THE Moyne Shire Council has a new mayor after Cr Ian Smith was elected to the role at Tuesday’s Council meeting, with outgoing mayor, Cr Foster elected deputy mayor.

ONE of the stalwart community shows that has typically graced the pages of The Spectator for a preview (or review) article at this time of year will be missing in 2023, unless you want to count this one informing of its cancellation.

THE Hamilton Hurricanes will continue their run of home Country Basketball League (CBL) games when they host Millicent at HILAC on today at 1pm.

SOUTHERN Grampians Year 8 students and community members gathered on Wednesday to celebrate our young people’s achievements and our local community’s work to strengthen mental health through the delivery of Live4Life.

TEN cars rolled back into Portland on Monday afternoon, after a weekend of good memories driving all over the state to celebrate their efforts to raise $11,250 for Portland District Health’s South Ward.

THE co-accused involved in one of several skirmishes that broke out on Christmas Eve outside The Caledonian Hotel last year led to a shearing contractor being charged with affray and assault but no conviction.

HAMILTON and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade ladder leader, Casterton District, host fellow top four opponent St Andrew’s at Island Park today, with both sides entering the game in positive form after winning last weekend.

A CLOUD is still hanging over the future of the Glenthompson Outdoor Swimming Pool following a recent Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) meeting with local residents.

AN unusual team of Portland residents will be taking on next Sunday’s 3 Bays marathon, with four walkers with a combined age of 305 set to hit the track as part of the Portland Runners Club Running Festival.

LOCAL derbies highlight the third round of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) B-C grade, as two veteran players set records for their respective clubs today.