MORE than 7000 offences were detected by Highway Patrol during a major road safety effort across the state over the King’s Birthday long weekend.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have announced the launch of the Business Façade Improvement Program for local businesses interested in improving the visual appearance and function of the building.

SHEEPVENTION Rural Expo has announced that Leila McDougall will officially open this year’s event, with an interactive Q&A session facilitated by South West TAFE.

IN December last year, Hamilton Gallery opened its most successful exhibition to date, Emerging from Darkness: Faith, Emotion and the Body in the Baroque.

AS parking officers began prowling the CBD for unpaid parking this week, contention around the parking meters appears to be abating, with Council committing to the installation of nine more parking meters in late July.

NINE Portland Primary School (PPS) staff members are in the running to be slimed, and it all comes down to who receives the most donations.

STARTING this Friday June 14, Hamilton’s Brett Causer and best mate Dean Allan from Geelong are set for the adventure of a lifetime when they join a convoy of teams in Shitbox Rally, Australia’s largest independently-run fundraiser for the Cancer Council.

THE State Government recently announced the intention to replace or upgrade every single Country Fire Authority (CFA) ultra-light tanker.

US millionaire Anthony Hendon is treated to one helluva holiday in Monte Carlo.

ROTARY Hamilton have strived to move the conversation surrounding domestic and family related violence forward, with all invited to attend a complimentary breakfast later this month to continue these important discussions.