SEVENTY-FIVE Victorian emergency services personal have now been deployed to assist with the severe damage caused by Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia.

AT 100 years old, Willaura’s Alma Sloper has been recognised as part of the Victorian Government’s Recognising Senior Victorians initiative, celebrating notable Victorians living in aged care

THE fear their hometown will fade away if a nearby wind farm goes ahead has pushed members of the Hawkesdale community to take their fight to the Supreme Court.

THE final campdraft for the region is in action this weekend with the Hamilton Campdraft taking place at Gazette.

A PROMISING local cricketing prospect, Jess Field, continues to establish herself at the state level after another Victoria Country appearance.

HAMILTON Cricket Club’s A grade premiership captain, Mitch Lang, is set for a new challenge, signing on to coach Koroit’s Division 2 side in the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association.

THE current property market boom has created an opportunity for two new Macarthur landowners planning to build Airbnb rentals.

THE pigeons outside Hamilton’s Commonwealth Bank and the mess they leave have again become a regular conversation around town.

THE local hospitality industry is facing a worker shortage crisis as businesses struggle to keep up with demand, with many job seekers opting to stay out of the workforce.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos have claimed their first Open win of the 2021 Hampden Football Netball League season, edging out Warrnambool by eight goals at Deakin University on Saturday.