Free green waste disposal
WITH the warmer weather approaching, residents can dispose of green waste for free at the Hamilton Transfer Station between Monday, November 4 and Sunday, November 10.
Preparation for fire season begins
THE time to prepare for the upcoming fire season is here, with Southern Grampian Shire Council (SGSC)’s Municipal Fire Prevention Officers set to commence property inspections across the Southern Grampians over the coming weeks.
FIRE SEASON WARNING
THE Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) on Monday warned the outlook for the fire season in Victoria, particularly in western Victoria, is looking particularly dire, with record low rainfall and low soil moisture readings creating ideal conditions for bushfires.
Church Spring Market and Garage Sale
ON Saturday, November 9 from 9.30am to 1.30pm, the Hamilton Baptist Church (HBC) will be running their Spring Market and Garage Sale.
Cavendish Fleece and Flower Show
IT’S that time of year again when the township of Cavendish is abuzz with activity in preparation for its annual Fleece and Flower Show on Friday, November 8.
Spectator Retro
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
Navigating teenage boys info session for local parents
THE Francis Hewitt Community Centre (FHCC) Men’s Health Team will be running the education session with WDHS, ‘Navigating Teenage Boys’, on November 13, catered towards parents with young boys approaching high school next year.
Good Shepherd College 2025 leaders
GOOD Shepherd College (GSC) were thrilled to announce their 2025 student leaders last week.
Transmission line route through farmland slammed
REACTION has been swift and strong following the public release on Wednesday by Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) of their “preferred easement” for the Victorian section of the VNI (Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector) West transmission project.
Opinion: Dundas wind farm raises issues for landholders
THE proposal for a wind farm on the Dundas Tableland at the Wannon has now proceeded to the stage where Option Agreements and Leases are being circulated.
Campfire warning for this Melbourne Cup weekend
VICTORIA’S fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety this Melbourne Cup weekend.
Plantation award named after local
A NEW award has been named in honour of long-time Hamilton resident, John Kiely, recognising high achieving individuals in the hardwood plantation sector.
Lines in for a good time
Children of all ages tried their hand at throwing a line in at the Fishcare Fishing Clinic held at the Lake Hamilton Boat Ramp....
