THE Penshurst Cup went ahead on Boxing Day as planned and attracted many locals to witness what was the only local racing event with crowds all year.

THE Connection Café enjoyed a return to normality on Monday, welcoming customers back for its Christmas Lunch.

WOODY’S Café will reopen in January under the new management of Sean Young and Lachlan Price.

MENTAL health is an important subject all year round, but the holiday season can amplify stress in many ways.

THE State Government has missed an opportunity to reform the local government rates system, according to Southern Grampians Shire chief executive, Michael Tudball.

A VICTORIA Valley farming family is calling on the community to oppose a plan to reintroduce dingoes into the Grampians National Park.

SHERRI Heffernan will have a Christmas to remember, after being drawn as the winner of the Southern Grampians Shire’s $5000 shop local competition.

FIRE is an important risk that forest industries seek to manage efficiently, and a new appointment will not just protect their assets in the south-west region, but may offer better responses to fires threatening farm land and towns as well.

HAMILTON businesses have reported a strong rebound in sales during December as the community buys local this Christmas.

AFTER a year like no other, Portland retailers are cashing in on plenty of Christmas cheer as locals decide to do their gift shopping close to home. And an influx of visitors has provided many retailers with a timely bonus, as they begin the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic restrictions. The timing couldn’t be better, […]