FINAL plans are in the pipeline to bring the Casterton P&A Society Show back to full strength after three long years.

DIGBY’S volunteer firefighters were recognised late last month for their contributions and dedication to keeping local communities safe.

ONE look at Carapook’s volunteer fire brigade, which has marked its 80th year on the front lines against fires near and far, says it all – a long and proud history, centuries of combined experience and the several families with whom volunteer firefighting is a heritable trait in the genes, continued through the generations.

LOCAL fire danger rating signs have now been replaced, bringing them in line with a new, standardised Australia-wide rating system.

THE Little Athletics season is back underway, with a session at Island Park last Friday to get the next generation of local athletes ready and raring to go for the coming weeks.

DESPITE a Victorian State Election being less than two months away, a survey of district residents reveals little knowledge of – and minimal interest in – the subject.

CASTERTON DISTRICT started its A Grade season on a winning note, defeating St Andrew’s by 30 runs at Island Park.

LOCAL landholders are reminded to think twice and seek advice before removing native plants from private or public land – to conserve the environment, protect cultural heritage and avoid facing significant penalties.

ALL are welcome to enjoy a morning out on the Kelpie Trail, around the Ess Lagoon, for next Sunday’s colour run and walk.

A GREEN waste bin will be at least another year away – and how many more bins Glenelg Shire residents will get is still to be decided.