The Weekly Advertiser

09/12/2024

Mitch Nivalis was keynote presenter at the meeting at Horsham Golf Club.

Women s Health Grampians hosted its annual general meeting in Horsham on November with the theme of Equal the Contest gender equality on and off the field Mitch Nivalis was keynote presenter at the meeting at Horsham Golf Club followed by a panel discussion on the role of sport in promoting gender e...

09/12/2024

Unless it's illegal, don't do illegal.

09/12/2024

A hard-working team of volunteers has raised more than $16,000 this year to support Horsham’s palliative care team.

A hard-working team of volunteers has raised more than this year to support Horsham s palliative care team to provide resources to patients in their homes Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary generated from a cake stall Bunnings barbecues a fashion parade donations that have been made at funerals in lieu....

08/12/2024

The Wesley project’s fundraising total is nearing $600,000.

The Wesley project s fundraising total is nearing with Horsham East Rotary Club s art show proceeds bringing the campaign closer to its -million goal Rotary club president Terry Harris said the annual art show enabled the club to contribute to The Wesley campaign It was a very successful art show so...

08/12/2024

Shari Porter is this year’s Just Better Care National Possible Award winner, recognising her as the service’s best community support professional in Australia.

By Bronwyn Hastings Shari Porter is this year s Just Better Care National Possible Award winner recognising her as the service s best community support professional in Australia Just Better Care s western Victoria general manager Alison Butler in presenting the certificate and prize of said Ms Porte...

08/12/2024

Can you name your favourite top-10?

08/12/2024

There are more than 120 specially trained wilderness paramedics statewide, with more than 10 based in the Grampians region.

By Colin MacGillivray With the onset of warm weather Ambulance Victoria wilderness response paramedics in the Grampians region are preparing to help people in need of aid across western Victoria s outdoor recreation areas There are more than specially trained wilderness paramedics statewide with mor...

07/12/2024

The devastation of missing someone from the table at Christmas time should be enough of a reminder to do the right thing when deciding to get behind the wheel.

It s that time of year again work Christmas parties social gatherings and catching up with friends for a festive drink are well and truly here While choosing an outfit is high among many people s list of decisions to make prior to the event so too should be how you are going to get home safely Road....

07/12/2024

Print out a copy of The Weekly Advertiser colouring competition and let your young artists go wild.

Print out a copy of The Weekly Advertiser colouring competition and let your young artists go wild Entries close December nbsp Competition terms and conditions

07/12/2024

Grampians Community Health, GCH, has warned of tight times ahead as demand grows for services amid an increasingly restricted budget.

Grampians Community Health GCH has warned of tight times ahead as demand grows for services amid an increasingly restricted budget GCH has recorded a surplus from expenditure of almost -million in - substantially lower than last year s -million surplus and below the budgeted While GCH is a not-for-p...

06/12/2024

Western Victoria is among parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this summer.

By Bronwyn Hastings Western Victoria is among parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this summer nbsp Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council AFAC representatives delivered the findings at a Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer launch last week Emergency Management Vic...

06/12/2024

The Wimmera Committee Against Family Violence is encouraging everyone to take action to end violence against women and children.

By Lauren Henry The Wimmera Committee Against Family Violence is encouraging everyone to take action to end violence against women and children nbsp As part of the International Days of Activism to end gender-based violence against women the group will support a variety of initiatives nbsp The Days....

06/12/2024

“People want to have a good time, and we want to make sure they have a safe time when they do so,” – Horsham-based Senior Sergeant Eddie Malpas said police would support venues to keep people safe during entertainment venues’ busiest time of the year.

By Bronwyn Hastings Public safety liquor licensing compliance and road safety will be the focus of Victoria Police s Operation AURA Police will work alongside entertainment venue operators and licensees in a bid to keep the community safe across summer The operation which launches on Friday and runs...

06/12/2024

An Environment Effects Statement, EES, is Victoria’s most rigorous environmental assessment.

The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning is seeking community feedback on its draft scoping requirements for the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector VNI West Environment Effects Statement An Environment Effects Statement EES is Victoria s most rigorous environmental assessment nbsp....

06/12/2024

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy speculated the move could see laundry services permanently relocated to Ballarat against the community’s wishes.

By Colin MacGillivary Laundry services at Wimmera Base Hospital have been temporarily relocated to Ballarat due to a mechanical failure Horsham staff members are required to travel to and from Ballarat to drop off and collect laundry When Grampians Health was created through the amalgamation of Eden...

06/12/2024

Horsham and Grampians Visitor Information Centre has re-located to an expanded and improved location at the front of Horsham Town Hall in Pynsent Street.

Horsham and Grampians Visitor Information Centre has re-located to an expanded and improved location at the front of Horsham Town Hall in Pynsent Street The move from the Town Hall foyer aims to enhance the visitor experience with a space open seven days a week from am to pm The venue s general box....

06/12/2024

The two-month extension comes after Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos last week ordered a review of Parks Victoria, and ousted its chief executive Matthew Jackson.

By Lauren Henry The State Government has extended the community consultation period for the Dyurrite Cultural Landscape draft management plan until February The two-month extension comes after Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos last week ordered a review of Parks Victoria and ousted its chief exe...