VINNIES has always been a great option for people looking for an alternative to paying full price for clothes and many useful bargains have been procured from their racks and shelves.

A YEAR 9 student from the Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) completed the three-day Syrian Ration Challenge last month, eating the same food rations Syrian refugees eat in urban refugee camps in Jordan.

VICTORIA’S lockdown won’t be ending tonight, but the State Government has yet to confirm how much longer the restrictions will be in place.

REPRODUCTION is a ‘growth industry’ in south-west Victoria, with Western District Health Service (WDHS) reporting a major rise in births this year.

A LOCAL kelpie is set to compete against 11 other working dogs in a unique trans-Tasman competition next month.

WORKS to redevelop Cox Street are set to start soon, with the Southern Grampians Shire awarding the $3.18 million tender for the project this week.

VICTORIA has been plunged into another five-day lockdown, leaving the region’s businesses frustrated as they were forced to shut again.

THE Hamilton Basketball Association (HBA) has been dealt a massive blow after it only just returned for the first time in almost two months with the COVID-19 statewide lockdown causing uncertainty for the association.

PORT Fairy continues to battle an injury crisis, as two more players joined the club’s injury list during the purple and gold’s round 10 loss to the Hamilton Kangaroos.

LOCAL sport in regional areas continues to be impacted by COVID-19 as a recently announced five-day snap lockdown has caused headaches for leagues and committees all around the state.