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Tuesday, June, 4, 2024
Hamilton 10/20
 
10.2
Bird Flu lockdown call
AS the threat of Avian influenza flu has widened to a second property in the west near Terang, some poultry producers have called for a statewide lockdown while authorities have stressed the importance of strictly adhering to movement controls and to note the restricted areas.
By Lizzie Hallam
BUFFER zones restricting movement of birds and housing have been implemented around egg farms at Meredith and Terang with some farmers calling for a statewide lockdown of all poultry. Photo: SUPPLIED.

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WHILE some regional sectors, like tourism, have lauded Victorian Government investment - other sectors of industry, like roads, lament the small amount of funding and the lack of any detail, especially that allocated for roads in the south-west. Pictured is roads advocate, Jason Bendeich with Lowan MP, Emma Kealy on a section of the Henty Highway that will be prone to further deterioration over winter. Photo: LARA FITZPATRICK.
Two per cent for regional
TWENTY-five per cent of Victorians live in rural and regional areas, it therefore does not seem fair that they only get two per cent of the State Budget investment in infrastructure.
By Lizzie Hallam
Regional tourism grants available
ALL eligible organisations are now able to apply for the next round of the Regional Events Fund grants.
By Admin
Spectator Retro
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
By Admin
Parliament visit from Shire council
SOUTHERN Grampians Shire council leadership recently travelled to the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne to discuss important issues within the region. Topics of discussion included opportunities across the Youth, Veterans and Small Business portfolios for the Southern Grampians region.
By Admin

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The Under-13 stars in action on the day included (left to right) Elsie Brown, Leni Robertson, Nat O’Dea (coach), Ava Kinnealy and Lexi Thomas. Photo: SUPPLIED.
ROOS REPRESENT
IT was a successful weekend for seven Hamilton Kangaroos netballers who represented the Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) at the Western Zone Junior Netball Championships in Ballarat on Sunday.
By Blair Burns
Tigers secure another win
PORTLAND’S under-15 girls’ footballers rolled on to another win on Friday evening, defeating Koroit in a dominant display in the Western Victoria Female Football League competition.
By Mitchell Turner
WITH big ambitions 18-year-old Kiarna Murfett is on track to running her own farm thanks to a DemoDAIRY Foundation school scholarship. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Eye to the future
KIARNA Murfett might only be 18, but she already has eyes on running her own farm.
By Michelle Muir
The Government is letting the wild dogs out!
NO. You did not misread the title. Yes. Our government is taking away your right to protect your stock and any other animal from Wild dogs and Dingoes. Why? Well, it’s all politics.
By Jodi Fry
4 Grosvenor Place, Hamilton $569,000 Southern Grampians Livestock & Real Estate Phone: Nic Cullinane and Bridget Fry on 5571 1404
Brick Family Home – Outstanding Location – Great Price
This stunning brick home on a huge block is located in a quiet street in a tightly held location close to Hospital, Lake Hamilton, Schools, Shops & CBD
By Admin
The Under-13 stars in action on the day included (left to right) Elsie Brown, Leni Robertson, Nat O’Dea (coach), Ava Kinnealy and Lexi Thomas. Photo: SUPPLIED.
ROOS REPRESENT
IT was a successful weekend for seven Hamilton Kangaroos netballers who represented the Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) at the Western Zone Junior Netball Championships in Ballarat on Sunday.
By Blair Burns
Two per cent for regional
TWENTY-five per cent of Victorians live in rural and regional areas, it therefore does not seem fair that they only get two per cent of the State Budget investment in infrastructure.
By Lizzie Hallam
Eye to the future
By Michelle Muir
TANESHA Aitken was named in her side’s best players in their win against the Saints.
Tigers secure another win
PORTLAND’S under-15 girls’ footballers rolled on to another win on Friday evening, defeating Koroit in a dominant display in the Western Victoria Female Football League competition.
By Mitchell Turner
Planning for boom times
GLENELG Shire Council aims to be well prepared for anticipated boom times driven by renewable energy.
By Portland Observer
Inspirational Alice
By Mitchell Turner
CATS skipper, Diarmid Cleary, boots the team into attack during Saturday’s clash against East Gambier. Photo: FRANK MONGER PHOTOGRAPHY.
WINNING FEELING
“ON the road again, Just can't wait to get on the road again.”
By Admin
Time to comment on council rates and spending
GLENELG Shire Council has released its draft budget 2024-225 and ratepayers have until 17 May to have their say on the council’s spending and rating plans for the next year.
By Admin
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