HAMILTON Police Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been appealing for public assistance after a safe containing a large amount of cash was stolen during a burglary in Coleraine last month.

AT 3pm this afternoon, the Australian Chamber Choir (ACC) will be performing Agatha in Vivaldi’s Venice at the Hamilton Presbyterian Church.

A RARITY in Portland’s Anzac Day history, a local war hero will be honoured in two special tributes.

IT is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the Glenthompson Swimming Pool closure. The decision was made following careful consideration at this week’s April Council meeting.

GLENTHOMPSON community members along with three Southern Grampians Shire Councillors (SGSC) were left bereft after Wednesday night’s ordinary Council meeting when the vote to keep the Glenthompson War Memorial Swimming Pool open was lost, four votes in favour to close, three against.

THIS Saturday and Sunday marks an unusual event that brings together an appreciation of mechanical equipment, history and agriculture – the Heywood Tractor Trek.

CAKES, slice, champagne and hot drinks were all served at the high tea on Sunday, held at the Alexandra Park building, and hosted by the Rotary Club of Portland and Cycling Without Age.

“ADDING flesh to the bone” was how Mr J. T. (John) Stone put it when he agreed to be interviewed to give insight into the frequent and curious author of Letters to the Editor at The Hamilton Spectator.

WITH fire restrictions easing in some parts of the state, and calm autumn conditions, hundreds of private, agricultural and planned burns are expected to take place in the coming weeks.

RESTORATION works have been completed on the interior ceiling of the nave in Hamilton’s Anglican Christ Church recently.