ERIN Johnson thought it was a normal Christmas when she, partner Morgan Hunt and their three children paid a visit to family in the Portland/Heywood region last December. Instead, the family’s lives were to change forever – yet out of the adversity has come more inspiration. Ms Johnson, a former Portlander, had brought the kids […]

IT has been two years in the making and now Narrawong can finally celebrate a new kitchen at the Mechanics Hall. Well, sort of. The hall is still closed for public events until coronavirus restrictions change, but with only a coat of paint to go, volunteers can finally relax after a big fundraising effort saw […]

WHILE plenty of 2020 events have been cancelled, the annual Casterton Christmas Shopping Spree is still going ahead – with a difference.

WITH short odds for a vendors’ market, the combined agents Casterton Spring Store Cattle Sale did not disappoint, paying top dividends for local producers.

AFTER breaking his leg a couple of years ago, Jacko Whyte has decided to give back to the people who did so much for him during his time of need.

BEC Doheny is hoping to start a conversation about mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

WITH a La Nina weather event confirmed for this spring, and further rain expected, VICSES south-west units underwent important water rescue training.

VICTORIAN AgriFutures Rural Women’s award recipient, Kelly Barnes is among many other influential women featured in a new book celebrating the 21-year history of the award.

COLERAINE local, Jeffrey Waldron has had his hard work recognised, being shortlisted for a Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation (VDSR) Volunteer of the Year Award.

TODAY, women make up 34 per cent of employees in the agricultural sector and are estimated to provide one third of all on-farm income and 84 per cent of off-farm income.