A SHORT unscheduled Southern Grampians Shire Council meeting was held at midday on Friday to resolve a small ‘technicality’ in the Cox Street Redevelopment project and give the green light to move the project forward.

THE Little Vic Bike Ride will roll out of Halls Gap tomorrow with 1500 riders, volunteers, and support staff on board for the 235-kilometre event.

THE Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) could have a new club next season with a push to resurrect the Coleraine Cricket Club.

HEALTH and medical services in regional areas were addressed in the Federal Budget on Tuesday night, with the Western District Health Service (WDHS) coming out a winner in their campaign to get an MRI scanner.

IT was a podium finish for local, Scott Riley, in a recent drag meet with a twist.

COST of living pressures - caused by skyrocketing fuel and grocery prices - were front and centre of locals’ minds, with some relief offered through Tuesday night’s Budget.

FOLLOWING the announcement that the Federal Government will establish a new headspace hub in Hamilton, Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) chief executive, Rowena Clift said it was sure to be an asset for the area.

THE Federal Government recently announced another round of country airport funding to share in $29 million available to support vital safety and accessibility upgrades.

DAIRY farmers have until March 31, 2022 to cast their vote in the 2022 Dairy Poll.

THE HAMILTON branch of the worldwide organisation, Anglican Church Mothers’ Union, is hosting their annual Anglican Book Fair and this year they are celebrating their 30th anniversary of fundraising.