JACKIE Peacock is in Alice Springs ready for the Finke Desert Race that starts this weekend - although the fortnight leading up to the event has gone substantially different than planned.

RESIDENTS will have a second opportunity to share their thoughts on the shire’s plan to sell a vacant block of land used as an “informal community space”.

THE Western District Health Service (WDHS) will have 600 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available for people aged 40-49 next week.

FORMER Hawkesdale-Macarthur coach, Lachie Reichman has decided to hang up the boats after he suffered a career-ending knee injury during the club’s Mininera and District Football League round five clash against Woorndoo-Mortlake.

COMMUNITY sport is back this weekend with the State Government easing restrictions to allow training and competitions for all ages to resume.

MILLY Tapper continues to create history, announced as one of the final two members of Australia’s table tennis team for the Tokyo Olympics.

JAMES Henry has loved drawing for as long as he can remember, the former Cavendish local has been living in America for the past seven years successfully pursuing his passion of art, lighting up Los Angeles streetscapes with his murals.

THE number of building permits issued in the south-west has risen in the last financial year following in the shadow of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant and lower interest rates, but there are signs the trend has peaked.

THERE was a huge sigh of relief all over the state this morning as acting premier, James Merlino announced further easing of restrictions in regional Victoria and the end of the lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne.

THE 2021 Winter Solstice Fun Run will hit the road on June 20, COVID-19 circumstances permitting, with more than enough runners to make the annual event a success.