GORAE-PORTLAND will head into the 2023-24 cricket season with plenty of change on hand, with a fresh renovation at their home ground of Alexandra Park, along with a familiar face at the helm of their A grade side in Nick Wills, to go along with the new-look Hamilton and District Cricket Association

This 3 bedroom gem is situated in one of Hamilton's premier locations, just a short stroll to the CBD, Botanic Gardens and within metres of the Grange Burn walking track.

VICTORIA Police have promised a major crackdown on drink and drug driving over the AFL Grand Final long weekend.

DIEHARD Collingwood fans at Pedrina Park who can’t contain their excitement for the Grand Final are (back from left) Lucy Cunningham, Judy Hodkinson, Kayla Hodkinson, (middle) Liam Harman, 13, Carmi Kane, 14, and Jai Cunningham holding Violet Cunningham, 18 months, and (front) Reynn Cunningham

LAST Friday the women played for the Hazeldine Wine Shield, which is a straight foursome’s stroke event, named after the late Nell Hazeldine and the late Lyn Wines.

THERE are some people who are naturally talented at no matter what they turn their hand to, with the list of athletes who have reached the top in different sports an illustrious one, and there is about to be another athlete added to the likes of Nova Peris (hockey and athletics), Ellyse Perry (soccer and cricket), Jana Pittman (athletics and bobsleigh) and Erin Phillips (basketball and AFLW).

THERE will be plenty of noise in homes and venues across the Southern Grampians Shire tomorrow as the Collingwood Magpies take on the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final at 2.30pm.

FOLLOWING a record crowd in 2022, the tradition that is the Byaduk and Community Spring Show that has carried on for 115 years, will be back again for this year.

THE sport of rope quoits is one that most of the public will have tried in the backyard without even knowing that it’s a competitive sport.

STANDING Tall in Hamilton Inc. is excited to announce their latest fundraiser and they want the whole community to join in the colourful fun - Jolly Socks Day which will take place on Friday, October 13.