IT was a thrilling contest to open Hamilton Kangaroos’ Hampden Football Netball League Open season, going down to Port Fairy by four goals at Melville Oval on Saturday.

TWO locals have impressed during Sunday’s Hamilton Pony Club horse trials.

IT was a milestone day for Hamilton Kangaroos netballer, Joe McKew, playing her 300th senior game on Saturday.

CHANGES to COVID-19 vaccination recommendations saw Portland District Health (PDH) pivot their vaccination program quickly last week.

THE Portland Tigers played their first Hampden Football League match in 18 months on Saturday and while they were outpaced by a superior Koroit outfit, not a single onlooker could fault their effort.

THE chrysanthemums are yet to bloom, but plans are well underway for a grand and proud floral display at Portland’s Memorial Triangle this Anzac Day.

MACARTHUR’S Brae Todd has received $2000 through the Moyne Shire’s Academic Support Scholarships to help further her tertiary studies.

THE Hamilton History Centre published a new book on Thursday about the role Hamilton played during World War Two (WWII).

A HAMILTON man has set himself an ambitious goal to ensure his father is able to continue enjoying life after a shock motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis last year.

A BALLARAT family has a unique story from their Port Fairy holiday after becoming trapped on Griffiths Island due to the wild weather on Sunday.