THE Lions’ Skin Check and Awareness Unit will be visiting Casterton on Saturday and Sunday, 14 and 15 May.

YOUNG farmers will receive a major leg-up after the Federal Government announced a $75 million investment to assist in first-time farm ownership.

VOTERS in next month’s Federal election will have the opportunity to hear from and question their Wannon candidates first-hand, when The Spectator hosts a candidate forum in Hamilton on Monday, 9 May.

THE State Government has announced new senior secondary school certificates combining VCE and VCAL to address the demand for jobs in trades, with $277.5 million in funding for what has been labelled the biggest reform to the system since the VCE’s inception.

Sport spotlight: World croquet day, Wombwell weekly win

CASTERTON Sandford struggled to keep up with a rampant South Gambier team on Saturday.

THE junior Cats had an incredible day on the courts on Saturday, with four wins and a single loss, where just one goal decided the game.

EXTRA-special guests and a brand new sponsor are just some of the latest exciting developments as planning continues for the 2022 Australian Kelpie Muster and Premier Working Dog Auction.

VISITORS to Gorman’s Art Gallery on Henty Street can vote for their favourite bite-sized artwork as part of the People’s Choice Award, as the gallery showcases local talent in the Impressions of Casterton 9 by 5 exhibition.

MOST Glenelg Shire ratepayers are set for a larger rate increase than normal in the new financial year, due to a major change in the way rates are calculated.