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New face at dance school

THE NEW director at the Hamilton Dance Company is no stranger, having danced at the school for most of her life. Savannah Edwards has...

Council looks to sell surplus land

Southern Grampians Shire Council is looking to sell some council-owned land, identifying four new properties as "surplus" in a bid to tackle the region's...

Cr Rainsford gets one month suspension

Southern Grampians Shire Councillor Katrina Rainsford has been handed a one-month suspension following the conclusion of an internal arbitration process. The sanction was officially detailed...

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Sport

Blues in box seat

A 100-run partnership between Hamilton pair Conor Knight and Jay Casey helped the Blues post a strong total of 174 on day one in...

Cats pay visit to Hamilton North

THE GEELONG Cats visited Hamilton North Primary School during the week, as a part of the club's annual Community Camp program. While the camp...

Perfect Pollock wins again

Hamilton Clay Target Club (HCTC) recently welcomed 30 shooters for its January shoot, with plenty of strong performances across the board. It was a great...

Hurricanes ready to take on Melbourne Country Week

The Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) has selected its final team for Melbourne Country Week, with a strong team set to compete next week. There...

Minders strengthen finals grasp

Following a two-month summer break, the Hamilton Basketball Association (HBA) senior competitions resumed on Tuesday, but only one top division women's game ended up...

Why join a club?

Joining a club provides a chance to make new friends, expand your social circles, learn a new skill, or perhaps get fit. Local sporting and...

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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The Spirituality of Walking

I like to walk. Whether it’s a challenging hike somewhere up in the Grampians or a nice stroll around the lake in Hamilton, there...

From my desk – with Federal MP Dan Tehan

The recent Australia Day event in our magnificent Botanical Gardens was a proud celebration of what makes the Southern Grampians such a special place...

Sunflowers give smiles

WESTERN District Sunflowers are now back open for their fourth year of spreading happy and bright cheer to the flower lovers. All funds raised...

Men’s Shed helps out with little pantry

THE Hamilton Men's Shed and GenR8 Change have teamed up to create a food pantry box for members of the community who are less...

Free dementia support event

DEMENTIA Support Australia are inviting family carers of people living with dementia and health and aged care professionals across the region to attend information...

All aboard for the trains…

THE Hamilton Miniature Railway Group ran its trains for the monthly train run over the weekend. Secretary Wayne Brooks said Sunday's turnout was "really...

Dramatic arrest at Wannon Falls

A man with a long history of family-violence offences was arrested at Wannon Falls earlier this week after reports were made to the police. He...

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...

Under investigation

Community members in Dunkeld are angry following the alleged shooting of "Miles," a wild emu that had become a local icon. Miles was hand-raised by...

Hamilton Market Report

Hamilton Prime Cattle Market Hamilton agents yarded and sold 345 cattle. The yarding consisted of 236 cows, 95 trade and 14 bulls. Trade steers fetched ...