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All roads lead to Heywood for festival

WITH Heywood’s Wood, Wine and Roses Festival just two weeks away, anticipation is building across the district for the 33rd instalment of the event...

Ireland bound for bookseller

CAITLIN Little of Bellcourt Books, is one of six Australians who have been selected to represent the country in Ireland for a bookseller's conference....

Voices wanted on new water strategy

THE development of a new Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy has now started in recognition of the drought and dry conditions impacting much of...

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Sport

A huge night set for Branxholme

The small town of Branxholme is gearing up for its 12th Annual Rodeo tomorrow night, set to welcome some of the country’s best cowboys...

Record-breaking night at Dartmoor Rodeo

Woodall’s Rodeo Promotions and the Dartmoor Rodeo Committee produced its best event yet last Saturday night, reaching new heights with roughly 5,000 people in...

Pigeons soar over Tigers

Pigeon Ponds appears to have locked itself in third spot with only two rounds left in the Hamilton District Women’s Cricket Association (HDWCA) A...

Tough week for the ‘Canes

The Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) Hurricanes travelled to Melbourne this week to take part in the annual Melbourne Country Week competition. The Hurricanes ventured...

Three centuries in Spectator Team of the Week

1. KEN BAKER (St Andrews – C Grade) 127 off 100 balls v MACARTHUR After several big scores this season, Baker finally broke through for...

Coleraine torches Hammers

A brilliant bowling display by Coleraine set up a commanding 10-wicket win against Hamilton North at Mitchell Park last weekend in the HDCA D...

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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Hamilton Market Report

Hamilton Prime Cattle Market Friday 6 February Hamilton Agents yarded and sold 253 cattle, 90 head less than last week. The yarding consisted of...

Students get a taste of rural medicine in Hamilton

A NEW cohort of medical students have begun their journey in a pilot program throughout the Green Triangle region. A total of 14 Doctor...

Swamp restoration doubling

NATURE Glenelg Trust is doubling the size of the Wirey Swamp Restoration Reserve between Casterton and Mount Gambier. Last year the Nature Glenelg Trust announced...

Britnell returns to Shadow Cabinet

STATE Member for South-West Coast Roma Britnell has returned to the Victorian Shadow Cabinet, accepting a position under new Victorian Liberal leader and Member...

E-bikes stolen off caravan

PORTLAND Police are seeking information and assistance from the public after two electric bikes were alleged to be stolen from a Portland camping site,...

Dartmoor Rodeo mega photo gallery

Woodall’s Rodeo Promotions and the Dartmoor Rodeo Committee produced its best event yet last Saturday night, reaching new heights with roughly 5000 people in...

A fantastic show around the corner

Tyrendarra’s renowned Agricultural Show is back for its 108th year with more attractions, competitions, activities and treats. On Saturday 14 February, visitors will begin to...

Cavendish soiree sold out

THE CAVENDISH community are holding a special community event full of live music, catered food, and handcrafted drinks. The Summer Ball will be held...

Hay advocates for heart health

John Hay is an 80-year-old farmer from Hamilton. He is a healthy and active farmer with five children, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who...

Hamilton for gathering

For the first time in two decades, the Victorian Women on Farms Gathering is returning to Hamilton to mark its 36th annual event from...