CHANGES to COVID-19 vaccination recommendations saw Portland District Health (PDH) pivot their vaccination program quickly last week.

THE chrysanthemums are yet to bloom, but plans are well underway for a grand and proud floral display at Portland’s Memorial Triangle this Anzac Day.

MACARTHUR’S Brae Todd has received $2000 through the Moyne Shire’s Academic Support Scholarships to help further her tertiary studies.

THE Hamilton History Centre published a new book on Thursday about the role Hamilton played during World War Two (WWII).

A HAMILTON man has set himself an ambitious goal to ensure his father is able to continue enjoying life after a shock motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis last year.

A BALLARAT family has a unique story from their Port Fairy holiday after becoming trapped on Griffiths Island due to the wild weather on Sunday.

THE long-awaited official opening of the Hamilton Botanic Gardens aviary took place on Thursday morning with many excited onlookers.

AUTUMN means cooler weather and the opportunity for fire reduction burns and CFA District 5 leaders are actively working to ensure these are completed safely as restrictions ease.

COLERAINE’S landscape has been brightened up by 15 animal figurines that can be spotted down the main street and all around the town.

A HAMILTON man who threatened to kill his wife and children so police would shoot him has been jailed for two weeks.