Southern Grampians

Hamilton cinema to lose 53 seats under Southern Grampians Council redesign

Just 55 of almost 4000 sessions over three years drew more than 68 people.

Southern Grampians

Beautiful above ground, trouble below: Another 66 plane trees to face the chop in Hamilton CBD

Southern Grampians Council says the move to axe the main street’s ageing trees is plane and simple.

Southern Grampians

Wrong item in your wheelie bin? Three strikes and you’re out, says Southern Grampians Council

There will be a six-month grace period before fines kick in.

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“Can’t afford to have one accident”: Southern Grampians moves forward with $480,000 upgrade of dangerous Hamilton intersection

The project is part of a $2 million overhaul of Hamilton’s pedestrian crossings and intersections.

Roads

Southern Grampians council approves 340-home Hamilton estate despite traffic and flooding concerns

The four-stage development on Lake Hamilton’s edge will include hundreds of homes, a childcare centre and retail space, with planning permits still required.

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Dangerous Southern Grampians intersections to get $781,000 upgrade

The funding follows earlier pedestrian crossing upgrades and will target roads identified as safety priorities in 2023.

Roads

Southern Grampians pushes “expensive” plan to re-route trucks and improve bus services in Hamilton

Council says major upgrades will depend on government support and further funding.

Roads

Southern Grampians council moves full steam ahead on Hamilton's multimillion-dollar revamp

From a new library and community hub to upgraded streets and public spaces, two major projects are progressing in the CBD.

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“Money down the drain”: Southern Grampians latest council to bin rubbish mandate

Cross contamination between glass and cardboard can result in both ending up in landfill.

Southern Grampians

How new fees at the Hamilton aquatic centre will impact local sport clubs

A new cost model will focus on the space and time the facility is in use.

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Southern Grampians councillor suspended after misconduct allegations

Katrina Rainsford defended her actions, saying a healthy local government should allow its representatives to “ask difficult questions”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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

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.

Southern Grampians

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

How does exploring for offshore gas impact Southern Rock Lobsters?

Wildlife

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Southern Grampians

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.

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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.

Southern Grampians

Hike, walk, climb: The best tracks and things to see in the Southern Grampians

Grab your hiking shoes, pack a snack, and go explore a slice of paradise.

Southern Grampians

Southern Grampians

Hamilton cinema to lose 53 seats under Southern Grampians Council redesign

Beautiful above ground, trouble below: Another 66 plane trees to face the chop in Hamilton CBD

Wrong item in your wheelie bin? Three strikes and you’re out, says Southern Grampians Council

“Can’t afford to have one accident”: Southern Grampians moves forward with $480,000 upgrade of dangerous Hamilton intersection

Southern Grampians council approves 340-home Hamilton estate despite traffic and flooding concerns

Dangerous Southern Grampians intersections to get $781,000 upgrade

Southern Grampians pushes “expensive” plan to re-route trucks and improve bus services in Hamilton

Southern Grampians council moves full steam ahead on Hamilton's multimillion-dollar revamp

“Money down the drain”: Southern Grampians latest council to bin rubbish mandate

How new fees at the Hamilton aquatic centre will impact local sport clubs

Southern Grampians councillor suspended after misconduct allegations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hike, walk, climb: The best tracks and things to see in the Southern Grampians

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