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

THE Victorian Farmers Federation Making our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS) is aiming to tackle the scourge of mental health in rural communities by launching the new ‘Harvesting Change’ handbook for farmers.

DAIRY farmers from across Victoria’s south-west recently gathered at the Warrnambool Golf Club to celebrate the industry whilst raising money for the local charity, Neil Porter Legacy Foundation.

VICTORIAN farmer sentiment edged down this quarter – the third consecutive reading in “negative territory”.

THE Orford Vintage Rally is on again on the weekend of January 18-19, 2025, at the little township of Orford.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos will open their 2025 Hampden Football Netball League campaign with a return to Melville Oval on April 5.

FOLLOWING the success of the first ‘Music in the Gardens’ session with the Evergreens, entertainment in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens will be back on January 5, 2025, from 2-4pm.

IT’S officially the most wonderful time of the year and you only have to look around the streets of our merry shire to feel that festive lift.

HAMILTON Hurricanes star, Josh Miller, has copped off a stunning Country Basketball League (CBL) season with All Star 5 selection.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) Christmas Window Competition Judges Choice went to Brown Bird Haus, where owner, Deb Hintum said it has been an annual tradition of decorating the shop. “It’s lovely to be recognised – it’s been great to celebrate the festive season in Hamilton,” she said. Pictured with Ms Hintum is SGSC […]