STARTED by two teenage girls with big hearts back in 1993 was the annual Hamilton Challenge Camp, established to give kids with cancer or serious illnesses, between the ages of 8 and 12, a taste of country life.

IN an inspiring ceremony held at the Kantor Family Performing Arts Centre, Rural Industries Skill Training (RIST) chief executive officer, Bill Hamill, proudly congratulated more than 40 graduating students on their achievements, with the RIST chairman, Tony Fleetwood, presenting the certificates and awards.

MORE than a thousand dollars have been raised for Red Nose Day by the Short Street Takeaway and Cakes store.

HAMILTON Gallery director, Joshua White, will again be the judge at Hamilton Rotary’s Annual Art Show. Joshua White has been the Director of Hamilton Gallery since April 2020.

TATYOON farmer, filmmaker and actress Leila McDougall has been recognised with a prestigious honour at the Septimius Awards held in Amsterdam this week, taking out Best Oceanian Actress for starring in the film she wrote ‘Just a Farmer’. The Septimius Awards is a respected award ceremony, with a strong emphasis on discovering and encouraging new […]

SOUTH Portland Hall Committee is once again hosting a cabaret with something for everyone, inviting people near and far to grab their dancing shoes and boogie. Portland’s Tarragal Band will be playing rock ‘n’ roll, country partner, old time, and more for all ages to show off their dance moves to. Attendees are asked to […]

THE draft Southern Grampians Sustainability Strategy (the Strategy) is out now for community feedback after being released at the Ordinary Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) meeting last Wednesday night.

TROUBLING figures released recently show many illnesses among rural, regional and remote Australians could have been prevented or treated better with accessible primary care, thus avoiding the need for hospitalisation.

STUDENTS across Portland and the district are warming up their voices and tuning their instruments for this year’s Performing Arts Festival.

AT Mulleraterong participants are learning more than just new skills; they’re building confidence, community connections, and a sense of pride.