CFA, with their partner emergency service volunteer organisations, have acknowledged and thanked the tens of thousands of Victorians for their unpaid contributions to their communities.

AS we mark this year’s National Volunteer Week (NVW), the Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) has extended their gratitude to the dedicated and talented volunteers who enrich the community and will be supporting Standing Tall in Hamilton Inc’s annual Volunteer Conference this Friday.

THE Salvation Army Portland is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the region.

WITH the closure of the Glenthompson War Memorial Swimming Pool voted on by Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC), last month, community concerns have been rising about the Shire’s five other outdoor pools.

DATA released earlier this week by Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) revealed a growing interest from medical graduates in pursuing a career as a rural generalist.

STRATUS Legal Group Portland are once again doing their part supporting the Cancer Council by hosting a Biggest Morning Tea (BMT) and anyone is invited.

LOCAL roads campaigner Jason Bendeich hasn’t given up on his long-standing campaign to see more and better maintenance of roads in the Western District, especially the Henty Highway.

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

IT’S often intriguing what some people do in retirement, none more so than local, Kerry Storer, who has been busy preparing for an eight-week voluntary stint at the famous Farina Underground Oven and Bakery in South Australia.

SOUTHERN Scientific Services principal, Larry Walker has expressed concern there is a very high danger to livestock of staggers from perennial ryegrass and phalaris as well as the risk of phalaris sudden death syndrome.