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Junior firies compete at home

JUNIOR firefighters from Warracknabeal and Horsham showcased their skills against Hamilton junior firefighters over the weekend. Hamilton hosted the district 17 track day, at...

Angus inspires with sport success

FORMER Hamilton North Primary School student and current third-best discus thrower in the continent, Angus Ewing, spoke at his old school to inspire the...

E-scooter fun safely

E-scooters are now permanently legalised in Victoria, which means you can ride a hire scheme or privately owned e-scooter under strict rules. Victoria Police’s priority...

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Sport

Western Speedway Vic Titles cancelled

Western Speedway has been forced to cancel tomorrow night's AMCA Victorian Title race meet due to a very low number of nominations in supporting...

Bandicoots climb up the ladder

All Hamilton Basketball Association (HBA) women’s Division 1/2 teams were back in action on Tuesday night for Round 9, with games producing an average...

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...

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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Bye bye buildings….

WEEK two and three of the demolition of the former Walker's Mitre 10 building has flown by with steady work being done in the...

What’s on in our community

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 Vice...

WRAD pioneer retires

A TRAILBLAZER who led the fight to strengthen rehabilitation services across South West Victoria is retiring after more than two decades on the WRAD...

Vox pop – we take it to the streets

As the Winter Olympic Games begin in Italy, we asked, "What is your favourite Winter Olympic sport to watch?"

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...