LOCAL music initiative Glenelg Shire Musical Mates 2020 has been celebrated state-wide with front woman Rosalea Collins getting a shout out on Melbourne ABC Radio’s Melbie awards.

WATER authority, GHCMA, is alleging the mouth of the Surry River at Narrawong was illegally opened by hand on Wednesday evening ahead of heavy rains.

THE Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road has once again come under scrutiny as locals take to social media to display their outrage over the road’s lack of upgrades.

BAIMBRIDGE College has moved quickly to start planning for its upcoming $8.3 million upgrade, with school staff and students meeting with architects to discuss designs this week.

ASK Les Thomas what the highlight is of his 45 years as a tug boat captain, and you get the answer as quick as the rope goes over to attach on to an incoming ship – though it might not be quite what you expected.

HUNDREDS of parents have entrusted the care of their young children to Libbie Dark – perhaps their child’s first non-family carer – over the past 21 years.

IN just nine months, 25-year-old Hamilton man, Jack Claridge has experienced more in life than most people, but as opportunities arose, he grabbed them with both hands and marched on.

BUILDING a strong connection with the local community will be the first priority for Coleraine’s newest police officer, Shaun McCulloch.

FISHING restrictions may have been lifted, and the fish are biting, but that has sparked concerns about a possible influx of out-of-towners to the region.

WITH a generous donation from an anonymous local business owner, a group of local figures have united to create the Greater Hamilton, Food Store.