SOUTHERN Stay Disability Services has been seeking a new chief executive officer following Paul Lougheed’s resignation after nearly 10 years in the position.

HAMILTON’S Craig Goodman, the brilliant mind behind local metal fabricator CJ Sculptures, has recently crafted an incredible sheep sculpture in time for display at this year’s Sheepvention Rural Expo.

MOYNE Shire Council’s new chief executive, Mark Eversteyn commenced his role recently and will be busy meeting teams and visiting worksites for the remainder of the week. He was appointed to the role in May this year following the departure of outgoing chief executive, Peter Brown. Mr Eversteyn is an accountant and has an extensive […]

AFTER being awarded a scholarship at the 2024 Hamilton Eisteddfod gaining her a place in the 2025 Summer Ballet School in Melbourne, Hamilton dancer, Mia Spong, 15, has been awarded yet another prestigious scholarship - this time at the Mount Gambier Eisteddfod.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council has advised locals that a contractor will undertake NBN connectivity works along Gray Street, Hamilton commencing next week. Works will include open trenching that will impact on the immediate pathways and parking spaces along the street. This may also impact on the disabled car park in this area, but Council […]

THIS week, Southern Grampians hosted the first Jobs and Skills Pathways Expo over two days, which presented local job seekers, career changers and students the opportunity to explore pathways available in the region. The event, held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, had been organised by a committee of local industry […]

A PORTLAND business owner is calling out for the amenity rooms on Henty Street to be open longer, after someone defecated near the back door of his store.

LOCAL farmers have called on the State and Federal Governments to provide assistance with the ongoing low rainfall in the region.

EVENTIDE Lutheran Homes and Hamilton Village chief executive, Tim Pitt-Lancaster has confirmed that the aged care facility that is home to around 150 residents is searching for a new approved provider.

THE Countdown is on for Portland’s very own Amazing Race on July 28.