Grampians fire fight

A BAND of lightning that crossed Western Victoria on Monday night started multiple fires in the district including in the Grampians at Yarram Gap and Mirranatwa that has burnt more than 7600 hectares so far with a coordinated response by emergency services from far and wide.

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A PHOTO taken of the fire that was burning out of control in the Grampians at Mirranatwa this week. Photo: SUPPLIED.

THE second ‘Music in the Gardens’ event will be held on January 5 between 2-4pm featuring the two Peters, Peter Cook OAM and Peter Milburn, among other artists. Photo: GLENN GUY.

Sunday ‘Music in the Gardens’

FOLLOWING the success of the first ‘Music in the Gardens’ session with the Evergreens, entertainment in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens will be back on January 5, 2025, from 2-4pm.

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Mayor’s Minute

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Christmas Window Competition winners

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Potholes in focus

WINDING up the year in Hamilton ahead of Christmas were Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Lowan MP Emma Kealy and her colleague, Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Danny O’Brien, on Tuesday.

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Significant spike in crime in the shire

THERE has been a 34.9 per cent rise in criminal incidents in the Southern Grampians Shire jumping from 772 in 2023 to 1076 for the year ending September 2024 according to the quarterly statistics released by the Criminal Statistic Agency this week.

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Safety advice for holidaying families

ALL have been urged to prioritise road safety and secure their homes over the summer holidays, particularly heading into the Christmas and New Year period where the risk increases.

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Juniors take to the court for HBA grand finals

Bombers flying high after flag win

Schools get creative for National Science Week

Sheepvention - Fun for the whole family

Sheepvention triumphs: bumper crowds and beautiful weather

WDHS Hospital Social Club Ball

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Discover Lombardy, a truly magnificent property displaying unmatched garden design and sophistication, resting on the edge of Hamilton with Grangeburn frontage and views of rolling farmland, this property is of significant scale and presence, meticulously curated for those with an eye for the extraordinary.

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Architectural Masterpiece with Lifestyle Focus and Epic Alfresco

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THE Hamilton Kangaroos will open their season with a round one clash at the newly redeveloped Melville Oval. Photo: GLEN GUY.

Roos set for 2025 opener at Melville Oval

THE Hamilton Kangaroos will open their 2025 Hampden Football Netball League campaign with a return to Melville Oval on April 5.

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Sunday ‘Music in the Gardens’

FOLLOWING the success of the first ‘Music in the Gardens’ session with the Evergreens, entertainment in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens will be back on January 5, 2025, from 2-4pm.

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Mayor’s Minute

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Miller claims top scorer, All Star five selection

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Christmas Window Competition winners

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Potholes in focus

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Dimond raises the bat for 500

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Significant spike in crime in the shire

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PORTLAND’S Country Basketball League women’s side claimed back-to-back championships on Saturday night at the Portland Basketball Stadium

Coasters claim back-to-back championships

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Portland local recognised by more than half a century of service

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Portland racing royalty

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Here’s this year’s dux

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Coasters hunt another championship with home court advantage

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Mo’s grown for Movember

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Portland protestors demand halt to seismic blasting

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Coasters through to home grand final

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CATS skipper, Diarmid Cleary, boots the team into attack during Saturday’s clash against East Gambier. Photo: FRANK MONGER PHOTOGRAPHY.

WINNING FEELING

“ON the road again, Just can't wait to get on the road again.”

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Time to comment on council rates and spending

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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Double the (pre-) love for shoppers

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