Vox pop – we take it to the streets
"Do you think the internet is largely a positive or a negative for under 16s?"
Sheepvention Socials
The wild wind and cold did not mean people shied away from Sheepvention 2025 with many having a good few days, excited to see...
Mixed reactions for social media ban
THE Federal Social Media ban for young teens is set to take effect in December, with access to popular social media apps for under...
ABC trials content sharing
The Portland Observer and Hamilton Spectator will partner with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to enhance news access for local audiences as part of a...
Gallery announces acquisition of Gleeson piece
Hamilton Gallery has announced the significant acquisition of The Enigma of the Known (1990), a major large-scale oil painting by James Gleeson (1915-2008), who...
Call out for Trust members
The Hamilton Gallery Trust, established on July 26, 1962, is proudly the longest standing art Trust in Australia.
For over six decades, the Trust...
Community lunch for the needy
HOMELESSNESS week was acknowledged at the Hamilton Salvation Army base on August 7, with a barbecue lunch of sausages and hamburgers for those who...
Ambulance response struggles
Last week Ambulance Victoria released their 2024/25 report which revealed some alarming trends in the response times of Ambulance services and paramedics across the...
Tehan launches speech comp
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick MP and Dan Tehan MP have launched the My First Speech Competition for local schools...
Talent galore at annual art show
The Coleraine Art and Photography Show was held over the weekend at the Coleraine Mechanics Hall.
The gala evening on Friday saw Cr Dennis Heslin...
Big plans for small town
The small, picturesque town of Penshurst is embarking on a series of ambitious projects aimed at celebrating its rich history and enhancing its community...
Hamilton market reports
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
A typical winter yarding in Hamilton again last Friday with 39 cattle yarded, 33 cows and six bulls.
Prices for...
Roo Rankings: Round 16
It was a grim outing for the Hamilton Kangaroos last weekend against South Warrnambool, as the Roos were beaten convincingly 11.20 (86) to 0.4...
