A HAMILTON man who was charged with digitally raping a girl at a college party sleep over in October 2018 has been found not guilty.

Cameron Pepper, 26, was found not guilty on two rape charges and two attempted rape charges in the Warrnambool County Court on Tuesday, following a jury deliberation that lasted days and saw 11 of the 12 members side with him.

The trial began on November 1 and finally concluded after the court heard from numerous witnesses who were at the Stephen Street house on the night of October 26, 2018.

THE total number of cases for the COVID-19 outbreak in Hamilton now stands at 26 following the announcement of eight new cases on Wednesday morning.

Over 1000 people have heeded the call to ‘get tested’, in response to a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a country music event at the Hamilton Golf Club on Sunday, November 14.

On Tuesday, the cluster had grown to 18, with 14 of those having attended the music event in person, three were household contacts and one was a workplace contact.

IF there’s one thing that has been the key to success for the Wood, Wine and Roses festival, it has been the ability to keep changing to keep the public’s interest. And that has never before been more important than now, as the festival committee looks forward to the 2022 event in Heywood. Glenelg Shire’s […]

LOCKDOWNS and the strain of COVID-19 restrictions on families have seen the increased prevalence and reporting of family and domestic violence (FDV).

THE Narrawong Holiday Park – now the Narrawong Island Holiday Park – is a local institution and popular holiday spot in summer, but the new owners, Brad and Sal Williams, have ideas that they feel can make it even better. After taking over from previous owners Troy and Lisa Barras in July this year, the […]

WELLWAYS is continuing to work towards breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and working to unite the community after two years of ongoing lockdowns and harsh restrictions.

RAPID Antigen Test (RAT) kits for COVID-19 have arrived in Hamilton, but the supply has already been sold and even when backorders arrive, they will likely be limited for some time yet.

LAST week the State Government’s proposed replacement to the soon-to-expire State of Emergency (SOE) hit an unexpected roadblock as its expected passage through the Upper House was suddenly found to not have the numbers to pass.

A BENDIGO man who punched a prison officer in the face, stole a car, and randomly tipped over five large wheelie bins at Good Shepherd College, is being assessed for a community corrections order.

LOCALS should remain alert for COVID-19 symptoms after 12 confirmed positive cases have been linked to a country music event held at the Hamilton Golf Club last week.