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Summer nights, regional stages and plenty of live sound.
There's tons to do. Let's get out there.
Budget-friendly school holiday fun for kids and families.
They share some history, those trees and Hamilton.
National demand for the subsidised batteries has been higher than initially expected.
A joint safety review between council and the state government has translated into raised platforms and redesigned intersections to slow vehicles near busy pedestrian areas.
Councillors voted 5-2 on Tuesday to approve the eucalyptus plantation, with backers arguing the move supports wildlife rescue.
Glenelg Shire Council voted 4-3 to pause adoption of the updated policy while the community weighs in on the controversial eligibility rules.
The dry conditions rocked the entire region, impacting farmers from Ballarat to Portland.
Residents say a lack of direction from council ended talks with the Freemasons.
A petition of nearly 2,000 signatures prompts council to receive the community’s plea and schedule pre-Christmas discussions.
Having a plan in place well in advance is the best way to reduce risk to your animals.
There have been 20 deaths in the first 16 days of December across the state, exceeding the 19 total fatalities recorded in December last year.
The trust between a reporter and their readership is worth its weight in gold.
