IT’S been a long wait but the Casterton Kelpie Muster is finally back with a huge weekend of celebrations kicking off tomorrow night and a stellar line-up of events and celebrity appearances scheduled over five days. Photo: CASTERTON NEWS

WATERCOLOUR artwork from around the world will be celebrated in Dunkeld during the long weekend with The Australian Watercolour Muster coming to town.

THE Rotary Club of Hamilton held its changeover dinner last Wednesday night, with James Dishon inducted as the club’s new president.

WITH the Federal Election firmly behind us and the new government ministry sworn in, Opposition leader, Peter Dutton unveiled the Coalition’s new shadow ministry over the weekend with Wannon MP, Dan Tehan appointed to the portfolio of immigration and citizenship.

EVERYDAY from today until the weekend has rain or showers forecast in Hamilton and the south-west.

WHEN he first heard about young cancer patients needing donated hair for wigs, 10-year-old Ben Burger’s mind was made up about what he could do with his long hair.

ARMY personnel with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have been deployed to assist with a COVID-19 outbreak at Eventide Lutheran Homes on Ballarat Road, now in lock down, with 12 residents and 13 staff testing positive.

PENSHURST Primary School was a buzz on Monday afternoon, as excited students took part in a special health eating workshop.

RESIDENTS in Moyne Shire are being encouraged to check with Council before undertaking clearing of any native vegetation.

RENOWNED journalist and television presenter, Pip Courtney, will officially open Sheepvention Rural Expo on Sunday, July 31 at 12.15pm.