FOR the first time in its 24-year history, Casterton’s Australian Kelpie Muster will not run on the June long weekend – but all is not lost.

POLICE are pursuing several leads following a brazen daylight theft at Jarrad Motors and Dowfarm Machinery.

THE global health crisis has forced Casterton’s P&A Society on to a new path for the ongoing revitalisation of its annual show – and the committee has accepted the challenge with gusto.

A SOUTH-WEST kelpie will be put to the test next month, as she competes to be named Australia’s best working dog.

PORTLAND’S newest artistic experience has been completed, but there’s the promise of plenty more in store.

REGIONAL towns are slowly welcoming an increased number of short-term rentals and overnight stays through popular site, Airbnb.

LOCAL music initiative Glenelg Shire Musical Mates 2020 has been celebrated state-wide with front woman Rosalea Collins getting a shout out on Melbourne ABC Radio’s Melbie awards.

WATER authority, GHCMA, is alleging the mouth of the Surry River at Narrawong was illegally opened by hand on Wednesday evening ahead of heavy rains.

THE Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road has once again come under scrutiny as locals take to social media to display their outrage over the road’s lack of upgrades.

BAIMBRIDGE College has moved quickly to start planning for its upcoming $8.3 million upgrade, with school staff and students meeting with architects to discuss designs this week.