A HAMILTON man who was high on methamphetamine and GHB when he deliberately crashed through a Warrnambool shopping centre has been spared a jail sentence in the County Court this week.

HAMILTON will soon have its after-school care program back, with a new provider set to take over from the start of term two.

THE Obsidian Room will host a fundraising event tomorrow for the 90th anniversary of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal (GFA).

AFTER 22 years, November will mark the end for USG Boral’s Hamilton Cornice manufacturing facility with eight jobs to be lost.

BAIMBRIDGE College upgrade works are entering a new phase as the pouring of the concrete foundations for the technology building begin.

PORTLAND Beach Holiday Park might not be a familiar name (yet) but it’s literally a new spin on one of the district’s long-established accommodation providers.

THEY came, they saw, and they had a great time as the opening of an ambitious new entry on the Portland arts scene went off in great style on Sunday afternoon.

THE physical challenge of riding a motorbike in the Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs is a tough test for Jackie Peacock, but her personal connection is driving her to do everything she can to be prepared for the grueling ride.

IN the lead up to Good Friday, many families give to the Good Friday Appeal and reflect on the outstanding service the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) provides – this is a special and emotional time for families who have spent time there.

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available at the Hamilton Medical Group for people in Phase 1B of the Australian Government’s coronavirus vaccination program.