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Plans endorsed

Despite some last minute protests from locals, the new Hamilton Gallery plans have been formally endorsed at the June council meeting held on Wednesday...

Naturalists Club to meet at HIRL

The next special presentation meeting of the Hamilton Field Naturalists Club for 2025 is on July 17 at 7.30pm at HIRL and will feature...

One night only for Waltzing the Wilarra

A show based on the love, resistance and community of 1940's Aboriginal Australia is coming to Hamilton. Waltzing the Wilarra is an Australian musical...

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Hampden holds on in a six-point thriller

It was an even contest in the Under-17 Men’s match as the Bottle Greens held on to win a thriller, capitalising on opportunities to...

Hamilton Bowls Report

The 72 bowlers, including 40 visitors, arrived at the bowling club for a big surprise when they were greeted by 'Red the Rooster' who...

Rams win another close one

Glenthompson-Dunkeld secured a thrilling victory against Woorndoo-Mortlake in the Mininera and District Netball Association (MDNA), moving into fourth position on the A grade ladder. Heading...

Bombers bury inconsistent Eagles

Penshurst’s momentum has continued to roll on, with a big victory over Hawkesdale-Macarthur in its annual Indigenous Round game last weekend. With both teams ready...

Roos down undefeated Darras

WESTERNS has made their mark as clear premiership contenders in the South West District Netball League competition, serving Tyrendarra their first loss in A...

WDUA Umpire Appointments

HAMPDEN FL - SENIORS Warrnambool vs North Warrnambool Field - Caleb Millard, Shane Dempsey Boundary - Jack Bell, Josh Wendt, Harry Frichot Goals - Andrew Wendt, Mark Murray South...

Rural

Visitors love the Casterton Kelpie Muster

CASTERTON'S famous Kelpie Muster is just around the corner, and will bring together thousands of canine connoisseurs from across the nation to the rural...

Muster dog at Kelpie Festival

THE Australian Kelpie Muster is thrilled to welcome Kim Dodson and her beloved Kelpie, Banjo, stars of ABC TV’s Muster Dogs Season 3, as...

Hamilton Market Reports

HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET FRIDAY, MAY 23 Agents yarded 213 cattle at the Hamilton weekly cattle market with a mixed quality yarding. Heavy steers over 500kg making up...

Morgan wins 14th open speed shear

Talented local shearer Caleb Morgan has won yet again, this time at the Charleville & South West Queensland Show in the Open speed shear....

Farmers take fight to Spring St

Vasey CFA Fire Brigade Captain Trevor Puls was one of approximately 5000 people from across the State that descended on Melbourne's CBD on Tuesday...

Calves hungry for more

As autumn calving continues there are many areas of the district where calves are being born onto paddocks with little valuable feed available. This means cows...

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Wama dream springs to life

For Pippa Mott, the CEO of the Wama Foundation, the past weekend has been magical seeing the vision come to life. "The Wama project...

Winter delights at HIRL Farmers Market

Last Saturday saw the June HIRL Farmers Market take place, with perfect weather and plenty of beautiful stalls to peruse. From fresh flowers, hand made...

Our vital link

Energy prices started rising across the board on 1 July and will continue to do so in the coming months. This will further increase...

Bridge strengthening works finally complete

The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are improving road safety in regional Victoria, with upgrades to the Grange Burn Bridge on the Henty Highway,...

Sheepvention brings back Robert F. Stewart Major Award for Inventions Competition

Sheepvention 2025 has announced the reinstatement of the Robert F. Stewart Major Award, the highest honour in the event’s long-running Inventions Competition. This year...

Local news and the global fight for our fair share

WHEN people pick up the Hamilton Spectator, they expect more than just headlines. They expect honest reporting about what is happening in their neighbourhood,...