WOMEN living in poverty is estimated to have risen by four percent in the Southern Grampians Shire in the five years between 2016 and 2021.

South-west Victorian dairy farmers have learnt about the potential benefits of virtual fencing to manage herd grazing and movement during a New Zealand study tour.

ROCKLANDS Reservoir and Lake Eildon will continue to provide top quality Murray cod fishing, as the annual closed season begins elsewhere on Friday in many rivers and lakes.

WITH ever-expanding services assisting people facing food insecurity, Warrnambool and District Food Share has recently changed its name to Western District Food Share.

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

AT the age of 92, one would ordinarily expect to be winding down, taking it easy and enjoying retirement.

The ‘Making Our Farms Safer’ project has been delivered by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) with funding supplied by the Victorian government. An evaluation report compiled by Quantum Market Research the VFF is the most recognised organisation to have a voice on health and safety and that safety advice is more credible.

AT Tuesday’s Moyne Shire Council meeting, Councillors approved $104,320 in funding to be distributed to event organisers right across the shire.

PROPERTY data, information, analytics and services provider, CoreLogic have recorded the number of houses for sale in the Southern Grampians Shire has decreased by 25.5 per cent in the last 12 months.

FAR Western Bowls competition commences on September 10. as the first day of a championship, Mixed Pairs, and then we move to the men’s section fours.