A RECORD level of capital expenditure of $22.54 million was approved on Wednesday evening by the Southern Grampians Shire Council as part of the 2021-22 budget, along with a change in the rating differential between Hamilton residents and those in rural areas.

THE WC & AC Miller Steeplechase over 3800m is the highlight race on another big day of jumps racing at Casterton tomorrow.

JOSH Rentsch and Vincent Huf are gearing up for big games this weekend after both were selected to take part in the Vic Country trial games.

ST ANDREWS Cricket Club has landed the biggest recruit for the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) off-season, signing experienced spin sensation, Russell Elton, from the Grampians Cricket Club.

REGIONAL Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions will again ease as of 11:59pm tonight, with the residents able to again visit family members in hospitals and care facilities.

LEARN for Life learners from the Southern Grampians Adult Education (SGAE) Hamilton campus prepared a high tea on Tuesday to celebrate the end of term.

ST Joseph’s Coleraine has seen a new role model join its ranks this year with Karl Dwyer stepping into the school’s principal role at the beginning of term one.

HARROW-BALMORAL is back on the winners list after thumping Taylors Lake by 128 points in the Horsham District Football Netball League (HDFNL) at Balmoral on Saturday.

THE Hamilton Olympic Swimming Club returned to the pool in a big way at the weekend, hosting a winter meet at HILAC on Sunday.

THE 2021 Melbourne Cup is set to visit the region with Coleraine hosting the annual tour next month.