RURAL women across the state can now apply for the 2023 Rural Women’s Network Leadership and Mentoring Programs.

A SELL-OUT audience attended the recent premiere of a locally-made short film ‘Mabel & Switch’, screened at Warrnambool’s Capitol Cinema and produced by former born and raised Hamilton man, Gareth Colliton.

THREE teams remain undefeated after the revamped Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) D grade competition reached the Christmas Break after an incredibly wet start to the summer.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE VALUES VOTES
RECENTLY a district reader proffered the view that you wouldn’t give a raw 18-year-old free rein to run the family farm and that the country would be in better shape if the voting age started at 50.
Interesting comment but obviously tongue-in cheek.

WHILE it was a sad day, it was also a good day of sales and a big turn up for the finale at Warrnambool’s iconic South West Victorian Livestock Exchange (SWVLX) on Wednesday.

THERE was cause for celebration at Western District Health Service (WDHS), after it achieved full acute accreditation in its latest quality audit.

AS summer settles in and Southern Grampians sees the mercury rise above 30 degrees, locals are being urged to remain vigilant, put their health first and never leave others, including pets, in warm cars.

LOOKING back at the last 12 months, our photography department took a little time to select their best eight photos from 2022.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) adopted new Community Local Laws at its unscheduled meeting on Wednesday December 21, 2022, with several significant changes passed, that will impact the community.

AS everyone sets their sights on 2023, police and CFA are reminding people not to let illegal fireworks ignite tragedy this New Year’s Eve.