PARAMEDICS have praised a Hamilton grandmother’s swift action in recognising she was having a medical emergency and calling for help.

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has urged Australians who have not yet lodged their income tax returns to lodge, or get on the books with a registered tax practitioner before October 31, to avoid potential penalties.

PORTLAND is home to a new art gallery located in a former butcher’s shop.

In the past 180 years this wonderful property has been tightly held by only two families, making this a true once in a lifetime opportunity!

REGIONAL Victorians are paying 21 per cent more for water, 30 per cent more for electricity and 50 per cent more in property rates compared to city residents, according to data revealed last week.

WHO would’ve thought that a century ago when two babies were born on the same day in the same town, that they would both live to 100 years of age, but that is exactly what has happened with a double century being celebrated at the Grange Residential Care Services this week.

A steady stream of visitors made their way to the Portland Fire Brigade station for the unit’s Open Day on Sunday.

WITH spring in full swing and warmer weather expected soon, paramedics have reminded Victorians to update their asthma action plans to stay safe.

NEW research from Canstar has revealed the pace of bank branch closures outside capital cities has eased in the 2024 financial year, with 52-shutting compared with 122 during the previous year.

EARLIER this month, Hamilton woman, Chloe Mibus’s life was drastically changed while on holidays in Canada.