FORMER Hamilton footballer, Nathan Stewart, had the perfect start to his coaching career up north, as South Toowoomba Bombers defeated Goondiwindi in the Darling Downs AFL Football League grand final earlier this month.

THE Hamilton Anglers Club returned to the waters for a special sponsored carp, redfin and trout competition at Glendinning at the weekend.

ERIN Johnson thought it was a normal Christmas when she, partner Morgan Hunt and their three children paid a visit to family in the Portland/Heywood region last December. Instead, the family’s lives were to change forever – yet out of the adversity has come more inspiration. Ms Johnson, a former Portlander, had brought the kids […]

IT has been two years in the making and now Narrawong can finally celebrate a new kitchen at the Mechanics Hall. Well, sort of. The hall is still closed for public events until coronavirus restrictions change, but with only a coat of paint to go, volunteers can finally relax after a big fundraising effort saw […]

AFTER a decorated career on the bike, former Portlander Shannon Malseed has decided to finish her professional cycling career at the end of 2020. Announcing her decision on Friday, the international cyclist said it was three months in the making and she is excited about all the possibilities of a future outside of the cycling […]

THE 2020/21 Hamilton District Women’s Cricket Association A Grade season is looking good for the locals, with Casterton District Cricket Club taking a 56-run win over St Andrew’s in round one.

WHILE plenty of 2020 events have been cancelled, the annual Casterton Christmas Shopping Spree is still going ahead – with a difference.

WITH short odds for a vendors’ market, the combined agents Casterton Spring Store Cattle Sale did not disappoint, paying top dividends for local producers.

AFTER breaking his leg a couple of years ago, Jacko Whyte has decided to give back to the people who did so much for him during his time of need.

BEC Doheny is hoping to start a conversation about mental health awareness and suicide prevention.