SOUTH-WEST police were kept busy over the weekend, after a hiker went missing near Nelson on Friday.

THE agony of this painstakingly slow lifting of restrictions is patience-testing indeed.

MELBOURNE residents who own properties in the Southern Grampians Shire are now able to apply to visit the region get their properties prepared for bushfire season

REGIONAL Victorians will soon be able to attend indoor church services, hit the gym and use indoor swimming facilities as further easing of COVID-19 restrictions come into effect tomorrow.

WITH the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) season set to get underway on Saturday, it will be a lot different for players and spectators.

GREATER Western Sydney AFL star and Dartmoor product, Jeremy Cameron, is eyeing off a return to Victoria in 2021 after nominating Geelong as his preferred club going into the free agent period.

HEYWOOD’S Sam Woodall is eyeing off a podium finish in the Professional Bull Riding (PBR) Australia rankings after his inaugural PBR victory at the Rockhampton Invitational Event 2 in Queensland last Saturday.

ONE avid Geelong fan will be watching on from an unfamiliar environment for tonight’s AFL Grand Final.

LOCAL churches have been left frustrated by the State Government’s decision to not allow indoor gatherings at churches, while continuing to increase allowed indoor capacity for other venues.

JOEYS of one of the most endangered variety of wallaby have been spotted in the Grampians National Park during September and October.