A NEW petition, ‘Stop the Fresh Food Tax’, was launched by The Nationals on Wednesday, alongside industry’s ‘day of action’ to scrap the tax.

A BRIGHT future is on the cards for local tennis star, Eve Wear, after she helped South West Region win the 18-and-Under title at the Tennis Victoria Region Teams event staged in Bendigo recently.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC), in partnership with Western District Health Services, Genhealth and the Australian Breastfeeding Association, have announced the upcoming event ‘A Woman’s Health Journey’ for new or expectant mothers in the region who wish to gain support and advice.

ACCORDING to the Better Health Channel, approximately one in every 100 babies has been born with a congenital heart defect (CHD).

THE Hamilton Squash Club hosted its tournament at HILAC last weekend with locals putting up strong results across the contests.

ENJOYING the last of autumn leaves is Laura Aspinall and Mia Foster, 9, both from Hamilton.

THIS week, two farmland market reports were issued by leading farm lenders; Rabobank and Rural Bank, however, the reports appear to be at variance regarding land value movements in recent years.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos’ Hampden Football Netball League season campaign will resume today after a week, with a clash against North Warrnambool Eagles at Hawkesdale Recreation Reserve.

RECENTLY, the Hamilton and District Veteran Vintage Classic Drivers Club (HDVVCDC) held their annual family fun day at their club room and grounds at Hillier Lane.

PENSHURST Football Netball Club celebrates its 150th birthday today when it hosts Hawkesdale-Macarthur at Penshurst Recreation Reserve in round four of the Mininera and District Football League, knowing the visitors would love nothing more than to spoil the celebrations with a win.