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All aboard for new Railway book

HOT on the shelves, ‘To The Port’ reveals the lengthy history of the railway line from Ararat to Portland, and the stations in between. Written...

Local Lions live to fight another day

Earlier this year the Hamilton Lions Club was struggling and left with an uncertain future, following an exodus of members. But with several new members...

From my desk – with Federal MP Dan Tehan

As we come to the end of another busy year, I want to wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Christmas....

Deja vu for demo

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Sport

St Andrews go down in a thriller

Tahara and St Andrews played out a sensational contest in the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) B grade competition last weekend, with the Blue...

Eagles on the edge

A clinical bowling performance from Gorae-Portland in the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade competition prevented College from reaching its potential with the...

Spec Team of the Week

With plenty of two-grade matches across the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) this round, there was plenty of opportunity for some batters to spend...

Parklander Candour

Tuesday A mystery round compiled by the captain at Parklands Golf Club, stableford with double points on par 3s and par 5s not played, resulting...

Decision made on ovals

After more than two decades of football at both Glenthompson and Dunkeld, the Glenthompson-Dunkeld Football Netball Club has made the decision to only use...

Bunker Shots

It’s December, the course is looking fantastic, and there’s no better time to get out and play at Hamilton Golf Club. Twilight Golf runs every...

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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Christmases past

If you think Christmas preparations begin earlier each year, you may prefer to go back to a simpler time. A time when Christmas was...

Vox pop – we take it to the streets

"Do the parking meters in the CBD affect your shop?"

Committee signs lease for pool

The Glenthompson Swimming Pool Committee is pleased to report significant progress toward reopening the Glenthompson Swimming Pool for community use. On 27 November, the...

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...

Dunkeld’s Light Horse museum receives Council grant

THE Australian Light Horse Heritage Collection museum in Dunkeld has been a very grateful recipient of a 2024/25 Community Grant from Southern Grampians Shire...

Pool mural shines light on mental health

The Hamilton outdoor pool has a vibrant new feature thanks to the 2025 Live4Life crew, who are collaborating on a mural designed to promote...