Casterton News

21/08/2026

Round two of South West District Finals - we're off to Coleraine's Silvester Oval tomorrow and Heathmere Rec Reserve on Sunday.
Wishing all the Maroons and Giants all the best in their weekend matches!

With week one of the finals sorted we are off to Silvester Oval Coleraine on Saturday then Heathmere on Sunday.

20/08/2026

LANGUAGE WARNING!!!
HMMMM ... just a random one here to finish the night ... the editor follows this fella's TOTALLY AUSSIE commentary page ... do the cheeky kids in the first clip look familiar?
AND AGAIN ... LANGUAGE WARNING ... It IS language that is considered offensive when it comes to the King's English. You have been warned!

20/08/2026

Book your spot at the Dartmoor Bush Nursing Centre

Reminder to register for our Free Su***de Alertness Workshop, we need numbers by this Thursday so please give us a call on 55281381 to register or use the link below.

Free Su***de Alertness Workshop In Dartmoor
SafeTALK is a su***de alertness workshop that gives you the confidence and practical skills to recognise when someone may be thinking about su***de and take action by connecting them to safety. You don’t need prior experience or a special background – just a willingness to help and a few hours of your time.
Valued at $190 per head, this workshop is being delivered to the Glenelg community for FREE thanks to funding and support from ‘Look Over the Farmgate’ and the Rotary Clubs of Glenelg Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Committee.

This event is open to Glenelg shire residents over the age of 18 years, and staff who directly support Glenelg residents. Together, we can make Glenelg safer from su***de.

Date: Wednesday 26th August
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Dartmoor Bush Nursing Centre (28 Ascot St, Dartmoor, 3304)

Registrations are essential. Please register via the link below, or by calling 5522 1197. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/safetalk-su***de-alertness-training-dartmoor-tickets-1995608547887

Please note:
If su***de has touched your life in the last 6-12 months, this session may not be right for you at this point in time.

Find out more about safeTALK here: https://livingworks.com.au/training/livingworks-safetalk/

20/08/2026

A Konong property shared this post yesterday, the Glenelg River at Casterton definitely has a bit more depth to it today ... seems like the water is finally running! What does it look like at your place?

16/08/2026

Congratulations Sam Woodall!

Back in business 👊
Victoria’s Sam Woodall clinches Melbourne.

14/08/2026

IT'S FINALS TIME!!!!
Round one of South West District finals this weekend, kicking of with hosts, Dartmoor, on Saturday.
Best of luck, everyone!

12/08/2026

🦅🦅H5 bird flu update as cases spread to new regions🦅🦅
Reports from community members and land managers across the state continue to play a critical role in pinpointing new cases of H5 bird flu in Victoria.
A further seven cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns in Phillip Island, Mildura, Warrnambool, Hamilton, Hawkesdale and St. Andrews Beach. The new cases bring the total current number to 60 statewide.

11/08/2026

UPDATE: All is fine with Lee ... was just travelling alone in a no service area and understand family did just want to have a chat! Understood he got the message via the chat network and all is well.

Lee Carlin - your family wants to chat! If you see Lee, please give him a nudge in the ribs and let him know.

LEE CARLIN – PLEASE CALL HOME

Lee has been sighted. Thanks for all your help.

This is a prime example of some of the struggles we face in a remote area….. When a Vodaphone (TPG) / Optus mobile turns into a brick.

08/08/2026

Bird flu spread makes new rules for large volume poultry owners.

A housing requirement is now in place for poultry flocks of 50 or more birds along the south of the state for an initial 14 days following recent detections of H5 bird flu. 🐔

Poultry owners in these areas must house their birds or otherwise prevent contact with wild birds wherever practical.

Housing poultry is an additional risk mitigation option aimed at reducing exposure of poultry to infected wildlife. Wild birds are a known source of H5 bird flu.

Stringent biosecurity practices remain essential. If you notice unexplained illness or deaths in your birds, report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Find out more about the housing requirement: 🔗 agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu

04/08/2026

ALL GONE, THANKS FOLKS!
Stay tuned for more "we're overloaded with old papers" posts, next month :-)
In addition to the FREE CHAIR sitting outside the office, we have a pile of old newspapers as tall as the editor, which need to go, otherwise the recycling bin is going to get lucky! Please let us know BEFORE you turn up, if you are coming to collect. Phone or text 0466 681 337.