GUN offences in the Southern Grampians Shire have climbed more than five times in the twelve months to the end of June, jumping from 24.4 per 100,000 in 2022 to 140.9 in 2023.
A PARLIAMENTARY Inquiry has heard the Victorian Government has failed to meet its own targets to fix road networks due to funding cuts of $230 million from road safety programs over the past two years.
WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) is introducing a new model of maternity care, with the wellbeing of mothers and babies, as well as the long-term sustainability of the service at its heart.
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Emma Germano has labelled the Albanese Government’s plan to place a biosecurity protection levy on farmers as “a new tax on food and fibre”.
HAMILTON Community House Inc has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) flagship program; Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC).
A RECENT community open day at the Dunkeld Emergency Services Complex celebrated a major milestone for the Dunkeld Fire Brigade, with the official handover of three new fire-fighting vehicles and presentation of long service awards, including three life memberships.
THE Hamilton and District Cricket Association has announced the Hurricanes squads for the upcoming country week carnivals in Warrnambool (Under-17), Portland (Under-13) and Horsham (Under-15) in January.