McCallum grows with Observer photos
WHAT initially started as a hobby for Portland’s Vern McCallum has now become something that holds great importance to him and the local community,...
A special anniversary
Congratulations to local couple Tom and Barbara Trimnell on their 68th wedding anniversary.
The happy couple were married on March 6, 1957 at the Methodist...
A machinery extravaganza
Hotspur is set to transport visitors back in time next month with its third annual Hotspur Vintage Rally to be held on April 5-6....
No impact on smelter jobs
PORTLAND Aluminum operators, Alcoa Australia, have affirmed their stance that the United States’ newly imposed tariffs on aluminium imports will have no impact on...
Hamilton campaign launch for Dyson
ALEX Dyson, Independent candidate for Wannon joined local volunteers at
the Hamilton Golf Club recently for one of many local campaign launches across the Wannon...
Truck catches fire on Henty Highway
A truck driver is lucky to be alive after his rear semi-trailer caught alight on the Henty Highway just before the Grange Burn bridge,...
Celtic Craic at HPAC
The Hamilton Performing Arts Centre will turn green on Wednesday, March 26 when the Melbourne Celtic Festival comes to town.
The production features the best...
Macarthur pool celebrates end of season
It may have been a drizzly day but that didn't stop the Macarthur community from celebrating the last day of the season at the...
Campdraft toasts 50 years
WESTERN District Campdraft Association celebrated its 50th anniversary on the weekend with a successful event held at Macarthur.
The Western District Campdraft Association formed in...
Taking battle up a gear
There was a roar and a rumble through Hamilton on Sunday morning when the annual South West Black Dog One-Dayer Ride set off from...
Set for red-hot upgrade
The State Government has backed regional tourism in the local area, supporting the Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre to deliver facility upgrades that will help...
Free Kinder Kits for all
The government is giving a free Kinder Kit to every child starting three-year-old kindergarten – full of books, toys and stationery to help children...
Chance to join farming talk in Coleraine
An event all about the future of farming in dry conditions and keeping farming mental health strong, is set to take place in Coleraine...
