cent of Southern Grampians residents have already received their first COVID-19 vaccination in the first four weeks of the region’s vaccine rollout, but younger people will have to wait after the State Government put AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold for those under 50 for at least two weeks.
Macarthur student receives academic scholarship
MACARTHUR’S Brae Todd has received $2000 through the Moyne Shire’s Academic Support Scholarships to help further her tertiary studies.
Hamilton History Centre launches WWII book
THE Hamilton History Centre published a new book on Thursday about the role Hamilton played during World War Two (WWII).
Setting a goal to support dad
A HAMILTON man has set himself an ambitious goal to ensure his father is able to continue enjoying life after a shock motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis last year.
Family stranded
A BALLARAT family has a unique story from their Port Fairy holiday after becoming trapped on Griffiths Island due to the wild weather on Sunday.
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...
