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Hamilton’s Rockfest success

THE first ever Hamilton Rockfest finally went off without a hitch, after two years of effort from the hardworking committee. Hamilton Botanic Garden was...

Council adopts Coleraine and Cavendish Structure Plans

Structure Plans for Cavendish and Coleraine were adopted at last week’s Council meeting, marking a milestone in long-term planning for these two towns. Developed over...

Giving back to the community

GOOD Shepherd College students have thrown themselves into a wide range of community service projects for their service day, reflecting one of the school’s...

Christmas blues

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Sport

Ansell secures come-from-behind win

It was a successful outing at the Western Speedway last Saturday night, headlined by the Victorian Wingless Super Series, which saw local driver Chris...

Spec Team of the Week

1. SIMON CLOSE © (Pigeon Ponds – A Grade) 134 off 138 balls v HAMILTON After a few lean weeks compared to his lofty standards,...

Hamilton Bowls Report

Hamish McDonald is the club’s 100 Up champion after a wonderful display of draw bowling over two Sundays. Hamish defeated a tenacious Rob Baker...

Croquet Report

Despite it being a busy time of the year, members still continued to turn up to play – anything to avoid the Christmas shopping. Thursday...

Changing of the guard as King duo retires

Hamilton Golf Club’s Pam and Marg King are not related, but they share a special bond which includes their love for golf and their...

Grangeburn Bowls Report

In perfect conditions, the Far Western Playing Area Women’s Singles finals were played at Hamilton on Sunday. In the semi-final, Leah McCabe partnered with...

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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Grants to open in 2026

Southern Grampians Shire Council has announced Round Two of the 2025/26 Community Partnership Grants Program will open on Monday 12 January. Council’s Community Partnership Grants...

Exciting Christmas and New Year celebrations

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Heywood, and here’s what’s planned. The community is invited to an early Christmas celebration on the...

Applications for CMA Advisory Groups open

Applications for roles on the Glenelg Hopkins CMA Advisory Groups are now open to community members. The Glenelg Hopkins has two advisory groups which...

Making movies for Eisteddfod

THE Hamilton Eisteddfod Committee is preparing for an exciting 62nd annual Hamilton Eisteddfod from June 1 to 14. While entries are not open until...

Nearly $2M for district CFAs

THE south west's hardworking emergency services volunteers will receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help keep communities safe, thanks to the State...

Six pipers piping

THE FRIENDS of the Hamilton Botanic Gardens held its first Music in the Gardens for this summer and invited the Hamilton Pipe Band along. Drummer...