Cutting the cost of prescription medicine
NEW data reveals Australians are still faced with the tough choice of skipping or rationing medicines — due to cost-of-living pressures.
The independent national research,...
Splash of colour to Apex Park
Visitors to Heywood Apex Park can now enjoy 18 new activity and animal information boards throughout the park.
Designed to spark curiosity and encourage outdoor...
Mixed steers for Day two Weaner sales
A robust yarding of 2780 head generated significant turnover at HRLX for Day two of the annual weaner sales, with the total sale value...
Wonderful weaners sell well
THERE was plenty of potential buyers and selling on the first day of the 2026 Hamilton weaner sales at a busy Hamilton Regional Livestock...
New year, new signs for Hamilton
Southern Grampians Shire Council has revealed the design of Hamilton’s new entrance signage.
For many years, stone town signs have welcomed residents and visitors along...
Social Media slur leads to local violence
Hamilton Police are searching for a 25-year-old Hamilton man following a violent home invasion on Duke Avenue, allegedly sparked by a personal dispute played...
Potential fire bug on the loose
Police are hunting a suspected arsonist operating in the Terang and Darlington districts following four suspicious fires in the early hours of Sunday, January...
Try a twilight delight walk on the coast
On Saturday 17 January the Friends of the Great South West Walk will hold its first Saturday Twilight Walk for 2026 in the Lower...
A New Year’s Letter from FFMVic Chief Fire Officer
Happy new year, Victoria. I hope your 2026 is one full of hope, happiness and good health.
Personally? I am thrilled by a summer that...
Bradman Museum brings life to the legend
Hamilton Spectator reporter CIARAN THOW travelled to NSW for his summer break to find out more about one of his idols.
AS a cricket tragic,...
Busy time at the saleyards
THE first day of sales for the year at the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange saw sellers enjoying a good start to the year.
41 district complaints
COMPLAINTS regarding local telecommunications services have had a slight increase from the past financial year, with local residents voicing their concerns about the actions...


















