GRANTS of up to $1,000 are on offer to schools and early learning centres across Australia for environmental projects.

CASTERTON District continued on from where it left on, smashing the Drews in its HDCA Under-14 clash at PP3 on Saturday morning.

DUNKELD will hold a farmers/makers market this Saturday - don't miss the chance to support local creatives and try some of the amazing produce from Grove Cottage Gourmet.

HELEN Stanislawski has been overwhelmed with support from the community, with phone calls, flowers, and offers of help since President Putin of Russia invaded her country of birth, Ukraine.

THE 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review was recently released to the public with a long list of recommendations covering mobile black spots, repairs to existing copper landlines, internet speeds, social impacts and better collaboration amongst various levels of government to deliver services to rural areas.

In this week’s Sports Wrap, the latest news from the Hamilton Croquet Club, Hamilton Bowling Club, Grangeburn Bowling Club and Hamilton Lawn Tennis.

WHEN Glenthompson kelpie breeder and trainer, Joe Spicer got a call from fellow dog trainer, Neil McDonald asking if he would be interested in filming a national television show showcasing the world of working dogs, he was apprehensive.

THE Super Sparkie Skiers are set to hit the water this weekend to participate in Ski For Life, a water ski event that aims to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

DEACON White continues to go from strength to strength in the sporting environment, selected as the only local in this year’s Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels Under-19 squad.

JAPANESE encephalitis virus (JEV) has claimed one life in Victoria with the death of a man from northern Victoria recorded by the Department of Health.