AN additional 10 cameras will be installed in high traffic areas in the Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) under phase two of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) rollout.

WHILE Moyne Shire welcomed the $11.1 million commitment from incumbent Wannon MP and Liberal Party candidate, Dan Tehan to upgrade some of its remote roads, Mayor Ian Smith has called on all Federal candidates to match a further commitment for critical dairy farming roads in the Shire.

SAFETY barriers are being installed this week on the Glenelg Highway east of Coleraine, covering a total of about 1.2 kilometres.

HAWKESDALE-MACARTHUR has maintained its unbeaten start to the Mininera and District Netball Association (MDNA) A grade season with a 21-goal win against Glenthompson-Dunkeld in wintry conditions on Saturday.

FOLLOWING in her mother and both her grandmother’s footsteps, Hamilton Medical Group (HMG) lead nurse, Katie Shepherd always knew she wanted to pursue a career in nursing - even in kinder, she would dress up as a nurse.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos remain on top of the Western Victoria Female Football League (WVFFL) ladder with a nine-point win against Tyrendarra at Yumbah Oval on Sunday.

WITH the Federal Election fast approaching, voters were given the opportunity to hear from, and interact with, the Wannon candidates on Monday night at The Spectator’s candidate forum at the Monivae Performing Arts Centre.

IF re-elected, the Coalition Government has pledged a $10 million lifeline to help regional newspapers in the face of dramatically rising costs, driven by global pressures that are affecting print production.

THERE has been some confusion over the opening of Hamilton’s early voting centre, which will open from 9am this Saturday, May 14.

IT has been a busy bowls season for Robyn Thomassen with no end in sight.