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THE population of Milltown exploded on the weekend as close to 1000 people flocked to the 2024 Old Time Wood Days.

WHILE numerous hospitals across the state have reportedly failed to meet their target of having 14 days of available cash, comparatively Western District Health Service (WDHS) is tracking very well sitting at 10 days at the end of the financial year.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) has released their calendar of celebrations for the lead-up to Christmas, with Hamilton hosting a significant number of events and looking festive for this most wonderful time of the year.

THE annual Hamilton Christmas Busking Competition will be returning to the streets of Hamilton this holiday season, with the expectation it will bring a positive atmosphere to the CBD.

Situated amongst other new homes, in the desirable township of Tarrington, this contemporary four-bedroom brick residence is sure to impress.

THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1am on Monday, November 25, for municipalities in CFA’s South West region including the Southern Grampians Shire, the Moyne Shire and the Glenelg Shire.

THIS Sunday, November 17 is DonateLife Thank You Day, a national day to acknowledge the generosity of organ and tissue donors, which hits home for Hamilton’s Mitton family who in 2019 received a life-saving liver transplant for their son, Max.

AS the sun continues to brighten the region, Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) was excited to recently announce that pools across the Shire will open to the public on Sunday, December 1.

THE Australian and Victorian Governments will be jointly funding the strengthening of the Grange Burn bridge on the Henty Highway, near Hamilton, to improve network efficiency and safety for all road users.

VICTORIANS have saved a billion drink containers from landfill in the first 12 months of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic).

THE Port Fairy Repair Café will open its last event for the year this Saturday, November 16 from 10am-12pm for members of the community who would like some cherished items fixed.

HIRL Mud Gallery in Gray Street has recently been the deserved recipient of a small Southern Grampians Shire community grant which has enabled the installation of 12 spotlights to enhance the array of local artists’ works.