THE Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) has been attracting a steadily growing influx of tourists and hikers acquainting themselves with the 160-kilometre walking attraction since it opened, and a leading local tourism advocate believes the possibilities with peripheral businesses have barely been tapped.

GROUPS in south west Victoria seeking funding for projects which help connect and grow their community can now apply for a 2022 grant from the South West Community Foundation (SWCF).

DETECTION of the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) has been confirmed in the Northern Grampians Shire, with the virus spreading to a total of 12 properties in other local Victorian government areas, along with more suspected cases under investigation.

MORE bridges across Wannon could soon be upgraded or replaced, thanks to a further investment of $40 million from the Federal Government under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP).

THE power of music will help locals suffering from Parkinson’s Disease manage their symptoms when the Southern Grampians Parkinson’s Peer Support Group starts their ParkinSong classes next week.

A HONDA generator 2.2, a wooden spinning wheel and painted vases, these are just some of the things that will be found at the annual Heywood Lions Club auction on Sunday March 27. Over the past few weeks, the Lions Club has received a good collection of farm machinery, household items and antique furniture. “So […]

THIS Monday will mark the first anniversary of a monthly reading group in Hamilton which have the imposition of serenity as part of their goals and the founder has even tagged #introverthappyhour.

HAMILTON Police are investigating vandalism at the Dunkeld Recreation Reserve earlier this week, which left some areas of the reserve tagged with graffiti.

PORTLAND Rotary are all set to go for this year’s Beats Cycle for Hope ride from Portland to Cape Bridgewater.

PORTLAND is providing the scenery for a new TV show, ‘Portland Charter Boat Wars’, which aired its first episode on 7mate on Wednesday night. The series revolves around six fishing charter companies from all along the west coast of Victoria, competing to get their customers to bring in the most cumulative centimetres of southern bluefin […]