Black Dog Ride this weekend
PORTLAND is the end point for this year's south west chapter of the Black Dog Ride, a yearly motorcycle ride raising awareness of depression...
Calls for fuel security
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to growing global...
What’s On
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...
Annual show flowered with praise
THE annual Portland Dahlia and Rose Show was once again a highly successful two days for flower and plant enthusiasts at the Portland Civic...
Dunkeld shows off their skills
DUNKELD Consolidated School had their fun in the sun last Friday with their school athletics carnival, age champions will get the chance to represent...
Online workshops help farmers make change
The 2026 State Election is a big chance as farmers to help shape the future of agriculture in Victoria.
The Victorian Farmers Federation is hosting...
Hamilton market report
Lamb & Sheep Market
Wednesday 11 March
Hamilton agents yarded 10,500 lambs and 4500 sheep this week compared with last week’s offering. It was an...
Flicks in the sticks on next Friday
FRIDAY 20 March will make the perfect night out for the family in Coleraine as the Coleraine Showgrounds will play host to the Coleraine...
French driver avoids jail for fatal crash
A FRENCH national, charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a 78-year-old Portland woman, has avoided a jail sentence for the fatal head-on...
Dahlia and Rose show blooms again
THE annual Portland Dahlia and Rose Show was held again across the weekend with some high quality displays at the Portland Civic Hall. Photographer...
Hotter, drier summer
AS MARCH signals the transition into autumn, the summer of 2025/26 was drier than the last but cooler overall than the year before.
The summer...
Novel Cirque Nouvelle
Get ready for an unforgettable school holiday experience as Cirque Nouvelle brings its high-energy, visually stunning, and internationally acclaimed circus spectacular to Hamilton Performing...
Premier success for local trio
Geelong Cricket Club has become a powerhouse of women’s cricket and many local stars have featured in the teams throughout the season.
Both the club’s...
