ROBUST discussion ensued at Southern Grampians Shire Council’s (SGSC) last ordinary council meeting on Wednesday night before going into caretaker mode that starts at 12pm Tuesday, September 17 and runs until 6pm Saturday, October 26.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have encouraged community members to attend an upcoming information session next Monday for an update on Council’s three major CBD projects.

GRAMPIANS Animal Health have begun construction for their new veterinary clinic on French Street, which will be an amalgamation of two local vet clinics and is expected to be completed by Easter next year.

THE old adage of ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is the life advice that Don Alexander, who is just about to turn 90, lives by.

PORT Fairy Folk Festival has added more artists to its global line-up for 2025, with anticipation growing for the annual event taking place in the stunning seaside destination of Port Fairy on the March long weekend.

MONIVAE College were excited to recently announce their 2025 School Captains, Phoebe Dunn and Luke Hannig.

A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND Aged Care Mobile Skills Lab that takes training on the road to rural areas has won a state-wide award for South West TAFE (SWTAFE).

SHORT- STAY rental platforms will be charged a 7.5 per cent levy by the Victorian Government in hope to increase availability and deliver more affordable long-term housing, which has caused uncertainty within regional Victoria’s tourism industry.

TWENTY-FOUR new houses are being built in Hamilton for women and children at risk of homelessness, providing them with a place to call home.

AS a tribute to the soldiers and founding members of the Portland Memorial Bowling Club, wallpaper featuring newspaper clippings and other memories has been put up in the building's entryway.