THE comunity has once again punched well above its weight when it comes to supporting those in need, with $26,300 and change from the Casterton district, for this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Collected throughout the year and...
IN THE 110th year since the Gallipoli campaign, Anzac Day commemorative services will once again be held across the district on Friday, paying tribute to the past and serving members of Australia’s defence community. Digby will kick-off proceedings with the...
THE Victorian Government has approved the use of helicopter-based snipers to shoot up to 750 koalas in Budj Bim National Park, in what is believed to be the first aerial shooting of koalas in Victoria. It is believed the aerial...
ROTARY Club of Casterton celebrated Easter with a tribute to a much loved and well-known former member. The late Johnny Hughes, or John Hughes JP PHP & PP, came to the Casterton district as a relief pharmacist during World War...
WHILE fire danger period laws are still in place in Glenelg Shire, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is asking all landowners to take the necessary steps to protect paddock trees when burning stubble on their...
WEST Wimmera Shire Council is urging dog owners to pick up after their pets when using Council-owned ovals, following growing concerns about public health and safety. Over the next month, Council will be monitoring dog waste issues at local ovals...
