SIX-year-old Maltese Shih Tzu, Missy, is the hero of her Digby household, after alerting her family to a fire which razed a three-bay shed, just metres from the house where they were enjoying an evening cuppa. Jane Kirkwood, her daughter and elderly mother had finished dinner on Monday night, when Missy raised the alarm, just […]

GLENELG Shire residents have just over two weeks to have their say on how future council rates are calculated and applied to properties, following a motion by shire councillors to explore a transition to a differential rating structure. Council’s Draft Differential Rating Discussion Paper is now open for public feedback and includes background and details […]

CASTERTON and Sandford Fire Brigade members were also called to a suspected chemical spill in McKinley Street, last Wednesday.

THE South-West shearing community will work an extra run next Saturday, to honour a fallen workmate and friend.

GLENELG Shire residents have just over two weeks to have their say on how future council rates are calculated and applied to properties, following a motion by shire councillors to explore a transition to a differential rating structure.

THREE young men who stole power tools from unlocked vehicles on the weekend are set to appear in court at a later date.

SHEEP Connect will be held on February 15 at the Hamilton Showgrounds - the first event for the Hamilton P & A Society since 2019.

RURAL communities throughout the Western District are renowned for their volunteer spirit, and the boost this provides to the wellbeing of people who take the time to give back is well known.

VOLUNTEERS are the backbone of the Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum on Ballarat Road, Hamilton – and they need more.

THOMPSON Street is set to have a new look in a few months’ time when Network Video and Entertainment Hamilton move locations and Gen Health takes up residence in their old building.