Ram sale success
DESPITE numbers being down as the annual Sheepvention ram sale was forced into an online format for the second year in a row, average prices saw a rise on last year.
Local real estate market outlook remains positive
REGIONAL Victorian house prices had the fastest rate of annual growth since 2003 with the median house price reaching almost $500,000, according to a recent property market report.
Locals in training for Great Victorian Bike Ride’s return
HAMILTON’S Sue Brumby will take part in the Great Victorian Bike Ride for the first time this year, riding through the majestic Grampians and award-winning western Victorian art silos as part of the 532-kilometre route.
Raise to shave exceeds expectations
LOCAL sisters, Amelia O’Connor and Julia Huf have donated an impressive $13,660 to the palliative care unit at Western District Health Service (WDHS).
Gyms pleased with early reopening
GYMS were left happy after the easing of restrictions on Wednesday morning allowed them to re-open the doors quicker than previous lockdowns.
$300,000 funding boost for airport
HAMILTON Airport has received a huge boost, with $300,000 funding committed this week as part of the Federal Government’s regional airports program.
Local bees to help state’s almond industry
BILLIONS of honey bees are this week ‘hitting the road’ to the almond orchards of Victoria in what is a critical annual pilgrimage to support not only farmers but also lovers of the healthy and delicious nut.
Ehrlichiosis no cause for concern in south-west
EHRLICHIOSIS is a dog disease which is present across northern Australia, but locals have been warned to be aware of the symptoms and surroundings when travelling.
Lockdown over
THE region has celebrated its first day out of lockdown, after restrictions were lifted on Tuesday night after 12 days.
Hamilton Eisteddfod dance event postponed
THE Hamilton Eisteddfod dance competition at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (PAC) has been postponed to a later date yet to be confirmed due to the lockdown.
Walkers adapting business to state’s building boom
THE Walker name first started as a fitting and turning family business in Hamilton in 1950 by Len Walker and many changes have taken place since then to build it into the significant part of the town’s fabric it was now.
Charitable boy cuts hair for wigs
A YOUNG former Hamilton boy has grown his hair out for the past three years and will soon cut it all off to donate to a charity that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair.
Demolition job from Minders
There were some interesting results as the Hamilton Basketball Association (HBA) winter season nears the halfway mark.
Minders White had a dominant win in Round...
