THE surprise resignation of Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews during the week has received a strongly polarised reaction, with many supporters and organisations praising his 13 years of Labor leadership and nine as premier - but also a considerable range of individuals and media commentators celebrating his exit.

REVEREND Peter Cook OAM holding the National Police Remembrance Day order of service at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre on Friday morning in front of police officers (from left) sergeant Darren Smart, first constable Bethany Smart, first constable Mathew Knight, leading senior constable Roger McClure, leading senior constable David Brooks, and inspector Steve Thompson.

VICTORIA Police have promised a major crackdown on drink and drug driving over the AFL Grand Final long weekend.

DIEHARD Collingwood fans at Pedrina Park who can’t contain their excitement for the Grand Final are (back from left) Lucy Cunningham, Judy Hodkinson, Kayla Hodkinson, (middle) Liam Harman, 13, Carmi Kane, 14, and Jai Cunningham holding Violet Cunningham, 18 months, and (front) Reynn Cunningham

KYEEMA Spring Sale is approaching, and all the favourites are gearing up.

THERE will be plenty of noise in homes and venues across the Southern Grampians Shire tomorrow as the Collingwood Magpies take on the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final at 2.30pm.

COMMUNITY radio station 3RPC has been serving Portland and district for more than 40 years – but warns it won’t be around for anywhere near that amount of time in future if it can’t find more volunteers.

FOLLOWING a record crowd in 2022, the tradition that is the Byaduk and Community Spring Show that has carried on for 115 years, will be back again for this year.

STANDING Tall in Hamilton Inc. is excited to announce their latest fundraiser and they want the whole community to join in the colourful fun - Jolly Socks Day which will take place on Friday, October 13.

EVERY year many Hamiltonians and people from our region join thousands of people worldwide to take part in Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child, which sees disadvantaged children around the world receive a Christmas gift.