THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have taken some steps to control pond weed at the Hamilton Botanic Gardens, after some locals had expressed disappointment in the cleanliness and safety of some of its features.

A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago

REVELATIONS, earlier this week, of a major wind farm development proposed for the Dundas Tableland red gum country (Spectator, 10 April 2024) suggest that it is timely to provide some background to the pros and cons of having a wind farm built on a grazing property.

PORT FAIRY Folk Festival was the location for a catch up with local Member of Parliament for South West Coast Roma Britnell.

PLANS for the proposed youth centre in central Hamilton continue to progress into real-world outcomes as a successful recent community forum had over 2000 people view the livestream and a decision regarding a new name was made.

DUE to the enthusiastic participation by the local community in the container deposit scheme (CDS) located at the Hamilton Bowls Club, the ‘reverse vending machine’ has been upgraded to double the capacity and allow for up to four users to return their containers at once.

THE petition calling for the Portland District Health helipad to be reopened is attracting considerable interest within the community, however the Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell is urging more Portlanders to get behind the push.

MICHELLE Payne made racing history with a royal of Penzance and closer to home, another ‘Little Girl’ is achieving big dreams with her own Prince.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have awarded the round two of the 2023/24 community grants to 22 general candidates, the grants (ranging from $552.72 to $15,000) were approved at a council meeting on Wednesday.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have informed residents that Stage One of two stages of the Cox Street Redevelopment is soon to be complete and the road to be reopened before ANZAC day, with the completion date set to Wednesday, April 24.