Caution feeding cereal straw in the lead up to joining
DISAPPOINTING spring pasture growth in Western and Northern Victoria means farmers are turning to alternative feed sources to help ewes regain condition after lambing.
Spectator Retro
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
Call for Virtual Fencing
THE Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) is calling on the Victorian Government to remove the regulatory barriers preventing farmers from taking advantage of virtual fencing technology.
Konongwootong CFA honours locals
The Konongwootong Fire Brigade has awarded life memberships to several of its most dedicated members; the awards recognise the commitment and invaluable contributions to the community over many decades.
Terry looks back at Monivae life
LONG-TERM staff member, Terry Molan retired this week after 41 years of teaching at Monivae College.
25 years of RCH diabetes care
THE Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) recently celebrated 25 years of sending doctors to Western District Health Service (WDHS) to provide endocrinology and diabetes support to young people.
Call to address local childcare shortage
COUNCILS across south-west Victoria are calling on the Commonwealth to boost funding and support to ease the region’s childcare crisis.
Youth outdoor pool party next week
ALL are welcome to kick off the summer holidays next week with the Southern Grampians Shire Council’s youth pool party.
School Duxes announced
TENS of thousands of students around Victoria received their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results Thursday morning, showcasing the hard work of many local students.
Mortlake road fatality
MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Mortlake on Thursday afternoon.
Glenthompson pool stay of execution
AT the first meeting of the new Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC), Cr Katrina Rainsford took the opportunity to again raise the closure of the Glenthompson War Memorial Swimming Pool.
New partnership seeks to enhance on-farm safety
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has partnered with leading Australian farm safety software developer AirAgri to fast-track farmers access to new technology to enhance on-farm safety.
Vox pop – we take it to the streets
"What do you think should happen at the old Walker's building in Lonsdale Street?"
