Western Vic Daily

Melville Oval has been announced as a finalist for the 2025 AFL Victoria Best Community Football Facilities Project Award. The Victorian Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien says the Allan Labor Government’s wasteful spending habits is putting the future of Neighbourhood Houses at risk. Round 7 in Country Basketball League over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Heywood Rural Health has been invited to Admiralty House in Sydney. Southern Grampians Shire Council will complete maintenance works and install survey equipment. Round 6 of Hamilton District Cricket Association B Grade Portland matches from Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RACV is urging Western Victorians to take a few minutes and fill out a survey as to how safe they feel in their homes and communities. Western Victoria livestock transporters are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of road maintenance which is causing significant damage to their vehicles. Weather permitting another round of Hamilton District Cricket Association A grade one day matche...

Australia Post are warning customers across Western Victoria to be on high alert as scammers accelerate fake delivery messages. Southern Grampians Shire Council are urging locals to vote for their favourite Christmas window display. Branxholme Wallacedale FNC are in the process of applying for inclusion to the Western Victoria Female Football League in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Less than a month from the under 16s social media ban.. the federal opposition is concerned the policy is set to fail. Glenelg Shire Council are encouraging locals to get involved and help shape the development of the Glenelg Shire Tourism Strategy. Weather permitting round 2 of under 12 Hamilton District Cricket will take place today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police are holding a Neighbourhood Policing Forum in Portland, covering off a multitude of different issues. Southern Grampians Shire Council residents are invited to share ideas and complete submissions for the 2026/27 budget. The final round before finals for Portland basketball association women's division 2 competition tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United Way Glenelg’s Lewis Court Fund has proudly supported the University of the Third Age with a grant of $2,600. Applications are now open for the next round of the Tiny Towns Fund. The Hamilton Kangaroos Football Netball Club are preparing for an exciting 2026 and are seeking players to take part in senior netball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 155th Casterton Show is on this weekend with something for the whole family. Forest Fire Management Victoria’s newest recruits are gearing up for the summer bushfire season, undertaking intensive training camps across the state. Weather permitting round 5 of Hamilton District Cricket Association A Grade will take place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence personnel and civilian volunteers will be out across Western Victoria selling poppies in the lead-up to Remembrance Day next Tuesday. Southern Grampians Shire Council have re-elected Councillor Dennis Heslin as Mayor for a 12 month term following the Council meeting last night. Branxholme Wallacedale Football Netball Club have announced that they have signed Caden Walter for next season. S...

Kids across the Western District can now personally deliver their Christmas wish lists to Santa, thanks to the support of our local post office. With McHappy Day only 10 days away, local McDonald’s stores are putting the finishing touches in place for a big day. A major achievement for some of the Portland Colts Cricketers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western District residents are being promised by the Federal Government that it will be easier to find a GP that bulk bills. Nominations for the 2026 Southern Grampians Shire Community Recognition Awards, presented on Australia Day have officially opened. Weekend Pennant Division one bowls results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank has released it's latest Farmer Confidence Survey... with optimism slowly returning amongst Victorian Farmers. Operation Furlong kicks off this long weekend, with Victoria Police increasing their visibility across the state. A big weekend in Country Basketball League men's competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Victorian year 12 students are well into their exams - which is a stressful time not only for students but also their families. Federal Member for Wannon Dan Tehan spoke in parliament about the state of the roads. Round three of women's cricket tomorrow night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of volunteers are giving up their time to sell poppies ahead of remembrance day. The countdown is on for Southern Grampians Shire Council residents and the opening of the outdoor pool season. The Portland Football Netball Club are inviting local junior netballers to be part of selections on Monday 24th November and Wednesday 26th November at Hanlon Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

As many locals venture into our forests and parks this Melbourne Cup weekend - authorities are urging campers to learn about campfire safety before they go.  Police have charged a Portland man over a serious alleged stabbing over the weekend. Not great news for Hamilton District B Grade action with all matches abandoned on Saturday due to the weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The Portland Men’s Shed has received a $2,500 grant from the United Way Glenelg Lewis Court Fund. Victoria Police is updating its entrance exam, giving aspiring officers from Western Victoria a more flexible pathway to join the force. Portland Coasters men had a win on the road on Saturday night defeating Warrnambool Seahawks in Country Basketball League. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The Australian Taxation Office is reminding locals that have not lodged their tax return for 2024-25 they have until the end of the month. Households in the Glenelg Shire are being encouraged to get fire ready this Spring, with a free green-waste initiative on offer. Weather permitting round three of Hamilton District Cricket Association A grade matches on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Local police are reminding parents of year 12 students to help ensure their teens are doing the right thing as end-of-year celebrations begin. The National Centre for Farmer Health is preparing for a revamp of their Agrisafe project. Round four of Country Basketball League men's competition and Portland Coasters are on the road taking on Warrnambool Seahawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Western Victoria is preparing for a day of damaging winds and potentially locally destructive wind gusts. Emergency services were called to a shed fire in Portland on Monday night. Hamilton Kangaroos have announced that Jess Roll and Brianna Rankin have been appointed at netball directors for next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenelg Shire Council leaders recently joined their southwest counterparts in Melbourne to advocate for urgent regional priorities. Residents in Port Fairy will have the opportunity to hear more about plans to improve the water quality with Wannon Water holding a community information session this week. A tough weekend for Hamilton Hurricains men in round three of Country Basketball League. See om...

Leader of the Victorian Nationals, Danny O’Brien has called on the Allan Labor Government to fix problems with the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund rebate system. The Gardiner Foundation has announced the recipients of its inaugural Community Development Grants... which has seen six projects supported in South West Victoria. Round 2 of Hamilton District Cricket Association A Grade resu...

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Many Western Victorians are not sure who to approach when it comes to mental health and assistance. Southern Grampians Shire Council have endorsed the new council plan 2025-29 at it's most recent Council meeting. Midweek Hamilton Basketball Association senior men division 1 and 2A get underway tonight at HILAC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Wannon Dan Tehan says their is still time for locals to nominate for the Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards. The Allan Labor Government is cracking down on illegal dumping. A tough weekend for Hamilton Hurricains in the latest round of Country Basketball League men's competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.