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.
Operation Furlong over long weekend
MOTORISTS have been urged to keep the racing to the track this Melbourne Cup weekend as new data reveals the number of people caught speeding in November has been on the rise.
Garden Open Day at ‘Coorabil’
THE sun shone brightly, bringing out over 300 visitors to the Open Garden Day at ‘Coorabil’ last Sunday, which raised funds for a new café for aged care residents at the Western District Health Service Coleraine Campus.
Cox Street finally done
MORE than two and a half years since works first began, Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) has reopened Cox Street ahead of the Melbourne Cup long weekend.
Coleraine Clay Target Shoot Success
LAST Sunday, the Coleraine Field and Game Club hosted a Charity Clay Target Shoot, raising over $27,000 in support of a new café for aged care residents at the Western District Health Service (WDHS) Coleraine Campus.
Volunteer Awards honour locals
AT the recent Volunteer and Sports Awards ceremony in Ararat, hosted by Wannon MP Dan Tehan, many in the local community were presented with certificates in recognition of their service.
Bakery not a drive thru
FORTUNATELY, there were no injuries to the drivers of two vehicles that collided at the intersection of Brown Street and Lonsdale Street with one vehicle coming to rest partially in a window of King’s Bakery and Café late Wednesday evening.
Five million reasons to smile
CALLING it an intergenerational project, Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) was thrilled to announce yesterday they have received a grant of $5 million for the design of Hamilton’s Community and Cultural Precinct.
Organ recital honours local soloist
THE district’s Lutheran community, particularly, will remember Ron Hartwich who died in 2016.
Rotary marks 50 years
HAMILTON Rotary president Noel Howard welcomed 30 members, nine partners and five guests to celebrate the club’s milestone of 50 years since Hamilton North Rotary Club was chartered in 1974.
Glenthompson Art Show this weekend
BACK again for 2024 is the Glenthompson Art Show with some of the best creativity from the region on display at the War Memorial Hall on McLennan St. Gala Opening Night is this Friday, November 1 at 6-9pm with drinks and canapes on offer and winners announced.
Double premieres for Dunkeld
When the internationally renowned Australian Chamber Choir visits Dunkeld on Saturday 26 July with their Renaissance Requiem program, the audience will get a world...
