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Wednesday, October, 30, 2024
Hamilton 10/20
 
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Casterton freak storm turns town into icy chaos 
SEVERAL local SES units were part of the emergency effort that attended to the multiple callouts in Casterton late Wednesday afternoon when the township was lashed by a freak storm.
THE damage bill is set to soar for businesses and residences in Casterton after it was hit by an intense hail storm late Wednesday afternoon, with (inset) hail stones as big as golf balls. Photo: KRISTY MCDONALD, CASTERTON NEWS / SUPPLIED.

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FOUR fatalities across south-west Victoria have left communities reeling in recent days. The family of Jim and Carmel Madden released a statement and photo following their passing at Tower Hill on Friday morning when a truck left the Princes Highway and ploughed into their home. Photo: SUPPLIED.
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.
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
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.
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.

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EMILY Iredell and Tricia Schiller claimed the Junior and Senior Sportswoman of the Year awards on Monday night. Photo: ADAM HILL
THE 2024 Sportswoman of the Year awards night held extra significance, as Tricia Schiller and Emily Iredell won the senior and junior awards on Monday night.
THE annual Hamilton Sportswoman of the Year Awards will take place tomorrow with 18 nominees across the junior and senior award sections.
WORLD-CLASS researchers from universities in three states together with Dairy Australia and Food Innovation Australia Limited, are undertaking research into antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. Photo: SPEC FILE.
DAIRY Australia and Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) are joining forces with leading Australian researchers to support dairy veterinarians and farmers to monitor and benchmark their animal health, antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance.
AGRICULTURE Victoria has a range of online tools available to assist farmers in assessing the volume of water in their dams and how long that water may last.
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EMILY Iredell and Tricia Schiller claimed the Junior and Senior Sportswoman of the Year awards on Monday night. Photo: ADAM HILL
THE 2024 Sportswoman of the Year awards night held extra significance, as Tricia Schiller and Emily Iredell won the senior and junior awards on Monday night.
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.
Rory Carter sits in front of some of his work in his Three Capes Gallery in Short Street, Portland.
PORTLAND is home to a new art gallery located in a former butcher’s shop.
A steady stream of visitors made their way to the Portland Fire Brigade station for the unit’s Open Day on Sunday.
CATS skipper, Diarmid Cleary, boots the team into attack during Saturday’s clash against East Gambier. Photo: FRANK MONGER PHOTOGRAPHY.
“ON the road again, Just can't wait to get on the road again.”
GLENELG Shire Council has released its draft budget 2024-225 and ratepayers have until 17 May to have their say on the council’s spending and rating plans for the next year.
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