SOUTH West Coast MP, Roma Britnell believes common sense has prevailed, with the State Government and EPA backing down from controversial changes to how farmers could use animal manure on their farms.

AFTER years of lost interest, card collecting has regained popularity and four locals have jumped on board in a big way.

A LOCAL football incident last week has reignited discussion around ambulance waiting times in the region.

For the first time in more than a year, the students performed in front of their family and friends after coronavirus lockdowns made concerts impossible. MORE PICTURES IN TODAY'S OBSERVER

ANOTHER jewel in the multimillion-dollar foreshore redevelopment crown will soon be underway with a whopping $5m delivered by the State Government on Wednesday.

TWENTY endangered marsupials have been re-established in Dunkeld, with a group of eastern barred bandicoots released into a conservation reserve with some special eyes keeping watch over them.

ANYONE who wants a COVID-19 vaccination can now get one, with prime minister, Scott Morrison announcing a major change to the country’s vaccine rollout on Monday.

AFTER 13 years of running Hamilton’s National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH), Susan Brumby is this week stepping back from her role as founding director.

THE Hamilton North Rotary Club has been busy assisting the Southern Grampians Shire Council's (SGSC) Brumley Park Playground project at Lake Hamilton.

SOUTH West Coast MP, Roma Britnell has called on the State Government to fast-track the tender process for the new Port Fairy SES base.