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Back to Hamilton celebration

It’s hard to imagine over 1000 former residents returning to Hamilton for an event. But that’s exactly what happened on three occasions during the...

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...

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Sport

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...

Spec Team of the Week

Another Spectator HDCA Team of the Week has been chosen with plenty of big scores being made, while some bowlers also had some joy...

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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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 ...

Vox pop – we take it to the streets

"What is one place you would take visitors to go and see in Hamilton?"

School bells ring across the region

SCHOOL bells have now started to ring around the region with some Prep students having their first day at school last week. According to...

Jazzing in the garden

FEBRUARY's Music in the Gardens is getting all jazzed up with the Evergreens set to play. The Music in the Gardens is organised...

Transport plan progresses

Southern Grampians Shire Councill is seeking community input to prioritise upcoming projects as the next phase of its Hamilton Moves strategy commences. In its latest...

Sip and support the hospital

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is set to host Cocktails for a Cause on Friday 13 February, with local businesses and community members coming...

Come and try all sorts of sports

Residents across the Southern Grampians are being encouraged to get active and try their hand at something new this summer with the launch of...