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Southern Grampians council eyes 24-hour lock up to crack down on shire’s wandering cats
Dec 12, 2025

Southern Grampians council eyes 24-hour lock up to crack down on shire’s wandering cats

A new four-year blueprint targets registration gaps, feral pets and owner education after months of public feedback.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Plane trees will blind a weary council: 25 established trees to be removed from town’s CBD
Dec 11, 2025

Plane trees will blind a weary council: 25 established trees to be removed from town’s CBD

They share some history, those trees and Hamilton.

Zara Cuthbertson
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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
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Water to flow again as locals take control of Southern Grampians public pool
Oct 14, 2025

Water to flow again as locals take control of Southern Grampians public pool

Despite increased attendances, the facility was closed due to the financial impost on council.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“One of the most ambitious projects in our history”: Southern Grampians approves $3.35m for next phase of Hamilton Art Gallery
Sep 17, 2025

“One of the most ambitious projects in our history”: Southern Grampians approves $3.35m for next phase of Hamilton Art Gallery

Backed by federal funding and a local artist’s donation, Southern Grampians Council argues plans for $50 million in upgrades to the existing building are necessary.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat
Aug 28, 2025

Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat

How does exploring for offshore gas impact Southern Rock Lobsters?

Zara Cuthbertson
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Facing a loss of community, Glenthompson locals push to re-open previously shut down pool
Aug 19, 2025

Facing a loss of community, Glenthompson locals push to re-open previously shut down pool

Southern Grampians Shire Council closed the facility in 2024 due to what it said was a lack of patronage.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians Council commits to $34 million plan for new Hamilton community hub
Aug 18, 2025

Southern Grampians Council commits to $34 million plan for new Hamilton community hub

With design funding secured, councillors agreed to push ahead on an ambitious civic square precinct development, despite concerns over costs and missing agreements.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Why Southern Grampians council isn’t backing down on the $48 million Hamilton Art Gallery rebuild
Jul 09, 2025

Why Southern Grampians council isn’t backing down on the $48 million Hamilton Art Gallery rebuild

Southern Grampians mayor Dennis Heslin has reset the narrative with naysayers, arguing the project is a once-in-a-generation chance to shift the region’s economic fate.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians Shire Council passes $56M budget as gallery demolition sparks heated exchange
Jun 18, 2025

Southern Grampians Shire Council passes $56M budget as gallery demolition sparks heated exchange

Questions over process and public input clouded an otherwise milestone budget decision.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough
May 26, 2025

Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough

There has been a call for Covid-style income support via a "FarmKeeper" payment.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Seven new “rapid composting” units at heart of $6.5 million Southern Grampians push into DIY green waste
May 15, 2025

Seven new “rapid composting” units at heart of $6.5 million Southern Grampians push into DIY green waste

The current waste management system costs council $900,000 annually.

Zara Cuthbertson
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