RAISING awareness around changing behaviours in a friend, family member or a loved one was the topic of an address given by Dementia Australia at Western District Health Service (WDHS) Hamilton last Thursday.

THE third annual Dunkeld Writers Festival program was launched to a bumper crowd of book-loving enthusiasts last week.

WHEN Madeleine Wearne and Ian Chivers had their first experience of Julia Street Creative Space’s annual TRAILS exhibition this year, they fell in love with a cardboard kangaroo.

NINE years after being first released, the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct for Australian retailers, wholesalers and suppliers (the Code) has received a significant update following a review, with the major change making the Code “mandatory for all supermarkets with an annual Australian revenue of greater than $5 billion”.

EACH year Youthrive Victoria offers a number of scholarships for Year 12 students who are planning to go to university.

THREE teachers received a bucket of slime poured over their heads at last week’s Portland Primary School assembly.

LOWAN MP, Emma Kealy is seeking the support of Lowan residents through a petition calling on the Victorian Government to keep its hands off regional hospitals and drop plans for mega-mergers.

A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago

THE search for the materials needed to support renewable energy and help make everyday technology products is hotting up across the state.

THERE will be many ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, with the Greater Hamilton Library providing a program of fun, immersive, engaging, and educational events over the two weeks for all to enjoy.