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.
Junior firefighters set to battle in state champs
JUNIOR firefighters from Hamilton are looking forward to participating in the Victorian State Urban Junior Firefighter Championships which kick off Saturday at Mooroopna.
Poker machine losses up while Victoria economy is down
SOUTHERN Grampians and Glenelg Shire residents have lost more than $3 million to poker machines since gaming floors were reopened in November.
Ambulance Vic asks to save Triple Zero for emergencies
AMBULANCE Victoria is calling on the community to save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies, after its latest response time data revealed paramedics were receiving more calls for assistance since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Police investigate CBD damage
HAMILTON Police are investigating a series of damage offences at businesses along Lonsdale Street over the weekend. Signage and fences at KFC, McDonald’s and Chris’s Kebabs and Grill were damaged, with police collecting forensic evidence on Monday. Anyone with information about the damage can contact Hamilton Police on 5551 9100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anglican Book Fair tracks well at halfway
THE Anglican Book Fair has had a busy three weeks, having raised more than $7600 for a range of charities.
Australia’s vaccine target unlikely
AUSTRALIA looks unlikely to meet its goal of vaccinating four million people by next month, but the country’s health department secretary is “confident we can get those first doses into the arms of everybody by the end of October”.
Anzac Day tradition marches on
THE Hamilton RSL Sub-Branch is excited to welcome back the town’s Anzac Day March this year, after COVID-19 stopped it from going ahead last year.
Green light for Melville redevelopment
SOUTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have this week given their tick of approval to get started on redeveloping Melville Oval.
Emergency services get jab
LOCAL police, SES and CFA members were among the first in the region to receive the AstraZeneca jab at the Hamilton Base Hospital this week.
Need a lift, mate?
ADONIS Gym held Hamilton's first strongman competition on Sunday March 1, with competitors needing to give all of their strength in the categories of...
