TRACES of COVID-19 detected in Portland’s sewage and the South Australian outbreak are timely reminders to not become complacent, according to Western District Health Service (WDHS) chief executive, Rohan Fitzgerald.

A SOUTH-WEST project is being used across the state to help teach the next generation of shearers.

THE Melville Oval redevelopments are one step closer to getting underway after Wannon MP, Dan Tehan announced a further $1.2 million from the Federal Government for the project on Thursday.

THE HDCA has confirmed its Twenty-20 schedule for this season with games set to move from Thursday nights to Sundays to accommodate teams and COVID-19 protocols.

PIGEON Ponds will travel to College Turf to take on the Eagles in a Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade third versus first clash today.

WILDWOOD Wildlife Reserve will benefit from a government grant of just under $21,000, which wildlife carer, Pam Turner, is thrilled to receive.

HAMILTON Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was crashed at a pedestrian crossing on Mt Baimbridge Road.

THE Grampians Peak Trail and Mackenzie Falls were some of the big winners in yesterday’s Victorian Tourism Recovery Package announcement with $13 million to be spent upgrading the local attractions.

MOORALLA Golf Club’s ‘Doing it for Jarrod’ fundraiser proved a hit on Sunday.

WESTERN Speedway had its first cars on track in more than eight months after the Hamilton Speedway Drivers Club had a practice day on Sunday.