A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into local government funding and services has kicked off this week, with residents and local councils encouraged to make submissions. The inquiry was instigated by the Victorian Liberals and National parties in response to concerns raised by many local government areas about cost shifting in areas such as waste collection, school crossing […]
FORMER Hamilton woman, and author, Neridah McMullin has penned another book for children sticking with her theme of writing historical books suitable for children. Her latest, ‘Tearaway Coach’ is a story about a journey from Ballarat to Geelong in a Cobb & Co coach, set during the Victorian Gold Rush. When Fenton and his father […]
LOCALS will remember how the COVID-19 lockdown played with our mental health. To help boost everyone’s mood, local resident Rosie Collins created a Facebook page called Glenelg Shire Musical Mates, encouraging community members to post videos of themselves singing or playing instruments to help keep people entertained while stuck at home.
IN Victoria’s parliament last week, South West Coast MP, Roma Britnell invited the Police and Emergency Services minister, whilst in Warrnambool for the May Race Carnival, to visit local police, and families who have approached Ms Britnell to share how they are affected by lack of laws to protect them from domestic violence offences. Ms […]
AS National Road Safety Week kicks off, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group are reminding drivers to prioritise safety behind the wheel, in a bid to drive down road trauma. Now in its 11th year, National Road Safety Week runs this year from May 5-12. NHVR […]
