MORTLAKE agents yarded 700 head on Monday representing a decrease of 270 on the previous market.

A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago.

LAMB numbers more than halved on Wednesday at Hamilton decreasing to 2250 and sheep numbers were also light at 330 head. Half the lambs were neatly shorn displaying good cover and quality with the balance of longer shinned lambs tailing off quickly in value.

WOOL and sustainability go hand in hand - with the consumer push for international woollen garment manufacturers to be more aware and proactive in their search for a more sustainable product.

THE State Government is providing free Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccines to protect Victorians at risk of the virus – particularly in northern Victoria.

AS days become warmer, snakes are emerging from months of inactivity to search for food and a mate.

GORAE-PORTLAND has made a key addition to its playing group ahead of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association’s 2023-24 season, with Finn Saurine set to slot into their A grade side as soon as round one.

HEYWOOD library was busy over the past fortnight with lots of children visiting to join the school holiday activities.

SOME of the inmates (as they like to call themselves) of Lincoln Place’s Portland Lifestyle Estate are sick to death of pumpkin soup.

THE Crawford family of Rock-Bank Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Victoria Valley, held their 22nd on-property Ram Sale on Monday with huge success.