Long term approach to fire danger needed
Following the recent disastrous Grampians bushfires, started by lightning, it is once again obvious that fire prevention measures on public land in Victoria must...
Duck hunt good news
Hunters have received some good news with an extended 2025 duck hunting season announced.
Despite calls from hunting opponents to ban duck hunting all together,...
Better gardens
The authors of a brand new book on better gardens, Plantology, held an event hosted by the Friends of the Hamilton Botanic Gardens on...
Metalwork medal for Myamyn student
AT just 17-years-old, Myamyn student Jacob Sanderson has been rewarded for his meticulous metal fabrication skills with a gold medal as the top VETiS...
Ground zero heroes
The recent bushfires have had a significant impact on native wildlife throughout the Grampians, but local community groups continue to work tirelessly to provide...
Classic show lures locals
MORNING showers couldn’t take the shine away from the tenth Portland Classics by the Bay show and shine, with rare and vintage cars from...
“A wonderful life” for Barrie
Barrie Aarons has lived in Hamilton since 1966 and made many significant contributions to the local community during that time through medicine, music and...
Portland couple raising money for Variety Bash
Hamilton will be the Variety Bash centre of the universe when the annual event kicks off in the city this August.
Nick and Annie Greenman...
Book Fair on again in the Hub
Calling all bookworms and bargain hunters - the Anglican Church is hosting its annual Book Fair starting on March 11 in the Hub, next...
Summing up Ford Transit Custom
The van section of the market is totally dominated by the Toyota HiAce, with 47.7 per cent of the market.
Behind it trails the Hyundai...
Meeting at Mulleratong
The All-Abilities Advocacy (AAA) Network group hosted their first meeting for the year at the Mulleraterong Centre on Wednesday 19.
The AAA Southwest Victoria is...
Dyson calls for greater transparency in road funding
ALEX Dyson, Independent candidate for Wannon, is calling for greater transparency in roads
funding and a register showing comparative figures each federal electorate receives.
“We need...
New facilities help everyone have fun
Community members celebrated the official opening of the new all-abilities playground equipment at Lake Hamilton’s Lakes Edge Adventure Playground on Saturday morning.
Families braved the...
