CRIME across the Southern Grampians decreased by 8.6 per cent in the year ending December 31, 2021, with the number of criminal incidents decreasing from 829 to 758, according to the Crime Statistics Agency.

‘BATS and cracks’ would be an apt short phrase for describing the problems ailing the Old Shire Hall in Coleraine’s main street.

MANY people share the overflow of fruit and vegetables from their garden with neighbours in jams or sauces during autumn but the risk of spreading Queensland fruit fly (QFF) is an issue people shouldn’t ignore.

LOCAL sporting events are set for a boost in the region with a new Regional Sports Events fund set up.

HAMILTON will see its first major solar power farm soon with plans for a facility on a 75-hectare property about seven kilometres south-west of the town.

THE Johnny Mullagh Championship Cup was played out at the weekend, continuing the March long weekend tradition in Harrow.

MOSSWOOD Wildlife sanctuary owner and koala carer, Tracey Wilson of Koroit, has contributed to the release of the new draft Victorian Koala Management Strategy concerning Victoria’s koala population.

LIVING as a successful independent playwright two years ago, Michael Gray Griffith reflects on the recent changes in Australia that have permanently altered his career and his life.

WITH the Greater South West Junior Football League shifting to an Under-17 format in 2022, Cavendish is one team set to field a side in all three age groups.

IT was a busy weekend on the roads with Hamilton Police Highway Patrol working alongside Uniform Police from Hamilton, Branxholme, and Penshurst to complete Operation Arid, a state-wide road safety blitz.