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Dunkeld to host national choir

FOR the third year running, Dunkeld will host the internationally renowned Australian Chamber Choir on December 13 at the Sterling Place Community Centre. The concerts...

Walk sends a powerful message

Over 60 community members banded together on Saturday 29 November to say a resounding "No" to domestic and family violence during a powerful awareness...

AGM showcases successful year for WDHS

More than 100 staff and community members attended the 27th Annual General Meeting at Western District Health Service (WDHS) last week. Board Chair Anna Sweeney...

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Barber Boys Black win battle

After all Division 1/2A men’s games were called off last week due to a floorboard issue on Court 1 at HILAC, all teams were...

HDCA FIXTURES

A Grade: College v Gorae-Portland at College Turf Grampians v Tahara at Kapping Oval St Andrews v Portland Tigers at Clem Young Oval Pigeon Ponds v Hamilton at...

HDWCA returns from washout

The weather gods haven’t quite understood the assignment this season, with another round of Hamilton District Women’s Cricket Association (HDWCA) A grade cricket washed...

Triple treat for Kearney

On paper, North Melbourne may be the greatest football team to ever exist and the back-to-back premiership cups they have recently added to the...

Smitten’s sublime century

Macarthur’s Kyle Smitten scored his second CoggerGurry T20 century in the space of three seasons as the competition kicked off last Thursday, sinking St...

Four earn academy selection

Four girls from the local region have earned selection into the Netball Victoria 2026 Talent Academy, which is a high-performance pathway for aspiring athletes. Hamilton...

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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Morgan wins again

The energy was buzzing at the 2025 Lake Bolac Speed Shear last weekend. With all eyes on last year’s winner Caleb Morgan as he chased...

Have your say on REZ draft orders

The State Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has now issued draft renewable energy zone orders for 5 onshore renewable energy zones -...

Christmas what’s on

Coleraine Lions Club Christmas Market December 1 to 21, open 7 a week, 9.30am to 4pm, Whyte St Coleraine (next to the National Hotel), over...

Action on feral deer

Feral deer are increasingly impacting Western Victoria, posing serious threats to biodiversity, agriculture, forestry, and road safety. In response, a community forum will be...

Students lead the way in anti-vaping

Local students have found a creative and compelling way to spotlight anti-vaping efforts in the Glenelg Shire. The Glenelg Anti-Vaping Project, delivered in partnership...

Government House visit

HEYWOOD Rural Health CEO Leigh Parker and head chef Brad Forbes visited Admiralty House in Sydney to meet the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn...