THE mother-daughter duo found guilty of two counts each of obtaining financial advantage from South West TAFE by deception have been sentenced with the mother being immediately jailed for eight months.
STUDENTS and teachers from St. Mary’s Primary School Hamilton join in the Christmas festivities in Hamilton’s CBD on Friday night at the St. Mary’s Christmas Parade.
A TERRIFIC turnout of 95 motorbikes attended the 30th annual Portland Toy Run on Saturday, and the ride inspired a hefty number of gifts donations for a good cause.
GUN offences in the Southern Grampians Shire have climbed more than five times in the twelve months to the end of June, jumping from 24.4 per 100,000 in 2022 to 140.9 in 2023.
A PARLIAMENTARY Inquiry has heard the Victorian Government has failed to meet its own targets to fix road networks due to funding cuts of $230 million from road safety programs over the past two years.
WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) is introducing a new model of maternity care, with the wellbeing of mothers and babies, as well as the long-term sustainability of the service at its heart.
HAMILTON Community House Inc has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) flagship program; Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC).
A RECENT community open day at the Dunkeld Emergency Services Complex celebrated a major milestone for the Dunkeld Fire Brigade, with the official handover of three new fire-fighting vehicles and presentation of long service awards, including three life memberships.
IN what is becoming a local tradition, the Portland Salvation Army has partnered with Portland K Hub to provide gifts to families in need, and this year an extra hand is coming from Portland District Health (PDH).
