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Grampians open to hikers

OVERNIGHT hiking at the Grampians National Park is to reopen to visitors following extensive safety works following bushfire damage, with the 164-kilometre Grampians Peaks...

Walk of witness on in Hamilton

THE story of Easter will come alive in Hamilton once again on Good Friday, with an ecumenical walk of witness. The walk will take...

Hay drive hits the road

ANOTHER early morning for the local drivers giving up their time to transport donated hay to the fire-affected area of Ruffy, near Longwood which...

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Croquet Report

Twelve games were played in the opening week of the Hamilton Croquet Club's Ricochet championship with only 31 more games left to play! Not everyone...

Wannon Zone enjoys success at Pony Club State Champs

Pony Club Victoria recently held its Showjumping and Dressage State Championships at Warrnambool with strong performances from local clubs across the weekend. Wannon Zone hosted...

Eagles looking to soar

Coach: Louis Kew & Ben Reid Last season: 8th (6-9) Most Goals: Patrick Sinnott (38) Best and Fairest: Ben Reid Ins: Louis Kew, Archie Parsons...

Premier success for local trio

Geelong Cricket Club has become a powerhouse of women’s cricket and many local stars have featured in the teams throughout the season. Both the club’s...

Bunker Shots

Tuesday Nan Templeton was in fine form to take out the Emerging Golfers 9-hole competition at the Hamilton Golf Club with 19 points. She finished ahead...

Junior fires set to be put through paces at Hamilton demo

Hamilton Fire Brigade will be back in action this weekend with two junior teams taking centre stage in a firefighting demonstration at the old...

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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Vox pop – we take it to the streets

As the outdoor pool season ends, we asked "What is your favourite swimming spot in the shire?"

Hospital additions help out

THE Hamilton Base Hospital (HBH) Auxiliary have been very busy raising funds to help out the lives of residents, with a new ECG machine...

Black Dog Ride this weekend

PORTLAND is the end point for this year's south west chapter of the Black Dog Ride, a yearly motorcycle ride raising awareness of depression...

Calls for fuel security

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to growing global...

What’s On

Groups - Hamilton and District 4WD Club Meetings and activities. Second Tuesday of every month. North Hamilton Fire Shed, Balkins Road, Hamilton. M/ship fee required. Phone...

Annual show flowered with praise

THE annual Portland Dahlia and Rose Show was once again a highly successful two days for flower and plant enthusiasts at the Portland Civic...

Dunkeld shows off their skills

DUNKELD Consolidated School had their fun in the sun last Friday with their school athletics carnival, age champions will get the chance to represent...

Online workshops help farmers make change

The 2026 State Election is a big chance as farmers to help shape the future of agriculture in Victoria. The Victorian Farmers Federation is hosting...

Hamilton market report

Lamb & Sheep Market Wednesday 11 March Hamilton agents yarded 10,500 lambs and 4500 sheep this week compared with last week’s offering. It was an...

Flicks in the sticks on next Friday

FRIDAY 20 March will make the perfect night out for the family in Coleraine as the Coleraine Showgrounds will play host to the Coleraine...