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Black Dog ride raises $13,000

A FLEET of 129 motorbikes took to the road last weekend for the 2026 South West Black Dog Ride. The riders assembled for the...

Council group pens letter to Premier on fuel issue

RURAL Councils Victoria has written to the Premier, Jacinta Allan, urging her to include rural perspectives in her government's response to fuel access issues. The...

Raising dough… for Good Friday Appeal

A SPECIAL hot cross bun workshop has been organised to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, this weekend. Organiser of...

Reducing the risk

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Darras and Colts meet in decider

PORTLAND Colts and Tyrendarra will battle in the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) two-day grand final after finishing the regular season in the competition's...

Hamilton’s winning streak continues with grand final spot secured

Hamilton progressed to the grand final in the HDCA D grade and kept its undefeated record intact, winning by just two wickets last weekend...

Ducks shock Demons in semi

Byaduk is through to the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) C grade grand final after holding their nerve to beat Macarthur by 20 runs...

Light work for flag Drews

St Andrews was crowned the premier of the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) Under-16 competition after a dominant 89-run win against reigning premier Grampians. It...

Long-awaited Vic Titles return

Speedway fans around the region will be eagerly anticipating tomorrow night's Victorian Title Double Header, headlined by huge SDAV Hotrods and Unlimited Sedans races. The...

Eagles soar in thrilling last-over finish

St Andrews' B grade season has ended in heartbreaking fashion, going down to College in the Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) semi-final by just...

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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Hampers galore at Community House

IT'S A BUSY time for the Hamilton Community House, as their annual Market Day fundraiser comes around again this Saturday from 9.30am. Co-ordinator Debra...

Good Friday Appeal bake sale returns

THE highlight of Hamilton’s Good Friday Appeal, the Fundraising Bake and Produce Sale, is on again. Every slice, cupcake, biscuit and sweet treat can...

Emma Memma brings a Jungle Picnic to Mt Gambier

PACK a snack and get ready to twirl, Emma Memma is making her way just across the border. The popular children’s entertainer is looking forward...

State Opposition Leader visits south west region

Victorian Leader of the Opposition, Jess Wilson, visited the south west over the weekend and met with locals. Moyne Shire Mayor Jordan Lockett, Deputy Mayor...

The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

Emergency Department to get a $4mil upgrade

A much needed update is coming to Hamilton Base Hospital with Western District Health Service (WDHS) moving forward with an interim upgrade of the...

Police warning as fuel thefts on the rise

Hamilton Police are encouraging farmers storing bulk fuel and people with earthmoving equipment to take extra precautions with a dramatic rise in fuel prices...

Walking 140kms in a month to fight childhood cancer

HAMILTON woman Zara Anderson-Hutchins is doing her bit to help find a cure for childhood cancer by walking 140 kilometres throughout the month. Zara is...

Macarthur pool enjoy visitors

MACARTHUR Swimming Pool had a group of special guests recently, hosting participants from the Mulleraterong Centre, both staff and participants had a well earned-dip...

New era for Glenelg Cruises

FOLLOWING more than three decades of ownership at Glenelg River Cruises Nelson, the McBain family has passed the torch to new owners who are...