LOCAL firearm officers are issuing a reminder to all south-west gun owners that new storage requirements came into force today, with those who are not compliant at risk of being penalised.

LOCAL police have commenced a four-month long operation focusing on licensed venues in south-west Victoria in a bid to reduce road trauma associated with impaired driving.

The Reverend Denis McKeeman Oakley OAM may have been better known for his many ventures far away from here but left more than an impression on the Casterton community as well.

AMANDA Mead, former Liberal Democrats candidate for the Federal Election earlier this year, is throwing her hat in the ring again for the November State Election as an independent candidate for the Legislative Assembly seat of Lowan.

FEDERAL member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, said he was very disappointed to learn last week that when serving as prime minister, Scott Morrison had secretly appointed himself to five additional portfolios without the knowledge of the public or his colleagues, except two of the incumbent ministers.

WESTERN Victoria lost a veritable giant in the legal fraternity on Monday.

PRIMARY school students donned their most creative costumes and took on the role of their favourite book characters this week to mark Book Week 2022.

A PORTLAND man has taken out first place in the Spec.com.au local and AFL football tipping competition for season 2022.

INTERNATIONALLY recognised Hamilton artists, husband and wife duo Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan, will be exhibiting their paintings at the Eltham Art Show in September, offering just a small taste of the Western District series they’ve been working on.

Great adventures and excursions at Casterton and Merino’s schools.