Australia Day celebrations
Merino Swimming Pool was the place to be for Australia Day celebrations held by the Merino-Digby Lions Club.
Helen Northcott received the Merino Digby Lion’s...
Branxholme Rodeo set to roar
Get your boots on and your buckles shined for the 11th annual Branxholme Rodeo on Saturday, February 8.
The rodeo, held at the Branxholme reserve,...
Welcome back
Welcome back to my monthly column. If you have any questions for me, send them to editorial@hamiltonspectator.com.au and I’ll do my best to answer...
The Wood Wine and Roses Festival is around the corner
It’s on again, the Heywood Wood Wine and Roses Festival is returning for its 32nd year.
On Saturday February 22, Heywood will host its largest...
Welcome back to our Spectator
Welcome back to the Hamilton Spectator. I’m so pleased that this valued paper has been given a new lease of life with a new...
Tim Flannery heads to Portland
A significant environmental conference will be hosted in Portland on Saturday, February 1.
Southwest Environment Alliance is behind the Our Community, Our Environment Conference.
The conference...
The best of Australian spirit
As the holiday decorations come down and we ease into 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the remarkable spirit of our community.
While many of...
Halls Gap opens for business
There were no Christmas or New Year's Eve celebrations for owners of the Halls Gap Zoo but Mark and Lisa Treweek, along with their...
Out & about on Australia Day
There were celebrations and events held across the region for Australia Day, with many communities taking the opportunity to come together and enjoy the...
Spotlight on Heywood heroes
The annual Heywood Citizen of the Year Awards was held on Sunday January 26, where the town heroes of 2025 were named.
Promoting Heywood and...
Summer heats up with pool party
The school holidays kicked off with the free Hamilton Outdoor Pool party, a fun-filled afternoon of activities. There was a DJ spinning summer tracks...
Vintage rally gets steamy
The 2025 annual Orford Vintage Rally held on January 18-19 was full steam ahead in more ways than one, with vintage machinery, live music...
Roos bounding into finals
After a bye round, the Western Victoria Female Football League (WVFFL) enters its final round of the home and away season this weekend, before...
