MERINO midwife Heather Harris has left home twice in her life; once when she was 17 to study nursing in Hamilton and again at 52 to work with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an intermittent journey that would span 11 years.

ASK Luke Filipovic what makes his employee Jayme Cannon so special as a carpenter, and the answer comes back quickly and simply. “Jayme’s very keen,” the head of Felk Building Group said. “He takes it on as a lifestyle, not a job. “He lives and breathes it, that’s why he’s so good at it. “It’s […]

A NEW batch of students are putting their hands in the dirt at Bundarra Primary School under the popular Hands on Learning. Ten grade five and six students are starting Hands on Learning this semester with gardening in the school yard and learning how to plant vegetables and herbs for future cooking activities. Under the […]

JUST after midday on Sunday, with a great sense of expectation, the opening of this year’s Sheepvention was held to a sizeable crowd in the Ram Shed at the showgrounds.

SAD how quickly people’s achievements are forgotten locally when they move away from their long-time home.

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

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Mayor, David Robertson has congratulated the Sheepvention 2023 committee and its volunteers on an outstanding program of exhibitors and entertainment for this year’s event.

AUSTRALIAN beef producers can expect a two-year holding pattern on cattle prices as drought conditions widen, processing sector labour shortages persist, and a huge stockpile of meat in Asian freezers start to thaw.

A REMARKABLE and immersive journey into the heart of agriculture unfolded on Monday, July 31 as Year 9 students from six local schools ventured out of their classrooms to explore the fascinating world of agriculture.

Sandie, a great friend of our family has taken a great interest in baking lately. She has sent this recipe in for us this week.