Good trade weight
Hamilton agents yarded 19,700 lambs at last week’s market being a similar number to last week’s market of which 90 per cent of the...
New age of fencing
Virtual fencing is shaping up to be the next big thing in livestock management, according to a
researcher who will present her findings at the...
Dairy camp gives kids a taste test
Nearly 50 young people from across Victoria and South Australia got a taste of the dairy industry at a camp at Noorat held recently.
The...
Koroit Field Day fills the void for South West
The reintroduction of an agricultural field day at Koroit is filling a void in south-west Victoria and exceeding organiser expectations.
The field day will be...
Let’s Talk – breaking mental health stigma
TO quote a family member bereaved “if only they felt they could talk to someone, that it’s OK to be struggling and help is here…” This thought resonates with so many of families and friends who have lost someone to suicide.
Dairy farmers’ ball: A night of community and charity
DAIRY farmers from across Victoria’s south-west recently gathered at the Warrnambool Golf Club to celebrate the industry whilst raising money for the local charity, Neil Porter Legacy Foundation.
Mayor’s Minute
IT’S officially the most wonderful time of the year and you only have to look around the streets of our merry shire to feel that festive lift.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
ONE of the questions we get asked on the myriad of health questionnaires that we have to fill in at the doctors, chiropractors or for x-rays is - do you are any of your family have Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
Noorat Show Success
THE Noorat Show is a long-standing tradition in the south west, with the small town coming to life on November 16, 2024.
New legislation to protect dingoes
THE Victorian state government has introduced new legislation for the protection of the Dingo/Wild dog population in the states north west.
Gap year in the West
MUSTERING cattle in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia might be far removed from feeding dairy cows in south-west Victoria, but it’s all adding to the agricultural experience for Olivia Whiting.
Architect consults community on new gallery design
INTERNATIONALLY-renowned architect Angelo Candalepas and Associates, appointed to undertake stage one of the concept designs for the New Hamilton Gallery, were in Hamilton this week to gauge the views and desires of the community.
Ewe…reka for Rock-Bank
ROCK-BANK Merino and Poll Merino Stud, run by John, Rhonda and Nicole Crawford, had continued success at the 2025 Australian Sheep & Wool Show,...
