Vandalism and theft at Mt Baimbridge lookout
THE newly installed picnic table (inset) at the Mount Baimbridge lookout appears to have been taken to by an angle grinder and stolen over the weekend.
Care for others and pre-plan this fire season
THIS National Carers Week (October 13-19) the CFA is urging Victorians who care for others living in high bushfire risk areas to make a fire plan using CFA’s online module ahead of summer.
2024 Young Leaders graduate
LAST week, the 2024 Young Leaders participants took part in their graduation event and presented their experiences to an audience of more than 40 people at HIRL in Hamilton.
Yulecart Hall to celebrate hall 100 years
ONCE a lively little village, Yulecart remains a strong, rural community that is proud of its history.
Spectator Retro
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
College announces 2025 School Captains
THE Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) was delighted to announce this week their 2025 School Captains, Sophie Merrin and Jack Jarvis.
Hamilton Highland Gathering – celebrating 120 years
THE Hamilton and District Pipe Band will be hosting a community event on Saturday, October 26 to mark 120 years of the band, with the objective of bringing the community together showcasing multiple local clubs and volunteer groups.
Byaduk and Community Spring Show returns
A WONDERFUL tradition will continue at Byaduk on Saturday, November 2 with the Byaduk and Community Spring Show reaching 116 years, a truly remarkable achievement and something Byaduk and the Community has been proud of.
Boxing up gifts for kids
WITH Christmas just around the corner, the community are once again invited to take part in the Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child, a charity appeal which sends a shoebox full of gifts to disadvantaged children across the world.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorians to check their breasts, with data showing that breast cancer is the most common cancer among females, making up almost one third of all female cancer diagnoses.
Sly fox damages figurine in Coleraine
VANDALS have again struck in the town of Coleraine and have broken the fox statue situated on the western outskirts of the town just passed the bridge on the north side of the Glenelg Highway.
HPAC performance tomorrow
RETURNING to Hamilton is ‘Inventi Ensemble’, with their epic show ‘1001 Nights’ at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, October 20 at 2pm.
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...
