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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...

Sunflowers give smiles

WESTERN District Sunflowers are now back open for their fourth year of spreading happy and bright cheer to the flower lovers. All funds raised...

Men’s Shed helps out with little pantry

THE Hamilton Men's Shed and GenR8 Change have teamed up to create a food pantry box for members of the community who are less...

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Sport

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...

Rams take on Border Cup

Hamilton has come alive with representative cricket in recent months and this week has been no different, with the Veterans Cricket Victoria Border Cup...

Hurricanes deliver as three teams taste success

It has been a huge few weeks for the Hamilton Hurricanes representative junior squad basketball teams, having great success at the recent tournaments. Over the...

Colts crowned after tense tie

A GRAND final for the ages has seen Portland Colts and Gorae-Portland end their one-day seasons in the most dramatic of fashions, the Hamilton...

Blues continue their unbeaten run

Hamilton is still without a loss in the HDCA D grade competition after defeating Coleraine by 51 runs at Turnbull Street Oval last weekend. Rory...

Pumas win battle of big cats

It was a case of no Grace Potter, no worries for Grampians in the Hamilton District Women’s Cricket Association (HDWCA) last Friday night as...

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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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...

Calling all bikers

THE Southwest chapter of the Black Dog Ride, a yearly motorcycle ride raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention, are gearing up for the...

Search is on for new custodian

Standing prominently on High Street, the former Merino Hotel is a building that demands attention as you drive through the small town. With its...