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“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban
Jan 22, 2026

“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

West Vic will face extreme heat and elevated fire danger less than a fortnight after fires and flash floods damaged parts of Victoria’s coast and hinterland.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Southern Grampians Council signs off on $1 million state-funded road crossings overhaul
Dec 16, 2025

Southern Grampians Council signs off on $1 million state-funded road crossings overhaul

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.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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The new 5am to midnight rural study hub encouraging Hamilton residents to “live, learn and work local”
Nov 26, 2025

The new 5am to midnight rural study hub encouraging Hamilton residents to “live, learn and work local”

“Unfortunately for regional Victoria, we have one of the lowest completion rates of education beyond Year 12.”

Zara Cuthbertson
HamiltonHamilton
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The quest for West Vic's best brekkie roll: Tosca Browns, Hamilton
Nov 03, 2025

The quest for West Vic's best brekkie roll: Tosca Browns, Hamilton

The Brolga visits local cafe Tosca Browns to try their version of the classic Aussie breakfast.

Brad Esposito
HamiltonHamilton
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“A necessity, not a luxury”: Hamilton Library set to install dispenser for free pads and tampons
Sep 25, 2025

“A necessity, not a luxury”: Hamilton Library set to install dispenser for free pads and tampons

A new vending machine installed at Hamilton Library is part of a state government program aiming to make sanitary items more accessible in public spaces.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Meet the North Hamilton Fire Brigade’s first-ever female lieutenant
Jul 17, 2025

Meet the North Hamilton Fire Brigade’s first-ever female lieutenant

The single mum, student nurse and business owner is confident if she can do it, so can other women.

Zara Cuthbertson
HamiltonHamilton
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Quick Bite: Cafe Gray in Hamilton
Apr 04, 2025

Quick Bite: Cafe Gray in Hamilton

There are so many great cafe options in Hamilton, but this is one of our faves.

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