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THOUSANDS of firefighters will soon be sporting new boots as CFA goes to market to find the perfect fit for their female firefighters.

IT’S that time of year again when you can get out in the fresh air and enjoy some live outdoor music in the majestic Hamilton Botanic Gardens for the ‘Music in the Gardens’ sessions beginning this Sunday, December 15, from 2-4pm.

NEW data from Victoria’s child employment regulator shows kids in regional Victoria are more likely to join the workforce before the age of 15 than those in metropolitan Melbourne.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) fireworks display will be back to light up the skies this New Year’s Eve with a new location at Lake Hamilton.

HAMILTON Police crime investigation unit (CIU) is investigating a major theft in the early hours of Monday morning at a dealership in Hamilton.

THE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has called on the Government to commit additional funding to address Australia’s GP shortage after 1504 junior doctors have accepted specialist training for 2025, which includes completing at least a year of training outside a major metropolitan area.

GOOD Shepherd College (GSC) students had recent success at the Maryborough Energy Breakthrough event.

A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago

JUST-released family violence statistics for the year 2023/24 in the Southern Grampians region have shown a concerning rise in both number and rate of incidents in just 12 months, the rise beginning from the year 21/22 after dropping from 20/21.

WANNON MP, Dan Tehan, has encouraged local community organisations across Wannon to apply for funding through the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants.

CALTEX Hamilton has brought life back to the prominent corner of Lonsdale and Thompson St and will be run by locals to serve the community.

THE Hamilton Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Centre has invited the community to an end of year presentation, celebrating the local volunteers and riders, and the Christmas spirit.