A SHORTAGE of international backpackers working on vineyards, coupled with private burn-offs and bushfires have had a damaging effect on local winemakers.

Volcano centre expands
PENSHURST Volcanoes Discovery Centre (VDC) is set to expand and improve its displays with a substantial injection of funding by way of a $290,000 grant from the State Government.

THE Andrews Labor Government is taking another step towards making renting fairer and safer for all Victorians, with new rules set to come into effect on Monday.

VICTORIA reached a milestone on Tuesday, with the state recording no active COVID-19 cases for the first time in more than three months.

AMBULANCE Victoria is putting the call out for more volunteer first responders in the Southern Grampians’ smaller towns to help residents needing an ambulance.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos had their first hit out of 2021, taking on Sebastopol on Saturday.

THE Western Speedway season has ended prematurely with Saturday’s event cancelled due to low car counts.

JAYDEN Riddle made the trip down to Melbourne on Saturday in an attempt to claim the Victorian Silver Welterweight Title at Melbourne Pavilion.

GRAMPIANS has claimed the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade premiership, defeating Hamilton by three wickets at Melville Oval on Saturday.

HAMILTON croquet players had a successful outing at the South West Croquet Championships last week with a winner and a runner-up.