MOYNE Shire councillors have knocked back a proposal to extend its independent noise testing to the proposed Ryan Corner Wind Farm near Port Fairy this week.

THE state’s mental health system is in “crisis mode” according to the final report from Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

HAMILTON and Alexandra College’s rowing team descended with 1700 other competitors on Nagambie Lake for the 2021 Rowing Victoria Senior State Championships.

THE Hamilton Hurricanes continued its squad season over the weekend, sending four teams to Colac for another weekend of junior games.

FINALS are just two days away for Hamilton and District Women’s Cricket Association players with semi-finals scheduled for tomorrow night.

A PLANNED burn exercise in Broadwater allowed over 100 volunteer firefighters to undertake much needed training on Sunday, following a quiet fire season.

HAMILTON Lions Club member, Brian Simkin was awarded with a medallion, certificate and chevron last Wednesday night, recognising him for 50 years of dedicated service to the community.

VICTORIA has recorded its third straight day of zero COVID-19 cases, following the easing of restrictions on Saturday.

REGIONAL roads are again in the spotlight with RACV calling on locals to nominate the state’s worst stretches, but a local truck operator believes no amount of lobbying will change the conditions in the south-west.

PARKLANDERS returned to a full timetable of events last week in mild and favourable conditions, as summer continues its meek surrender to the autumn season.