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.
Council candidates out-and-about
WITH the upcoming Southern Grampians Shire Council elections looming, candidates have been attending community gatherings and ‘meet and greets’, including at Glenthompson and Hamilton.
Former mayor runs again
HAMILTON’S Albert Calvano has decided to re-stand for Southern Grampians Shire Council as he believes experience counts having been a local councillor for the last 16 years and spending two of those terms as mayor.
Daylight Saving starts tonight
SET your clocks forward one hour this weekend as 2am tomorrow (Sunday) marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time.
Jessie championing child farm safety
THE Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was thrilled to announce recently that National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) employee, Jessie Adams has been awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship.
Fire services levy: “a money grab”
GLENELG Shire Councillor, Merino farmer, and Hamilton resident, John Northcott, is beginning an awareness campaign to object to the massive increase in the fire services property levy (FSPL) on the latest rates notice.
Pothole politics: Roads Agency shelved or ‘rebranded’?
RUMOURS are swirling that the state government has quietly shelved its lead roads’ agency, Regional Roads Victoria giving rise to concerns over the future of regional roads funding.
Slimy fun for school holidays
With a passion for all things squishy, stretchy, sparkly and fun, Amina Barrera has slowly grown her little slime business with the love and...
