CFA burn-offs reminder before fire season
THE CFA has urged Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency services resources.
War Memorial Wall coming together
FOLLOWING on from a story in August announcing that there will be a War Memorial Wall unveiled in the Sam Fitzpatrick Gardens in Hamilton ANZAC Day 2025, the committee has put the call out to the community to help raise the remainder of funds.
Sustainability business takes out state award
A LOCAL sustainability business was recently announced the Victorian recipient for the Telstra Best of Business Awards program.
Branxholme truck tragedy
A 37-YEAR-OLD Truganina man died when the truck he was driving struck a tree on the Henty Highway around 12 kilometres south-west of Hamilton early Saturday morning.
Anglican Church pet blessing
THE community is welcome to bring their pets and livestock to the Anglican Parish of Hamilton to be blessed by Father David Oulton at 10.30am on Sunday, October 13.
Ling joins WorkSafe for local conference
WORKSAFE commemorated Health and Safety Month 2024 in Hamilton last week for the annual workplace health and safety tour, with a focus of safety in construction catered particularly to local tradespeople.
Spectator Retro
A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago
A walk for freedom
ON Wednesday, locals may have seen Justin Millikin and his faithful Staffordshire Bull Terrier, ‘Louise’ passing through Hamilton’s CBD or spotted the duo while Mr Millikin popped in for groceries at Ritchies IGA Hamilton.
Farm dams breakfast sessions
FARMERS in south-west Victoria are encouraged to continue planning for a water shortage over the next few months.
Check smoke alarms
AS Victorians prepare to wind their clocks forward for daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) have been reminding residents of the importance of checking their smoke alarms.
Pastoral Museum visit and history talk
A SPECIAL meeting for the Hamilton History Centre will be held with a difference at the Hamilton Pastoral Museum on Tuesday, October 8, 7.30pm. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Glenelg and Moyne election candidates
NOMINATIONS for both the Glenelg Shire Council (GSC) and the Moyne Shire Council (MSC) closed midday on September 17 with ballot paper packs to be sent to all enrolled voters from Monday, October 7.
Hammo is back
HAMILTON’s favourite primate, Hammo the Gorilla, has recently come out of hibernation to post some video messages to his loyal followers on social media....
