THE Southern Grampians Shire Council ran an unscheduled online meeting on Friday afternoon to approve variations on the budget for the widening of Port Fairy Road and its connection to the Hamilton Industrial Land sub-division.

AFTER thirteen years of supplying locals with their essentials, Branxholme’s Stalker’s Bend General Store owners, Danny and Josie Storer, are looking to sell.

HAMILTON North Primary School has recently been equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) for use in an emergency at the school, and its use can potentially also save lives of those living and working nearby.

ALTHOUGH Dunkeld woman, Kelly Barnes missed out on winning the AgriFutures Rural Women’s National Award earlier this week, she is upbeat about the future of her local Working Dog Training School and the scope of its associated mental health program.

THE Hamilton Spectator placed in the top three for the Rural Press Club of Victoria’s media outlet of the year award during a virtual ceremony on Thursday night.  The Spectator was commended for its commitment to keeping the local community informed and was one of three outlets nominated for the prestigious award. 

THANKS to a huge and selfless $16,000 donation from Coleraine Homes for the Aged Auxiliary - Coleraine District Health Service (CDHS) was able to purchase its own Triobike for residents to use which was presented on Tuesday.

AS vaccination rates across the state continue to soar, many Victorians breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday after Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews announced the significant easing of restrictions in Regional Victoria and Metropolitan Melbourne from 11.59pm on Thursday, October 21.

CONCERNS have been raised in the local community about the suitability of the locations of two major housing developments planned for Hamilton.

HAMILTON North Primary School (HNPS) has welcomed new principal, Lizzie Tout to the school to replace Don Beaton who stepped down after six years in the role.

ST JOSEPH’S Primary School in Coleraine is just one of the many regional schools that is learning about first aid when they received a talk and presentation from Rhythm First Aid’s Nicole Gleeson on Monday morning.