Doesn’t need to be perfect
The Tyrendarra Agricultural Show has reached its 108th year, and on Saturday 14 February, it’s bringing back everyone's favourite competitions, including the bright floral...
Power outages due to major geomagnetic storms
At 8.30am this morning (Tuesday 20 January), four major powerlines in western Victoria tripped, cutting power to about 7937 customers. Powercor controllers restored supply...
Last chance for Good Friday appeal
THE future of the Good Friday Appeal in Hamilton is under serious threat, with the Appeal at risk of being removed from the Regional...
Funding open for Look Over the Farm Gate program
In response to the bushfires and ongoing drought, a new round of applications for the Look Over the Farm Gate community events program opens...
Blue Gum bus heads west to help out
SERVICES Australia’s Mobile Service Centre, Blue Gum, will be visiting the local area in the coming weeks to assist residents with varying needs.
The...
Got some hay around
A LOCAL hay drive has been set up for the fire affected areas of Natimuk and Streatham, the drive was set up by the...
Green power greenlit
The South West region will soon be the home of one of Australia’s largest wind farms, after the Victorian Government announced they had given...
Lights on for Cox
WORKS have began in Cox Street, Hamilton preparing for the new permanent street lighting.
This first stage will involve construction of footings for the...
Vox Pop – We take it to the streets
"What is your favourite way to cool down for the summer heat?"
Study looks to herd longevity
Australia’s dairy cows are staying in the herd for more than four lactations and genetics research is enabling longer productive lives.
An analysis of nearly...
Bendigo Bank launches Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Bendigo Bank is stepping up to support affected communities initiating the Victorian Bushfire Appeal in response to several devastating fires impacting multiple communities in...
Guerin to oversee NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced Michael Guerin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 23 March 2026.
NFF President Hamish McIntyre has...
Tigers torch Pigeons to finish season in style
Tarrington survived a late scare to beat Pigeon Ponds by four wickets in the HDCA D grade competition and finish its season on a...
