GREY-headed Flying foxes or ‘fruit bats’ (as they’re sometimes known) have recently made their temporary home at the Hamilton Botanical Gardens.

Southern Grampians Shire residents can prepare for burning off this weekend after the CFA yesterday revised the date of fire restrictions ending to next Monday, April 22.

WITH the end of the school holidays in Victoria, authorities have reminded drivers of the importance of watching out for pedestrians, increased traffic in the mornings and afternoons, and to slowdown in school zones.

THE Roos had a late blow, losing Emma and Kellie Sommerville to work duties, leaving the Roos a little light on for experience in their Open clash against Camperdown, losing 63-43.

PORT FAIRY Folk Festival was the location for a catch up with local Member of Parliament for South West Coast Roma Britnell.

FOLLOWING a burst of late summer heat, the season has turned decidedly autumnal.

GEORGINA Gubbins’ resume gives the impression of a high-flying corporate executive, but the reality of the newly-inducted Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient in the General Division at this year’s Australia Day Awards, could not be further from that picture and her story is truly inspirational.