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EARLIER this week, several of regular Harrow locals involved with their long-running Sound and Light show were invited to Government House to participate in the annual pre-Melbourne Cup reception, much to their great excitement.

BAIMBRIDGE College have been excited to announce their school captains, Issy Dahl and Ontaj Gould and school leaders, Keely Beaton and Austin Donoghue for 2025.

A DUNKELD woman has had an unfortunate encounter recently with an eastern grey kangaroo which left her requiring surgery.

FINAL results are in for the ‘other’ major political race for the election of seven councillors to the Southern Grampians Shire Council.

HAMILTON woman, Donna Perkins has put the call out to anyone who can assist in any way, either monetarily or with building skills to help her friend, Rhea Kelly come home from hospital.

WITH applications now open, Lowan MP and Deputy Leader of The Nationals’, Emma Kealy has encouraged local history groups to consider applying for funding through the Local History Grants Program, with up to $15,000 available per grant.

NOMINATIONS for the 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Community Awards, presented on Australia Day, are now open until November 29.

WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) has invited the community to attend its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to provide updates on key healthcare achievements and the opportunity to engage with leadership about future projects and service direction.

SEVERAL local brigades attended a fire in the township of Coleraine in Trangmar Street on Saturday afternoon.

WITH the warmer weather approaching, residents can dispose of green waste for free at the Hamilton Transfer Station between Monday, November 4 and Sunday, November 10.

THE time to prepare for the upcoming fire season is here, with Southern Grampian Shire Council (SGSC)’s Municipal Fire Prevention Officers set to commence property inspections across the Southern Grampians over the coming weeks.

THE Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) on Monday warned the outlook for the fire season in Victoria, particularly in western Victoria, is looking particularly dire, with record low rainfall and low soil moisture readings creating ideal conditions for bushfires.