PREMIER Daniel Andrews’ controversial Pandemic Bill has been triggered and has given the Minister for Health the authority to execute pandemic orders.

PARENTS of children aged five to 11 years old have been encouraged to start their child’s COVID-19 vaccinations before school goes back after booking for vaccinations opened last week.

HAVING your largest fundraiser cancelled by coronavirus isn’t great when you rely on it to support community groups and worthy projects worldwide, but the Rotary Club of Portland is hopeful of finally getting a much-needed boost to its coffers. When the club-organised Portland Art Show finally goes ahead from April 1-3, one of the major […]

THE rental market in Hamilton continues to be highly competitive, with locals saying they are struggling to find rental properties that are affordable and meet their needs.

AT 100-years-old, much-loved Hamilton resident, Lois Fisher has a cheeky sense of humour.

MAX Clutterbuck has never been afraid of hard work.
His rugged hands show a long history of hard yakka with the tip of one finger missing from an accident with a woodsplitter.

THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has called on Hamilton locals to donate blood when the Mobile Blood Donor Centre visits from January 17 to 28.

WITH the recent opening of the Grampians Peaks Trail, a steady influx of eager bushwalkers have made their way to the area to enjoy the experience, but a local tourism operator believes more can be done to promote the destination.

WITH New Year’s Eve passed, Portland has attracted many people and their caravans to a specific local spot. As usual, Portland’s Henty Park RV Camping Area has been fairly popular during these holidays, with travellers taking advantage of the 48-hour free camping. Two friends Barry and Jerry – they were not keen on sharing their […]

GEELONG man who ran his car off the road on the Glenelg Highway on Wednesday morning was found to be in breach of his existing bail conditions.