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Sunday, December, 10, 2023
Hamilton 10/20
 
10.2
‘Welcome to Country’ still welcome
WHILE several councils across the state have ventured to express that the Acknowledgement of Country preceding official ceremonies, meetings and various events have become overused, Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) said it was committed to reconciliation and had no plans to scrap the tradition.
By Admin
WELCOME to Country and acknowledgement of Country ceremonies have come under fire from councils across the state for claims of overuse and tokenism. However, Southern Grampians Shire Council said it remains committed to reconciliation and has no plans to discontinue the practice. Photo: GLENN GUY.

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A Short-haired Matilda Barclay with the braids she will be donating to charity to be made into a wig. Below left: Portland Primary School students all wore pink, to support Matilda’s cause.
Cut for a cause
PORTLAND Primary students and teachers all came to school in pink on Tuesday, to support grade one student Matilda Barclay who cut her hair to donate to charity.
By Oscar Perri
Local shop windows spark Christmas joy
LOCAL businesses have outdone themselves in this year’s Christmas Window Display Competition and community members still have until Tuesday, December 12 to vote for their favourite creation.
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Baroque Masters: Emerging From Darkness
HAMILTON Gallery today unveils the world premiere exhibition Emerging From Darkness: Faith, Emotion and The Body in the Baroque, presenting over 70 important works by world-renowned Baroque masters, including several never-before-seen in Australia.
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Rage after neighbour’s cat blamed for pet bird’s death
A 38-YEAR-OLD Penshurst man who blamed his neighbour’s cat for the death of his pet bird has escaped conviction but been placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond for breaking items.
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Horses jump from the TUESDAY’S gallops meet will be the last for 2023 in Hamilton. Photo: SPEC FILE.
Party time at Hamilton
THE Hamilton Racing Club is gearing up for the annual Party With The Ponies gallops meeting on Tuesday.
By Peter Morganti
Squash award winners crowned
HAMILTON Squash Club recently had its end of season presentation night with a spread of players claiming awards for the winter/spring campaign.
By Adam Hill
Tyrendarra top jobs confirmed
By Portland Observer
DAIRY farming advocacy has recently endured political turmoil with some farmers seeking more bang for their membership buck. Photo: MICHELLE MUIR.
Dairy Advocacy in disarray
MANY dairy farmers have felt there is little bang for their buck as a member of the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF).
By Michelle Muir
Animated market brings sense of urgency
AGENTS yarded 1800 at Mortlake cattle market on Monday, slightly fewer than the previous week and the yarding displayed excellent quality.
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VFF SAYS NO
By Jodi Fry
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Horses jump from the TUESDAY’S gallops meet will be the last for 2023 in Hamilton. Photo: SPEC FILE.
Party time at Hamilton
THE Hamilton Racing Club is gearing up for the annual Party With The Ponies gallops meeting on Tuesday.
By Peter Morganti
Separation of hours
MACBETH said “let every man be master of his time” but it seems the clock repairers at the Hamilton Post Office didn’t heed the Shakespearian advice – noticed in town this week was a severe conflict in correct time on the northern face, opposite Gray Street.
By Admin
A Short-haired Matilda Barclay with the braids she will be donating to charity to be made into a wig. Below left: Portland Primary School students all wore pink, to support Matilda’s cause.
Cut for a cause
PORTLAND Primary students and teachers all came to school in pink on Tuesday, to support grade one student Matilda Barclay who cut her hair to donate to charity.
By Oscar Perri
Tyrendarra top jobs confirmed
TYRENDARRA Football Netball Club has locked in its senior top grade coaches across all competitions for the 2024 seasons.
By Portland Observer
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