PORTLAND Aluminium is a step closer to survival after the federal government announced it would underwrite the money the smelter loses over the next four years when it powers down on days electricity use surges. While its long-term future is still dependent on a power deal, which at least one observer believes could be announced […]

THE Portland Croquet Club is celebrating some impressive victories at the South West Croquet Association Championships in Warrnambool. John Murfett took out the division one Golf title while in Association croquet Michael Edwards took out division two, Jan Logan won division three and Jeanette Sandeman came second place in division four. The championships are usually […]

THE South Coast Drag Racing Association has plenty to celebrate this week after successfully hosting the club’s first meeting of the 2020-21 season on Saturday afternoon. Ideal weather greeted drivers and spectators alike for the 5K Burnout event with three classes of vehicle up and running – six-cylinders, street class and elite class. The winner […]

PIGEON Ponds has gone back-to-back, winning the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) Twenty-20 final against Grampians at Melville Oval on Sunday.

COLLEGE further cemented its top two spot on the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade ladder with a 92-run victory against St Andrew’s on Saturday.

TAHARA claimed a huge upset on Saturday, defeating St Andrew’s in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) B grade competition.

THE job market is expected to boom in the Grampians region with over 1000 new roles likely to be available in the next five years.

A 38-YEAR-OLD Craigieburn woman died when she fell from the Boroka Lookout in the Grampians on Saturday afternoon. Victoria Police will begin to prepare a report for the corner this week after she slipped on a barrier about 3pm. SES and police retrieved the woman's body from the scene after about six hours. Her death […]

HAMILTON’S lack of services for homeless people has complicated an already punishing issue for many homeless people in south-west Victoria, including Graeme Robertson.

AFTER 37 years’ worth of financial support to the sheep and wool industry both in Hamilton and across the state, the Ross McKenzie Trust has awarded its last fellowship.