Walk against family violence
NEXT Saturday, November 30, is Hamilton Rotary’s, Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence.
Solid results continue for Victorian dairy industry
A new report has found Victorian dairy farm profits in 2023-24 were above the long-term average for the fifth consecutive year.
WDHS recognised with healthy food award
WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) has been honoured with the prestigious award for “Keeping People Healthy and Safe in the Community” at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
Not-for-profit opportunity
BENDIGO-BASED charitable foundation, Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR), have been seeking three Victorian communities to partner with in a five-year, place-based program that will strengthen the capacity of local not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) and community groups to undertake vital work in their communities.
Historical Society celebrates 50 years
THE Mt Rouse and District Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary last Sunday, a testament to the interest in the town’s remarkable history.
Council auditing bins in new campaign
AS part of a statewide push to improve recycling and sustainability practices, Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) will be partnering with Sustainability Victoria to launch a new campaign aimed at educating residents about enhanced recycling methods and services.
Roundabout incident
EMERGENCY services were called to the roundabout intersection of Gray and Thompson Streets on Wednesday after an Australia Post employee fell from his motorcycle. There was a mechanical issue with the bike causing the rider to fall.
Stolen trailer and five motorbikes
THIEVES have brazenly stolen a trailer from an address in Fyfe Street, Hamilton in the early hours of last Sunday morning and used it to steal five motorbikes locally worth more than $30,000.
New trucks for CFA training
CFA is boosting its driver training capability across Victoria thanks to 10 new driver training trucks along with additional driving educators.
Register now for drought one-on-one advisory service
EXPRESSIONS of interest are open for farmers in drought-affected areas of south-west Victoria for a free one-on-one consultation with a farm advisor.
Council elect Heslin for mayor
ON Wednesday, November 20 at 5.30pm a statutory meeting which lasted less than 20 minutes was held to elect the new Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) mayor.
Stopping the Press, and why
THE four mastheads published by the Hamilton Spectator Partnership will cease operation the week before Christmas.