Celebrating mums today, tomorrow and every day
TOMORROW marks the national day of celebration for mums, but the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Hamilton Group has been celebrating mums all week.
Remembering Wolfgang Schueller one year on
TUESDAY marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Schueller – the Hamilton man who grew up in Nazi Germany with the Hitler Youth during World War Two.
Grand openings finally take place in Cavendish
MORE than two and a half years after it received funding under the State Government’s Pick My Project initiative, the Cavendish community has celebrated the completion of the Cavendish Recreation Reserve and campground amenities upgrade.
Third time’s a charm
AFTER recovering from a third anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury since 2015, Amy Knight has her sights firmly set on getting through the 2021 netball season with Glenthompson-Dunkeld.
Over 12 per cent of Southern Grampians residents vaccinated
SIX weeks on from the start of the region’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, almost one-eighth of all Southern Grampians residents have received their first dose from Western District Health Service (WDHS).
Commemoration
HAMILTON veterans and community members gathered for the first time in two years for the traditional Anzac Day dawn service and official march to commemorate those lost in war.
Wind farm feud
THE fear their hometown will fade away if a nearby wind farm goes ahead has pushed members of the Hawkesdale community to take their fight to the Supreme Court.
Worker shortage
THE local hospitality industry is facing a worker shortage crisis as businesses struggle to keep up with demand, with many job seekers opting to stay out of the workforce.
New police officer for Cavendish looking for a slower pace
CAVENDISH will be welcoming a new face to the role of its single-officer police station shortly, as leading senior constable, Paul McLean finalises preparations for settling into the town.
Ready for the end
A GLENTHOMPSON man suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) plans to end his life this weekend under Victoria’s new Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) scheme.
Kelpie Muster locked in for 2021
CASTERTON’S Australian Kelpie Muster will celebrate its 25th anniversary this June, with a new-look festival planned. See story page 3. Photo: SPEC FILE.
Historic win
THE Hamilton Kangaroos made history on Saturday, winning their first ever Hampden Football Netball League round one game.
Western Speedway keen for final hurrah
Hamilton’s Western Speedway will host its final event of the year on Saturday night, when it hosts the 360-LS Sprintcars for the Western Wingless...
