ORFORD couple Aaron and Rebecca Rowbottom have had a win again with their ultrafine merino wool, this time taking out the esteemed Ermenegildo Zegna Vellus Aureum Trophy for the first time with a 10.1 Merino wether fleece.

HOT on the heels of International Women’s Day, while we are still celebrating women, the time was right to highlight the achievements of one local rural woman that inspires.

IN an address to the Rural Press Club of Victoria last week, the Victorian Opposition Leader, John Pesutto has warned Victorians to be wary when the State Government discussed tax reform and said, “tax reform under Labor means higher taxes”.

WOOL Industries Australia Inc (WIA) are inviting people to nominate a worthy recipient for the 2024 Australian Wool Industry (AWI) Medal – nominations are now open.

EVERY year the Heywood Lions Club holds a vast auction that never fails to delight bargain hunters.

THE Hamilton Basketball Association summer 2023-24 season MVPs have been announced with Rhianne Lewis and Deacon White collecting the Women’s Division 1 and Men’s Division 1 honours.

THE Senate voted this week in favour of a One Nation motion establishing an inquiry into the looming 3G mobile network shutdown.

THE new Australian Biosecurity Protection Levy passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday and was immediately met with a chorus of criticism from farmers, agricultural groups and the Federal Opposition.

The Hamilton and District Cricket Association held the 40th annual PF Christie dinner where the awards for all competitions were presented to winners in both male and female competitions.

AFTER a number of years on hiatus, Portland will be represented in women’s soccer once again in the 2024 South West Victorian Football Association (SWVFA) season, with the club having committed to fielding a side this year.