VICTORIANS will no longer be required to wear a mask when outdoors as long as physical distancing can be maintained.

HOUSEHOLDS will be able to host up to 30 guests for Christmas this year, under eased restrictions announced by premier, Daniel Andrews, on Sunday.

WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) is seeking funding for a long-awaited hospital re-development in tonight’s State Government Budget announcement.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos hit the courts for pre-season last week with all but one coach locked in for the 2021 Hampden Football Netball League season.

FROM tomorrow, a new permit system will be come into effect for anyone travelling from South Australia into Victoria.

JANUARY 11 marked Remi Watt’s first birthday – a celebration that saw everyone in the family come together in Hamilton, including her aunty, Maryke McPherson, who made the drive down from Adelaide.

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.