WINTER, the season of the year when golfers layer up to keep warm, unearth their wet weather apparel and lament the fact that their golf ball doesn’t travel the distance they would like it to.

RETURNED soldier, Legacy president (1993, 1998) Sheepvention president (1988-89), OAM recipient and community worker, Hamilton’s Eric Brettell Causer passed away suddenly last Friday, aged 98.

ANOTHER afternoon of ‘firsts’ - including the sale of the ‘$4 million dog’ - made a spectacular grand finale for Casterton’s 28th Kelpie Muster and working dog auction weekend.

AFTER the Federal Government recently announced the banning of live sheep exports and the strong opposing response from national and Western Australian farmers and organisations, a hastily organised inquiry has been initiated, but there will be only a week to make a submission.

HAMILTON Kangaroos are well represented in the Under-23 Hampden Interleague Squad with four local talents selected to travel to Melbourne and train for a spot in the final team which will be coached by Brisbane Lions legend, Jonathan Brown.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Councillor Mary-Ann Brown has been recognised in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List receiving an Order of Australia (OAM).

THEY say there are few certainties in life, but you can rely on death and taxes.

WESTERN District Health Service Coleraine Campus in conjunction with Coleraine Football Netball Club are hosting an International Men’s Health Week event, at the Baudinette Pavilion, Silvester Oval, Coleraine, Tuesday June 11, 6.30pm start.

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

MACARTHUR & District Lions Club will be winding up after more than 50 years with the Market Street building freehold and a number of items up for sale.