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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...

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Sport

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...

Hamilton Bowls Report

Five Hamilton teams took part in the first round of finals and all remain in the fight in unusual circumstances. Division 2 Green finished in...

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...

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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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...

Are we running out of time?

Have you ever heard about the “Signs of the Second Coming of Jesus?” Sign posts on the side of the road guide drivers and point...

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...

Mobile mission to change lives

Libraries change lives is the mantra of Public Libraries Victoria, a campaign to remind us that libraries are far more than shelves of books....

All roads lead to Heywood for festival

WITH Heywood’s Wood, Wine and Roses Festival just two weeks away, anticipation is building across the district for the 33rd instalment of the event...

Ireland bound for bookseller

CAITLIN Little of Bellcourt Books, is one of six Australians who have been selected to represent the country in Ireland for a bookseller's conference....

Voices wanted on new water strategy

THE development of a new Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy has now started in recognition of the drought and dry conditions impacting much of...

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...