Doing it for the kids
THE 90th anniversary of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal (GFA) will look different this year for local branches which have been forced to come up with creative ways to help raise money.
Volcano centre expands
Volcano centre expands
PENSHURST Volcanoes Discovery Centre (VDC) is set to expand and improve its displays with a substantial injection of funding by way of a $290,000 grant from the State Government.
Changes to renting laws come into play on Monday
THE Andrews Labor Government is taking another step towards making renting fairer and safer for all Victorians, with new rules set to come into effect on Monday.
COVID-19 milestone
VICTORIA reached a milestone on Tuesday, with the state recording no active COVID-19 cases for the first time in more than three months.
Great turnout at Art and Photography Exhibition
PENSHURST’S annual Art and Photography Exhibition saw “hundreds” of people visit the Penshurst Hall to view an array of art and photography over the weekend.
Regions “miss out”
RAMPIANS Tourism has joined forces with Victoria’s 10 other regional tourism boards to call on federal tourism minister, Dan Tehan, to expand the ‘half-price flights’ initiative to more airports in the state.
Good Friday Appeal bake sale returns
AFTER missing last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Good Friday Appeal Fundraising Bake and Produce Sale will return next week.
A change in paths an enjoyable experience
THE pandemic has created fresh opportunities for laid-off city workers looking to form new paths in rural Victoria.
Southern Grampians L2P Program looks for volunteers
FOR learner drivers, logging 120 hours of supervised driving can be tough, especially when they don’t have access to a vehicle or supervising driver, but the TAC L2P program is helping to change that.
Hutchins dodges jail
A SOUTH-WEST magistrate has told a Hamilton man he would have jailed him if the law had allowed this week.
Smelter’s future secured
THE future of Portland’s aluminium smelter has been secured for the next five years, with Alcoa announcing a new energy deal and government funding to keep the plant running.
Expert backs vaccine
DESPITE global concerns raised with the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccination, infectious diseases specialist, Joe Sasadeusz said the Federal Government should continue its rollout of the vaccine.
Study hub extends hours
The Southern Grampians Study Hub (CUC Southern Grampians) has extended its operating hours from Monday 2 March, offering greater flexibility for all attending classes...
