Western Vic Daily

Southern Grampians Shire Council have advised that works to replace the guard rail on the bridge over Lyne Creek on the Branxholme Byaduk Road near Hamilton Port Fairy Road, will begin on Thursday. A number of local council representatives attended Melbourne on Friday to join forces to fight against the State Government's emergency services levy. A big crowd attended the Bet365 Hamilton Cup on Sat...

Dunkeld is now well equipped to help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest with the town graduating this month as Heart Safe Community. The state opposition has questioned as to why forest firefighting equipment used by Forest Fire Management Victoria has been pulled off the road indefinitely amid serious safety concerns. Round one of Hamilton District Cricket Association under 16 junior comp...

Southern Grampians Shire Council invites local businesses to help share Christmas spirit by taking part in the annual Christmas Window Display Competition. Police are investigating a burglary and the theft of a dirt bike and helmet from a property in Portland West late last month. Round 2 of Country Basketball League women's competition this weekend and Portland Coasters have a double header. See...

Glenelg Shire Council's Draft Long Term Financial Plan is now on public exhibition. The annual Rotary Hamilton Art Show kicks off tomorrow with a gala preview starting at 7pm. Forest Fire Management Victoria crews are busy across Western Victoria carrying out planned burns. This Saturday afternoon is the running of the $65,000 Hamilton Cup over 2200 meters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Six new automated pollen counters will be part of an expanded and more sophisticated thunderstorm asthma risk forecasting system in 2025, one is installed in Hamilton. The Conservation Regulator is seeking public assistance after an incident involving the alleged take of an Australian Fur Seal pup, later found alive in a bin at the Portland RSL Sub-Branch. Hamilton District Junior Cricket Associat...

Western Victorian Farmers are calling for more practical drought support, with Nationals Deputy Leader and Shadow Agriculture Minister Emma Kealy urging the Allan Labor Government to refocus its priorities. Hamilton’s four-legged friends are taking centre stage this October as headspace Hamilton hosts a community Pooch Picnic at the Botanic Gardens Gazebo. Not the start Portland Coasters wer...

The Victorian Government has announced that it will be assisting primary producers and providing critical cash flow help for drought affected farmers. Gleleng Shire Council are urging locals to nominate a local personality who deserves to be celebrated on canvas. Round one of Country Basketball League South West Men and women get underway this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Residents across the Western District are being urged to join the One Foot Forward campaign through October. Grampians Sandstone has announced it will be a key supplier of locally sourced sandstone for the National Gallery of Victoria’s highly anticipated contemporary arts project.  The Hamilton Golf Club are reminding those interested in taking part in the ladies pink day that bookings...

A local community group will be starting a program to replace manna gums which have been eaten by koalas. WorkSafe will be in Hamilton on Friday to host free sessions which will give workers and employees the chance to learn about current trends and issues. St Andrews Cricket Club are seeking a social club co-ordinator for the upcoming season, anyone can put their hand up for the position. See omn...

Western District residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves with the mobile blood donor centre now in Hamilton till the 10th of October. Glenelg Shire Council are seeking community feedback over the Councils Draft Long Term Financial Plan. Western Speedway have announced that there will be a club practice day on Saturday 25th October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A free bbq lunch is being hosted by Penshurst Lions this Saturday from one till four at Penshurst Football Club with a special emphasis on farmers and their families. The latest crime statistics were released on Thursday and it shows an interesting picture for Southern Grampians Local Government Area. As Western Victorians head into what is expected to be a challenging fire season, the CFA are giv...

Western Victoria is set to benefit from a road maintenance program which are set to begin between now and mid 2026. Victoria Police is launching a major crackdown on drink and drug driving over the long weekend as Operation Scoreboard is now in effect. Hampden Football Netball League Grand final tomorrow and Hamilton Kangaroos will be looking for premiership glory in both football and netball. See...

More than 20 administration staff at South West Healthcare will be undertaking a Certificate IV in Health Administration. Emergency services are continuing to urge Western District residents to be prepared for this upcoming fire season. Ambulance Victoria have announced a new General Health Information Sheet which outlines who Western Victorians can contact when health assistance is needed. Tahara...

The Victorian Government has approved Victoria’s largest-ever battery storage project – a one-gigawatt facility in Portland. Southern Grampians Shire Council recently endorsed draft Structure Plans for Cavendish and Coleraine following the Council meeting. Tim Cogger has been named as Branxholme Wallacedale Football Netball Club reserves coach for the 2026 season. See omnystudio.com/li...

Victoria is lagging behind other states when it comes to the amount of money spent on maintaining roads. The Victorian Government has announced funding for a local facility under the Country Football and Netball Program. A major announcement by the Hamilton Racing Club with 2006 Victoria Darby, 2007 Melbourne Cup and 2009 Turnbull States winner Efficient heading to the cup for a special meet and g...

EPA Victoria is reminding people spring is not the season for burning waste – but it can be the season for burning money. The Western District could be in for a wet weekend, with rain forecast today and continuing into the coming days. The spring school holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, but Ambulance Victoria is reminding everyone to plan ahead and stay safe. A soccer t...

An ARIA Award winner is coming to Western Victoria. The TAC are urging locals to take it easy if travelling these school holidays. The Victorian Government has announced an investment into Western Victorian public libraries. St Andrews Cricket Club have announced that Damien Logan will return as B Grade captain for the 2025/26 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Medicine Ball returns—and with the event held just once every three years, locals are encouraged to secure their tickets early. With school holidays just a matter of weeks away, Glenelg Shire Council have released a program to get the kids off the screens and into some free fun activities. The Hamilton Kangaroos are seeking expressions of interest in all netball sides for next season wit...

More than 2,000 CFA volunteers recently participated in the annual Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria survey.  Glenelg Shire Council have announced the launch of the Glow Roller Disco, a high-energy, inclusive event lighting up the Casterton Town Hall and Portland Civic Hall later this month. Penshurst key forward Josh Rentsch has won the 2025 W J Lewis Medal, the Mininera & District Footba...

Locals are being encouraged to apply for the state government power saving bonus. We're being urged to take it easy on Western Victorian roads. Local volunteers raised money with firefighter stair climb. A local cricket club has gone into recess this upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton cricket club have received Federal Government funding. Glenelg Hopkins CMA have finished upgrades to their offices in French Street.. Western District residents will soon once again be able to roll up their sleeves and make a blood donation. A big grand final day for SWDFNL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.