AS the sun rose over Mount Sturgeon on Saturday morning, people from near and far gathered at Dunkeld Consolidated School to watch the Skywhales launch into the morning sky.
FOR the first time in almost 80 years in Wannon, the two-party preferred (TPP) vote count has not been between the Liberal and Labor parties, but instead, strong polling by independent Alex Dyson has triggered a count of all candidates’ second preferences.
IN THE lead up to ‘curling up next to the fire’ season, the CFA is urging residents to ensure their chimneys are fire-ready and exercise extreme caution when burning off.
THE community gathered in the Greater Hamilton Library forecourt on Tuesday afternoon to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) in an event organised by the Southern Grampians Shire Council.
WHEN Ella Rose Churchill started taking dance lessons in her hometown of Portland at the age of three, her parents never expected that 13 years later she would be heading overseas to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world.
IT DOESN’T have a Facebook page, an Instagram following or even a name, but a local effort encouraging shoppers to donate a ‘tin in the bin’ for families in need has drawn a big following from the community, in just a few weeks.
ROTARY Hamilton presented their annual ‘Pride of Workmanship Awards’ at their meeting on May 11, with eight locals recognised for their outstanding approach, attitude, dedication, and commitment to their job.
AFTER six weeks of political campaigning, candidate forums, debates, and a few gotcha moments - the day has finally come - the 2022 Federal Election is here.
VOTING has been in full swing for today’s Federal Election, with nearly a thousand people turning out each day this week to the Hamilton early voting centre.
