TAKING over the Kitchen Stage at Sheepvention for a second year in a row was local business, Grange Garlic, presented by master cooks and local personalities who wowed the audience with their expertise and use of the natural product.

A GREAT line up of Merino rams and ewes did not disappoint in terms of quality and quantity on the first day of Sheepvention Rural Expo 2024.

Excerpt: This year’s Sheepvention Rural Expo was held on August 4 and 5, gathering thousands of locals and visitors at the Hamilton Showgrounds. Photography: Glenn Guy & Lara Fitzpatrick.

This year’s Sheepvention Rural Expo was held on August 4 and 5, gathering thousands of locals and visitors at the Hamilton Showgrounds. Photography: Glenn Guy & Lara Fitzpatrick.

FOLLOWING on from The Spectator’s front-page story on Wednesday, August 8, which quoted a local physician expressing concerns about the Victorian Government’s plans to amalgamate multiple health services, in an about-turn on Thursday, health minister, Mary-Anne Thomas has reportedly ditched such plans.

IT was the end of an era for both a beloved Portland couple and the town itself. Sunday, August 4, saw Paper Nautilus finally close and bookstore owner George Dowden told the Observer he was sad to see his shop go. “It’s not a very pleasant feeling actually,” he said “I am sort of not […]

THE National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) will be hosting a symposium in the national capital, to bring attention to the health, wellbeing, and safety of farmers, farming families and agricultural workforce.

NOW is the time for Victorian young people to use their voice and share their thoughts, personal concerns and what they see as important before Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2024 closes on August 16.

WANNON MP, Dan Tehan has encouraged local road users to take part in a national road survey after Victoria experienced a nine per cent increase in road deaths over the 12 months to June 30.

THIS week is National Stroke Week (5 – 11 August) and Ambulance Victoria paramedics want communities to know and share the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke to make best use of time in case of this medical emergency.