THE Australian Border Force (ABF) was in Portland over the weekend showcasing some of the latest technology at its disposal in its battle against international drug trafficking.

VISITORS to the Hamilton Botanic Gardens now have an additional feature to enjoy with the completion of the rose garden at the fountain.

MOYNE Shire Councillors have appointed an acting chief executive.

THE February session of summer’s Music in the Gardens will bring a solo performance by Daryl Parfrey in Hamilton’s beautiful Botanic gardens on Sunday, February 4, between 2-4pm.

HENG Ly, known affectionately by the town of Coleraine as ‘Cambo’, was recognised on Australia Day last week for a decade of serving the town from behind the counter of Cambo’s Milkbar and Takeaway.

A DRAFT plan to help the Southern Grampians Shire’s natural assets thrive has been released for feedback from the community.

THE twinkling fairy lights of Gray Street, Hamilton will become a permanent fixture of the CBD due to an overwhelmingly positive community response.

THE Glenelg Vintage Machinery Club’s will be back once more to host its annual rally this weekend, with this year’s edition of the rally holding special significance, as the club will be celebrating 75 years since Chamberlain Tractors began production.

HAMILTON highway patrol police officers have been left extremely disappointed after intercepting a P-plate driver between Hamilton and Dunkeld on the Strathkellar Road, travelling at 143kmh.

SHOPPERS in the Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have outspent the rest of the state over the Christmas period with a festive spend up by almost $6 million showing a strong focus on shopping local.