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Got some hay around

A LOCAL hay drive has been set up for the fire affected areas of Natimuk and Streatham, the drive was set up by the...

Green power greenlit

The South West region will soon be the home of one of Australia’s largest wind farms, after the Victorian Government announced they had given...

Lights on for Cox

WORKS have began in Cox Street, Hamilton preparing for the new permanent street lighting. This first stage will involve construction of footings for the...

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Hamilton Bowls Report

There was deathly silence at the Hamilton Bowling Club as the last end of the club’s pairs championship was played out with the scores...

Artie’s nine-wicket party

COUNTRY Week cricket has seen some stunning performances in its many iterations across the years, but one local 16-year-old has put in a showing...

Racing back on track

Photography by Cathy Norris (527926)

Lower grade cricket back in action

Hamilton District Cricket Association (HDCA) lower grade cricket returns this weekend, with games becoming increasingly important as the race for finals heats up. In the...

Sainsbury stars at Country Championships

Talented local tennis player Willow Sainsbury recently represented the South West at the 70th annual Inter-Regional Country Championships in Wangaratta, performing well across formats. Having...

Production sedans unleashed at Western Speedway

The Western Speedway is back in full swing in 2026 after a successful first outing last Saturday at the third annual Robyn Sparrow Memorial...

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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Time to explore some Mekong magic

If it is time for that holiday of a lifetime, a retirement trip with a chance to see and visit exotic countries and cultures...

Sing louder?

Some time ago I read this eyewitness account of a member of the church living in the time of Nazi Germany; “I lived in...

Mental health relief

IN light of the current bushfire situation across our state, Beyond Blue, a 24/7 mental health support line, is there for you at anytime....

Protect your pets this summer

RSPCA Victoria is calling on all pet owners to protect their animals during this summer's scorching weather, chief inspector Michelle Green said restricting an...

Bootscooting birthday time

THE Hamilton Bootscooters will soon reach a major milestone in any club's lifetime; their 30th year since formation - and one woman has been...

Farm labour shortages to be addressed

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for a renewed focus on a sustainable agricultural workforce, urging policymakers to ensure the needs of regional...

Teaming up for Christmas cheer

COLERAINE'S Anthony Bolden will be the first to tell you that he doesn’t want recognition. But not wanting recognition is very different from not...

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...

Hooked on Portland starts today

LOVERS of all things fishing and seafood are in for a treat this weekend, as the annual Hooked on Portland festival returns to once...

30 years of Orford rally

The small settlement of Orford will come alive this weekend as the Southern Vintage Engine & Tractor Pull Association will proudly present its annual...