Western Vic Daily

Victorian Farmers Federation are encouraging locals to donate towards fodder for farmers. The final touches are now being put together for the annual Hooked on Portland - Seafood and Fishing festival this Friday and Saturday. Hamilton District Cricket returned on Saturday following the Christmas and New Year break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton CFA were called to assist as part of a strike team for the Horsham fire over the weekend. The Allan Labor Government has approved a major wind farm development. Branxholme Wallacedale Football Netball Club have announced that Zeb Vincent has re-signed with the club for the 2026 season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of Southern Grampians Shire Council’s Christmas Street Performances in Hamilton, local duo Amina Barrera and Maggie Wallis have been entertaining crowds at various locations.  With many of us travelling on the states roads through the holiday period, we are being urged not to be a hero on the roads. The Portland Lawn Tennis Club are hosting the green triangle lawn tennis tournam...

Southern Grampians Shire Council Office at Brown Street in Hamilton will be closed for the Christmas & New Year. Dunkeld Consolidated School recently held their final school assembly and handed hour certificates and announced the new student leaders for next year. Ten Hampden Football Netball League netballers have been selected in the 2026 Netball Victoria Talent Academy Program. See omnystud...

United Way Glenelg has delivered a little extra joy this Christmas to a few residents across the shire. As we approach Christmas and the new year, maybe a new years resolution is to donate blood. Heywood Football Netball Club have announced the committee and roles for the 2026 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internationally acclaimed Australian dancer and choreographer Riley Fitzgerald is returning home. The Boards of Western District Health Service and Casterton Memorial Hospital have welcomed the Victorian Government’s approval of a voluntary merger. The T20 competition is complete with Ponds taking the win over College last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Governor of Victoria - Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner visited Western Victoria last week. The Environment Protection Authority is urging local business and construction sites closing over Christmas to make sure the site is properly secured. Hamilton's Emma Kearney has signed a new one year contract extension with the reigning premiers North Melbourne football club. Se...

Western Victorian Farmers are a step closer to being able to use Virtual Fencing. Education experts are reminding Western Victoria’s VCE students that their ATAR is only one part of their story. The last round of weekend pennant bowls takes place tomorrow before the Christmas break.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those on the land are being reminded to be wary of the potential of Haystack Fires. The Victorian Opposition is calling on the Allan Labor Government over the lack of bush fire preparedness. The grand final in the Hamilton District Cricket Association T20 competition is on tonight from 5:30. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southern Grampians Shire Council have announced Round Two of the Community Partnership Grants Program will open next month. The Glenelg Shire Council have confirmed the music line-up for New Years Eve celebrations which get underway from 6pm through till midnight. Cavendish Football Netball Club have announced that Mia Cross will be in charge of the under 13 netball side. See omnystudio.com/listen...

The controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund has once again been deferred by a year. Southern Grampians Shire Council is gearing up to light up the sky once again this New Year’s Eve, with the fireworks display returning to Lake Hamilton. Coleraine boxer Donald Jones has won his fight over the weekend claiming the Australian Super Middleweight championship. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Southern Grampians Shire Council is reminding locals and visitors that Santa's Wonderland is back at The Hub. Fire restrictions across Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire Councils come into effect from today. Round 8 of B Grade Hamilton District Cricket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton’s beloved Lakes Edge Playground is set for an upgrade. Sports fans in the Glenelg Shire now have a new way to play, thanks to Sportsbox. Round 8 of senior domestic men division 1 and 2A for Hamilton Basketball Association results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As warmer weather has arrived, more Western Victorian's will be using air conditioners to keep cool increasing power bills. CFA brigades across the region will receive funding through this year’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. The Portland Coasters Women are just one win away from premiership glory in the Country Basketball League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is inviting residents across western Victoria to share their thoughts on some of the key issues facing rural and regional communities. Demolition at 90-92 Lonsdale Street Hamilton will move ahead with works set to commence 27 January 2026.  The Hamilton Golf Club are still seeking golfers to be part of the Christmas Ambrose on Sunday 14th Dec...

Young people from across the Glenelg Shire have come together to recognise youth mental health. The Feral deer population is growing across Western Victoria, specifically in the Grampians region. Round 6 of Hamilton District Cricket Association C Grade results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Government is giving libraries across the state a major funding boost. A collaboration between United Way Glenelg and Dartmoor Primary School have refreshed the much loved 25 acts of Kindness. Round 9 of weekend pennant bowls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heywood Rural Health has been named the 2025 Premier’s Small Health Service of the Year. WorkSafe is reminding farmers that fire isn’t the only threat this harvest season, with fatigue also contributing to a significant number of deaths. Round 9 of weekend pennant bowls weather permitting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wannon Water’s Annual Report has highlighted a year of steady performance and careful planning. As Christmas fast approaches - WorkSafe is urging local industries to remain calm as higher workloads and extra pressure from clients and customers often contributing to fatigue. Weather permitting the Hamilton District Cricket Association T/20 competition gets underway from 5:30. See omnystudio.c...

The Albanese Labor Government has been forced into a backdown on its plan to slash speed limits on regional roads. CFA is encouraging Western Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk. Hamilton Kangaroos Football Netball Club have announced two coaching positions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Western District Health Service is inviting the community to attend its Annual General Meeting tomorrow from 2:30 pm. Following the release of crime statistics, police and emergency service workers are being assaulted at a rate of nearly 10 per week. It was another big weekend at Hamilton Golf Club with some incredibly close results across all grades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Rocklands on Saturday morning. Over $20,000 was raised following the Western District Health Service's Op Shop Golf Tournament. It was Round 5 in Hamilton District Cricket Association D Grade on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenelg Shire Council are once again supporting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Heywood Rural Health has been announced as one of three finalists statewide in the Premier’s Small Health Service of the Year category at the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. It's the final home and away round in Country Basketball League over the weekend. See omnystudio.co...

Following last nights meeting - Glenelg Shire Council has re-elected Karen Stephens as Mayor for 12 months. With another bushfire season looming across Western Victoria, South West Coast MP Roma Britnell says the State Government is falling short on preparedness. The Hampden Football Netball League has announced the coaching appointments for the 2026 Junior Association Championships. See omnystudi...

The Nationals’ Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is urging the Allan Labor Government to apply some common sense to kangaroo management. Federal Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is encouraging Western Victorian's to support local businesses this Christmas.  The Hamilton Kangaroos Football Netball club have announced that their annual general meeting will be held on Monday 15th December. See omnyst...