THE Dartmoor Rail Trail is about to become a reality, following a four-year battle with bureaucracy to turn a neglected eyesore into a source of community pride – and a tourist attraction. Work will start on the rail trail much sooner than expected, after the Glenelg Shire Council received more than $2 million in federal […]

HAMILTON Police have been left disappointed by the number of people using their mobile phones while driving.

THE hard border separating Melbourne from communities in regional Victoria could be removed as soon as November 8 according to premier, Daniel Andrews.

DANIEL Gonzalez wants the recognition he deserves from the Southern Grampians Shire for his work on the iconic sundial situated on Lake Hamilton.

HANLON Park is set for a major overhaul after receiving federal government funding for a major upgrade of its netball facilities, as well as a new football/cricket scoreboard. The projects will be funded through the federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, announced in July and in which Glenelg Shire Council received $2.273 million […]

A 62-YEAR-OLD man spent a windy night in his tent on Friday night when he became lost between Nelson and Lake Mombeong. The Warrnambool-region man was rescued by police helicopter on Saturday at about 11am and was reportedly in good health. A Victoria Police spokesperson said the man had started walking along a coastal section […]

SOUTH-WEST police were kept busy over the weekend, after a hiker went missing near Nelson on Friday.

MELBOURNE residents who own properties in the Southern Grampians Shire are now able to apply to visit the region get their properties prepared for bushfire season

REGIONAL Victorians will soon be able to attend indoor church services, hit the gym and use indoor swimming facilities as further easing of COVID-19 restrictions come into effect tomorrow.

LOCAL churches have been left frustrated by the State Government’s decision to not allow indoor gatherings at churches, while continuing to increase allowed indoor capacity for other venues.