THE tough season and bush telegraph reports of sheep deaths from twin lamb disease have put the spotlight on a profession which is often taken for granted – veterinary surgeons.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have paid tribute to the dedication of one of its Southern Grampians TAC (Transport Accident Commission) L2P Program mentors, Neil Sandford, who was recently honoured at the L2P Mentor Awards in Melbourne for his outstanding contribution to helping young people in the Hamilton community get their driver’s licenses.

THE Western Speedway and its president Travis McIntosh were awarded Track of the Year honours at the Speedway Sedans Victoria (SSV) gala dinner – the upgrades to the track last year was a major reason for the recognition. Photo: GLENN GUY.

AS we settle into the colder months of the year, having access to warm winter clothing items like blankets, coats, jackets, sleeping bags and swags can make a big difference for people experiencing or at the risk of experiencing homelessness.

OPERATION West Connect saw highway patrol units enforcing across major arterials in Western Victoria targeting high-risk driving behaviour associated with road trauma.

FORTY men and two women participated in Saturday’s par event as Matt Hill had a day out finishing with +4 to claim top spot from Shannon Kearns +3, while third spot went to Chris Crane on +1.

AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD male electric scooter rider was killed at around 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon when the scooter he was riding collided with a truck near Port Fairy.

PETER Radley has been an enormous contributor for decades to not only the Western Speedway and the Hamilton Speedway Drivers Club, but also the Hamilton community.

29 Alexandra Parade, Hamilton is a beautiful mid-century modern home, conveniently located within close proximity to Hamilton’s CBD, hospital and schools on a fantastic 1010m2 block.

HAMILTON Olympic Swimming Club (HOSC) members have covered themselves in glory at the Winter Short Course meet held at Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre (HILAC) last weekend.