Cloudy. Isolated showers from the late morning until this evening, more frequent in the south. Winds westerly and light increasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures around 13.

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- Nationals Member for Western Victoria Region, David O'Brien has recognised and thanked Victoria's emergency services personnel in the Grampians region for their efforts in responding to the 2013-14 fires.

Speaking at a thank-you barbecue in Halls Gap, Mr O'Brien said the Victorian Coalition Government was proud to support the vital work of emergency workers and volunteers who protect Victoria.

-  There is an air of optimism and expectation surrounding the Navarre Minerals drilling site at Cherrypool.

The Stawell-based mineral explorer began its latest drill program at its Eclipse prospect, located 60 kilometres from Horsham, earlier this month.

Whats on: Today Stawell host an 8 race Harness meeting with the first race scheduled for 12.21