Locals encouraged to be generous this “Giving Tuesday”
THIS “Giving Tuesday”, Hamilton Community House is asking locals to donate goods as part of its annual Christmas drive.
Community group reopens with new mural
THE Hamilton Miniature Railway Group has put its down time to good use, using the closure during COVID’s second wave to put in new attractions for the community.
Watch saves Lexie’s life
WHEN Lexie Northcott received an Apple Watch for her 15th birthday, no one expected the device would save her life.
Overflowing bins not a shire issue
TARA FRY
A NUMBER of local shoppers expressed their frustration to The Spectator this week after visiting Hamilton’s Coles Supermarket and noticing overflowing rubbish and recycling bins.
WDHS misses out. ...
WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) has missed out on crucial funding in the 2020-21 State Budget while Hamilton Parklands School came out as a big winner.
Mask rules change
VICTORIANS will no longer be required to wear a mask when outdoors as long as physical distancing can be maintained.
30 christmas guests
HOUSEHOLDS will be able to host up to 30 guests for Christmas this year, under eased restrictions announced by premier, Daniel Andrews, on Sunday.
Hamilton Base Hospital awaits budget announcement
WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) is seeking funding for a long-awaited hospital re-development in tonight’s State Government Budget announcement.
Embracing the grind
THE Hamilton Kangaroos hit the courts for pre-season last week with all but one coach locked in for the 2021 Hampden Football Netball League season.
Vic locks SA out
FROM tomorrow, a new permit system will be come into effect for anyone travelling from South Australia into Victoria.
Border blocks create family heartache
JANUARY 11 marked Remi Watt’s first birthday – a celebration that saw everyone in the family come together in Hamilton, including her aunty, Maryke McPherson, who made the drive down from Adelaide.
“We need to remain vigilant”
TRACES of COVID-19 detected in Portland’s sewage and the South Australian outbreak are timely reminders to not become complacent, according to Western District Health Service (WDHS) chief executive, Rohan Fitzgerald.
Lower grades and HDWCA return
The HDCA season is in full swing as both C and D grade cricket return tomorrow, with all grades taking the field for the...
