PORTLAND Men’s Shed expansion has been buoyed by a Commonwealth Bank grant, contributing to the cost of the future upgrade. Commonwealth branch manager Chloe Exell said the bank donated a sum of money towards different local organisations or community groups to help them achieve future goals four times a year. “The community donations program is […]

HAMILTON residents have raised concerns over the usability of Lake Hamilton in recent weeks, with reports of a foul odour coming from the lake and excessive reeds wreaking havoc with jet ski motors.

WITH Santa and his sleigh soon on the way, the Heywood community is proudly spreading Christmas cheer across town. Students from Heywood Consolidated School took to the streets on Wednesday afternoon to show their holiday spirit, singing carols for businesses and customers alike. Students across all grades joined in the festive fun, singing classic like […]

THE international shearing fraternity and Western District are mourning the loss of a beloved brother, following the death of Adam McClure.

HAMILTON recorded one of its largest yardings for some time on Wednesday, December 8, with over 60,000 lambs penned through the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX).

TUESDAY’s division one pennant made the season halfway mark and had one home side winner and one away victors.

THE backer of an ambitious proposal to fully supply the Portland Aluminium smelter with electricity from offshore wind turbines is keen for the community to make its feelings known about the project. Alinta Energy on Tuesday revealed that it was in the early stages of planning for a 1000MW wind farm off the coast of […]

OUTDOOR swimming pools across the Southern Grampians will open from this week with reduced operating days due to a shortage of trained lifeguards in the region.

WORK by South West Environmental Education (SWEE) volunteers continuesat Fawthrop Lagoon, with group members removing invasive flora species from the site in an effort to encourage native flora and fauna to thrive. Volunteer Martin Boyer has been routinely visiting the lagoon to remove plants such as Italian buckthorn, gorse, shiny leaf and a further, more […]

OPENING night of the inaugural Glenthompson Art Show has been hailed as a great success with over 100 people enjoying the champagne, red wine and canapés, whilst appreciating the 150 separate pieces of local and visiting artists’ work on display.