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Prometheus’ maiden voyage to Portland

THE Port of Portland has welcomed a brand new vessel on its maiden voyage to town this week, with the bulk carrier vessel Prometheus...

Centre of the action for Dartmoor Rodeo

It was all systems go for the 24th annual Dartmoor Chute Out Rodeo on Saturday night at Dartmoor Recreation Reserve, with many of the...

25 years of local women’s club

A local women's club will mark 25 years of serving the local community this March. The Hamilton View Club will mark its special celebration...

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Sport

Maroons finals hopes continue to slip away

Casterton District were brave but ultimately fell short against St Andrews at Wando Vale Recreation Reserve last weekend, losing by 11 runs. Batting first the...

Branxholme Rodeo delivers best night yet

The Branxholme Wallacedale Football Netball Club Rodeo produced its most successful event in its 12-year history, with upwards of 4,000 spectators rolling through the...

Parklander Candour

After months of delays, the arrival of our two preowned mowers finally happened this week. Previously belonging to the Warrnambool City Council, the “new”...

Bunker Shots

Wednesday Women’s Competition – Monthly Medal/Stroke A strong field of 54 players turned out for February’s Monthly Medal. Marlene Clarke had a standout day, claiming...

Spectator Team of the Week

There were plenty of scintillating innings last week across the Hamilton District Cricket Association, while many bowlers also enjoyed great days as the finals...

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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Back home from the glitz and glamour

SUSAN Macgillicuddy is a name that might not ring a bell, but in her career as a screenwriter most may have seen her work....

Heywood battery farm fast-tracked

THE Victorian Government’s latest round of fast-tracked approvals through the Development Facilitation Program has seen the green light given to a 300-megawatt battery energy...

Emerald to host beef forum

A FORUM in Emerald in Queensland on March 11 will focus on the future of beef production in northern Australia. Genetics Australia’s beef forum is...

Film maker to speak in Mt Gambier for Women in Wood Fibre celebrations

AWARD-WINNING filmmaker, podcaster and rural advocate Leila McDougall has been secured as the headline speaker for Australian Bluegum Plantations’ (ABP) third annual Women in...

580 bikers stop into Dunkeld

A RECORD contingent of 580 riders from across Victoria, SA and NSW took part in the 18th annual Grampians Ride to Remember on Sunday...

New parents group program supports local families

SUPPORTING families with children from birth to school age, the Southern Grampians Shire Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service provides a free, comprehensive range...

Afla adds class to hybrid

The first thing you notice about the Alfa Romeo Junior is the absence of chrome brightwork. That’s not to say the new small car...

Star of Cult film headlines car show

Lovers of all things classic cars will be in for a treat in the coming months, with another instalment of the annual Classics by...

Garden concert success

A TURNOUT of at least 100 came out for February's Music in the Gardens hosted by the Friends of the Botanic Gardens. President of...

Donation to Mulleraterong

FUNDS raised through the 2025 Art for Everyone pop-up shop have been reinvested into Mulleraterong Centre’s ongoing art program, supporting creativity, skill development and...