Volunteer firefighters upskill at planned burn
A PLANNED burn exercise in Broadwater allowed over 100 volunteer firefighters to undertake much needed training on Sunday, following a quiet fire season.
Simkin recognised for 50 years with Lions
HAMILTON Lions Club member, Brian Simkin was awarded with a medallion, certificate and chevron last Wednesday night, recognising him for 50 years of dedicated service to the community.
Another zero day as regions prepare for vaccine rollout
VICTORIA has recorded its third straight day of zero COVID-19 cases, following the easing of restrictions on Saturday.
Spotlight on roads
REGIONAL roads are again in the spotlight with RACV calling on locals to nominate the state’s worst stretches, but a local truck operator believes no amount of lobbying will change the conditions in the south-west.
Senior season set for start
AFTER almost a year without basketball, the Hamilton Basketball Association’s (HBA) senior competition will kick off next week.
COVID rules ease
VICTORIA will return to COVIDSafe Summer settings from today, meaning mask wearing would only be mandatory in “high risk settings” and more visitors would be allowed in private homes.
McArdle pleads guilty
A FORMER Hamilton man who punched a woman in the face and broke her nose has been fined $2000 and ordered to undertake anger management counselling in court this week.
Old Scullion’s building given new life
BROWN Bird Haus has been rapidly growing and evolving over the past three years and today is no different as it starts its journey on Gray Street.
A journey to a happy and healthy life
AFTER many years of feeling unhappy and having a negative image of herself, local woman Tay Mcinnes decided enough was enough.
Community rallies behind family after it loses all in house fire
A BELOVED family home has been destroyed in a “tragic” house fire in Willatook.
New stores fill CBD
SHOPFRONTS are being snapped up across the Greater Hamilton region as many locals look to take the next step in their small business ventures.
RSL hopeful parade will go ahead
HAMILTON RSL Sub-Branch members are remaining “hopeful” that the traditional parade and dawn services can go ahead this ANZAC Day.
Council team on the move
SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council's new customer service initiative aims for all residents of the shire to find it easier to access council services. ...
