THE margin may not have been huge, but the significance of the victory certainly was, as Portland’s men’s basketballers took down a previously undefeated Horsham opponent 75-67 on Saturday night at Portland Basketball Stadium.

ROUND seven of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade competition threw up some expected results and a thrilling victory for the previously winless Hamilton team, defeating second-placed Casterton District at home on Sunday.

WITH the Southern Grampians Shire now into its Fire Danger Period, residents have been asked to make sure they are ready for summer and the fire risks associated.

THE Hamilton Harness Racing Club had its final program for the year with nine races on the card for Monday’s schedule with a good crowd on hand for a special day for the club.

LOCALS Linda and Ross Sanders hosted Cookie’s Charity Run on Saturday and it was well attended, with 67 motorcycles and 22 cars taking part in the journey from Hamilton to Heywood.

SATURDAY’S Dunkeld Cup Fashions on the Field judges, Rose Funk from Dunkeld, Amy Wallace from Wodonga, and Bridget Hyland from Dunkeld, in front of a packed and excited crowd watching the contestants strut their stuff on stage.

THE Liam Howley-trained Station One narrowly won an exciting 2023 William Thomson Dunkeld Cup in a blanket finish involving four horses.

THE Victorian Government has announced a groundbreaking set of reforms aimed at addressing councillor misconduct and bolstering accountability within the state’s 79 local councils.

Whilst money certainly isn’t everything for most farm employees, getting pay rates right and putting together an appealing package is an important part of attracting and retaining the right people on farm.

32,000 lambs were yarded by the Hamilton agents at Wednesday’s market.