LOWAN MP, Emma Kealy, is urging the public to be aware of new bans on telemarketing and doorknocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

CANDIDATES ready to stand in the upcoming local postal elections have been urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) newly refreshed Candidate Helper to get their applications ready for submission when nominations open on Monday, September 9.

VICTORIA’S Kangaroo Harvest Management Program is in disarray, emerging as another example of the present State Government’s mismanagement, according to Lowan MP Emma Kealy.

THE State Government has made it their mission to help young Victorians take the lead, build life skills and showcase their talents and contribution in the community.

I RECENTLY opened the paper and was surprised to read about a local mother who wondered if there was enough for children to do in Hamilton.

THE Glenthompson History Group have asked for locals who may have information regarding multiple time capsules buried at a couple of sites around the town to reach out.

IT seems the shortage of available childcare within the Southern Grampians is having a detrimental economic and social impact within the community.

IT’S Business as usual for the Portland branch of the ANZ Bank, at least for now.

A COLAC prime mover driver who contested the Federal seat of Wannon at the last election has called out the Victorian Government for its tardiness on fixing sensors on the Glenelg Highway at an intersection near Dunkeld.

CAPITALISING on any spring surplus will be critical on farms this year.