THE Macarthur community has welcomed its first Ambulance Victoria (AV) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

THE Casterton RSL’s Poppy Appeal is underway again as one of the most poignant dates of the Australian calendar approaches.

AFTER the tragic death of her husband Jarrod earlier this year, Nea Barclay and her family have found comfort in the support the community has shown them.

CAPTAIN John Mills’ former home in Gipps Street Port Fairy, Mills Cottage, will benefit from an investment of $103,000, under the Victorian Government’s Living Heritage Program.

THE ‘Red Doggers’ as they have affectionately dubbed themselves, ‘popped up’ again on Thursday to enjoy the sunshine and showcase their art works as part of a weekly exhibition art tour around town.

THIS October, one Portland woman and her team have been walking with a significant goal in mind, to raise $3000 for mental health.

PIANO, cello, guitar, and violin were just some of the musical instruments highlighted at Tarrington Lutheran School’s Art Exhibition, which showcased student’s art works and musical talents.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council will elect a new mayor at a meeting tonight for the 2022-23 period.

THE area around Lake Hamilton is looking much cleaner after Baimbridge College Year 9 students spent hours picking up rubbish on Tuesday.

IT CAME down hard and fast and the news from the Bureau of Meteorology is the land will not be drying out in a hurry, after Friday’s deluge which caused flash-flooding across the region.