Vet clinics break ground on new combined facility
GRAMPIANS Animal Health have begun construction for their new veterinary clinic on French Street, which will be an amalgamation of two local vet clinics and is expected to be completed by Easter next year.
New artists added
PORT Fairy Folk Festival has added more artists to its global line-up for 2025, with anticipation growing for the annual event taking place in the stunning seaside destination of Port Fairy on the March long weekend.
Monivae College announces 2025 school captains
MONIVAE College were excited to recently announce their 2025 School Captains, Phoebe Dunn and Luke Hannig.
SWTAFE celebrates industry collaboration award
A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND Aged Care Mobile Skills Lab that takes training on the road to rural areas has won a state-wide award for South West TAFE (SWTAFE).
Short-stay levy to impact regional tourism
SHORT- STAY rental platforms will be charged a 7.5 per cent levy by the Victorian Government in hope to increase availability and deliver more affordable long-term housing, which has caused uncertainty within regional Victoria’s tourism industry.
Women’s housing in Hamilton
TWENTY-FOUR new houses are being built in Hamilton for women and children at risk of homelessness, providing them with a place to call home.
eTicketing available soon for V/Line passengers
THE Victorian Government has introduced eTicketing for regional Victorians to make travelling on V/Line train and coaches services simpler.
SGSC receives tourism fund for region’s volcanic trail
THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) was recently awarded an Enable Tourism Funding Grant, which will go towards the development of the Greater Hamilton Volcanic Trail.
Spectator Retro
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
HSO set for 20th anniversary concerts
IT’S been two decades since the inception of the Hamilton Symphony Orchestra (HSO) with anticipation mounting for this year’s milestone concert.
Wannon sport and volunteer nominations open for 2024
WANNON MP, Dan Tehan MP, is calling for nominations for the 2024 Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards.
Campbell to run for Council
ONE-TIME AFL player now turned dairy farmer, Adam Campbell will nominating as a candidate in the upcoming Southern Grampians Shire Council election.
VALE Peter Gunning: An extraordinary life
Former professional athlete, Western Border football umpire, CFA volunteer, and district farmer, Peter Gunning of Konongwootong, will be remembered for his lifetime of volunteering...
