THE Glenelg-Southern Grampians region is tracking about the national average in unintentional drug-induced deaths, according to the latest data.

IT was a unique weekend for former local, Georgia Clarke, who made her second AFLW debut after swapping the hoops for the sash in the off-season.

PORTLAND’S division one netballers claimed victory in their must-win Hampden Netball League elimination final on Sunday, defeating South Warrnambool 42-39 at Hanlon Park.

WITH the handing down of a recommendation from the Select Committee Inquiry into recreational native bird hunting to ban the practice in Victoria, polarised reactions from individuals and groups on both sides of the issue have been swift and forceful.

ON Monday morning the Hamilton Ladies Probus Club celebrated their 35-year anniversary, where they had The Evergreens playing music and also hosted a morning tea.

THE 2023-24 season is officially under way after a delightful opening day on Saturday.

HEYWOOD senior footballer Nyawi Moore has taken out the South West District Football League’s highest individual honour, winning the league best and fairest award for the 2023 season with 25 votes.

ON Monday morning Trev’s Bargain Emporium started undergoing renovations, which consisted of replacing the windows of their shopfront and is expected to be completed today.

IT was a historic W.J. Lewis Medal count in Ararat, with Ararat Eagles tall utility, Jayden Wright, winning the 2023 Mininera and District Football League (MDFL) senior best and fairest to go back-to-back on Monday night.

MEAT & Livestock Australia (MLA) is looking to elect three producer representatives - one cattle, one sheep and one lot feeder - to its Board Selection Committee for a three-year term.