REGIONAL Victoria may see restrictions ease faster than metropolitan Melbourne, as premier, Daniel Andrews confirmed two separate roadmaps out of lockdown would be announced on Sunday.

THE State Government will be able to extend its state of emergency for another six months, after the controversial amendment was narrowly passed through the parliament’s upper house on Wednesday morning.

HAMILTON’S Elle Rhook has taken out the top honour at this year’s genU artX virtual exhibition.

WITH rates notices rolling in across the Southern Grampians Shire this week, one local said he was frustrated and felt farmers had been left to bear the brunt of the rates rise.

“WHEN I see people I used to serve in the supermarket as a kid, suffering with dementia, or the lady you say hello to every day in the street a few months ago … it’s bloody heartbreaking.” That heartbreak translates into the latest marathon challenge for local personal trainer, Jan Murphy, who will hit the […]

CASTERTON’S saleyards are being launched into the age of technology, with all future sales to be broadcast online. Glenelg Shire Council Chief Executive, Greg Burgoyne and Councillor Karen Stephens visited the local livestock trading centre on Friday to announce the move, which was applauded by livestock agents. “All our accreditation is in line and ag […]

USED cars are becoming an increasingly popular option among residents as local businesses try and keep up with demand.

THE Daniel Bowman trained Justaroundmidnight was a dominant winner of the 2020 Heywood Cup at Casterton on Sunday.

AS the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation and isolation becomes the norm, people’s mental health is being tested.

LOCAL groups across the Great South Coast are working together to reduce suicide rates as part of a new mental health initiative.