Independent inspires Wannon grassroots movement
THE woman who led a successful grassroots campaign to become the first independent member for the north-east Victorian electorate of Indi was in Yulecart last week to inspire a similar movement for Wannon in 2025.
Yulecart Hall present and correct
MORE than 60 past and present residents and students of the Yulecart School came together to celebrate 100 years since the construction of the charming bluestone Hall.
Dan on 900km charity run
A GROUP of Wannon electorate runners including Wannon MP, Dan Tehan, arrived in Terang recently finishing their charity run that started in Adelaide earlier this month.
Former Monivae College student to headline Coldplay concerts
SINGER, Emmanuel Kelly has hit the big time snagging the opening gig in support of global supergroup Coldplay when they kick off the Australian and New Zealand leg of their world tour this week.
Road crashes devastation
IT’S been a horror few days on south-west Victoria roads with a double fatality at Tower Hill on Friday morning, and on Sunday, a fatality at Caramut and another on the Glenelg Highway near Streatham.
South West prepares for upcoming fire season
VICTORIA’S emergency services recently held a pre-summer season briefing in Portland in preparation for the 2024/25 fire season.
Two-week lamb best
THE perfect length of time to age lamb for a delicious bite is 14 days, according to a new study out of Murdoch University.
Spectator Retro
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
Market to showcase Social Support creations
MEMBERS of the Western District Health Service (WDHS) Social Support Group will be selling their handmade products at a Spring Craft Market on October 29.
Long tradition continues with Coleraine Show
THE 2024 Coleraine Show will showcase a fun festivity of entertainment for the whole family on Saturday, November 2 from 8am-10pm at the Coleraine Showgrounds.
Garden sale fundraiser next weekend
THE Hamilton Area Rural Australians for Refugees (HARAR) is gearing up for its annual spring garden sale on Saturday, November 2, from 9.30am-12pm on the forecourt of the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre.
Coffee always a treat
THRILLED to open her third Coffeetreat’ coffee shop on Thursday in the Hub was (second from left) franchise owner, Chelsea Hayward with (from left) Liuzzi Property Group real estate agent, Andrew Crellin; Wannon MP, Dan Tehan, and Coffeetreat franchising manager, Grant Garraway.