AS the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation and isolation becomes the norm, people’s mental health is being tested.

LOCAL groups across the Great South Coast are working together to reduce suicide rates as part of a new mental health initiative.

A GAZETTE farmer has been left frustrated after the South Australian border closure has left him unable to visit some of his farming properties.

PENSHURST’S Jodie Ewing counts herself as one of the lucky ones after battling and overcoming breast cancer in 2007.

THE Hamilton Basketball Association (HBA) has recognised two of its long-standing volunteers, Fiona Cameron and John Walter, both receiving life memberships.

PREMIER, Daniel Andrews has been accused of a “power grab” after announcing this week he would seek to alter legislation to allow the current state of emergency to be extended for up to 12 months.

WHILE coronavirus causes chaos around the world, it has prompted an unlikely family reunion for AFL Women’s (AFLW) player, Georgia Clarke.

FEEDING five metre crocodiles, handling snakes, caring for koalas, and hosting weekly wildlife segments to over 20,000 people globally are some of the career highlights of local, Nick Petropoulos.

VICTORIA has recorded its lowest daily increase in COVID-19 cases in almost two months, with 116 new infections reported on Monday.

NAB has predicted a “limited upside” for Australian wool prices this year, with recovery not expected until 2021.