GLENELG Region Hockey Association began its 2024 season on Friday night, with games continuing through the weekend, with a host of new rules being implemented within the senior grades.

LAST Wednesday, the Wannon Nigretta Community Group (WNCG) members and Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) councilors met at the Thomas Clark Viewing Area to unveil signage and ‘The Wannon Falls,’ a painting by 19th Century artist, Thomas Clark.

A big field took part in Saturday’s par event with 71 men and 21 women playing.

AFTER eight years, boxing is set to return to Hamilton with an event scheduled at the Hamilton Showgrounds on May 5.

AMONG the numerous enterprises of Coleraine couple, Julie and Paul Kos who have successfully patented smoked eggs, one half of the team, can now add television star to their résumé.

YOUTH Fest are calling all skate, scoot, and BMX enthusiasts to get ready and show off their skills at the Youth Skate Fest, an event coming to the Coleraine and Hamilton Skate Parks.

FOLLOWING a burst of late summer heat, the season has turned decidedly autumnal.

FOLLOWING reports of asbestos -contaminated mulch at metropolitan playgrounds, Moyne Shire has taken proactive steps to ensure the mulch it uses is safe.

THE Roos had a late blow, losing Emma and Kellie Sommerville to work duties, leaving the Roos a little light on for experience in their Open clash against Camperdown, losing 63-43.

DAVID “Kochie” Koch visited the Southern Grampians Shire Council during last week to share his financial knowledge to help residents prepare for the future with a focus on areas prone to natural disaster, including Coleraine, Dunkeld and Balmoral.