HAMILTON highway patrol police officers have been left extremely disappointed after intercepting a P-plate driver between Hamilton and Dunkeld on the Strathkellar Road, travelling at 143kmh.

SHOPPERS in the Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have outspent the rest of the state over the Christmas period with a festive spend up by almost $6 million showing a strong focus on shopping local.

ROHAN Fitzgerald arrived at Western District Health Service (WDHS) as the charity house project was wrapping up and immediately knew he’d found the right place.

THE new Southern Grampians Shire parking meters will be activated in Hamilton’s CBD on February 1.

ONE Glenthompson family was almost left stranded recently after they inadvertently discovered that the school bus their secondary school aged child had been travelling on for the past two years to Hamilton, was at capacity and a seat was no longer available.

STUDENTS from primary and secondary schools across Hamilton and surrounding towns have returned to the classroom this week for the start of the 2024 school year.

A FORMER Monivae College student, is among those listed in the Australia Day Order of Australia Honours’ list.

PREPARE for changing weather and ensure your stock are well cared for with the use of a stock containment area (SCA).

A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago.

GLENELG Shire Council has approved its new Governance Rules, with some changes after a strong response from the public, particularly around council meeting question time.