WITH locals finally experiencing some relief from the recent dramatic increase in fuel prices, other costs of living are expected to soar, with experts predicting people will soon feel a rise at the supermarket checkout.

Local Gunditjmara Elder Denis Rose has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Monash University, for empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in caring for country and culture. Mr Rose was presented with the doctorate at a graduation ceremony last month in Melbourne, and said it was another major recognition for the importance of the […]

HAMILTON Returned and Services League (RSL) has welcomed new president, Daniel Bland to the Sub-Branch. After 22 years in the Royal Australian Navy, Mr Bland left the military service five years ago and moved to the District to be closer to his wife’s family. Since then, Mr Bland has been involved with the Military Brotherhood […]

ALCOHOL and drug abuse are the biggest social justice concerns for people in the Wannon electorate, according to a national poll.

ALL records have once again tumbled as the Casterton district joined the state in raising an unprecedented amount for the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal.

A LOSS to North and a close victory over South have made for a tough opening for the reigning premiers, but as they continue to work with their new look combination, they will be looking to put together a four-quarter performance against Casterton Sandford.

CHIPPED timber exports from the region could decrease, with the Federal Government announcing a $1.3m grant to research local production of construction materials from the low-value product. The Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) program grant was announced by Member for Wannon Dan Tehan and Mt Gambier-based Member for Barker Tony Pasin from the […]

CALLS to stop hoon events have progressed following the announcement of a Hooning Community Reference Group by the Victorian Government on Thursday.

THERE has been a significant increase in construction industry injury claims in the Western District in the last three years – a total of 164 claims - according to WorkSafe data.

LIVE for Lily Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for the fight against children’s cancer, was created by Aaron Hester and his late wife, Sianne, in honour of their daughter, Lily, who lost her battle with an extremely rare liver cancer when she was just nine years old.