Royal Mail wins tourism award
ROYAL Mail Hotel in Dunkeld has once again been recognised for its superior hospitality winning an award at the 2021 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Accommodation Awards for Excellence.
Turf Talk
LONG time local racing administrator and participant, Chas Armytage, was last week elected chairman of the Country Racing Victoria (CRV) Board.
Bunker shots
CLUB members were saddened by the recent passing of Wayne Hatherell, better known as Guru.
Wayne had been a great contributor to the club especially with this column ‘Bunker Shots’ and through radio and social media, he will certainly be missed.
Hunts Autopro changing hands
AFTER almost 25 years at Hunts Autopro Parts Professional, original owner, John Hunt will be officially retired as of December 31, 2021.
Hamilton’s population resilient
WHILST Victoria was the only state to record a fall in population in the 12-month period preceding June 30, Hamilton’s population has remained relatively the same.
Carollers spread Christmas joy
IN the absence of an official Carols by Candlelight event this year, Hamilton’s Tom and Barbara Trimnell took it upon themselves to spread the Christmas spirit around town.
There’s hope for our roads
The Federal Government has committed $150 million for upgrades to unsealed roads throughout remote Australia, many of which haven’t been fixed since the Great Depression.
$255,000 worth of sheep stolen
POLICE are investigating the theft of 1100 Merino sheep from four separate properties across western Victoria, which were worth more than $255,000 and were reported stolen over the past five weeks.
Indoor Victorian mask mandate
MASKS are now back just in time for Christmas and have been mandated for everyone aged eight and over for all indoor non-domestic settings.
Melville Oval NYE fireworks
Fireworks are set to go off again at Melville Oval for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Mass exit
VICTORIA’S population numbers have recorded a significant decline, and this has been attributed to the mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by the State Government.
Coleraine statues vandalised
AFTER the success of the Coleraine Christmas Festival last Friday night, the evening took a dark turn when two of the 14 animal statues that line the main street were vandalised.
Driving change
LOCAL second-year automotive apprentice Mel Gardiner once believed her future lay in wearing a police uniform. Today, she is making waves in overalls and...
