IT takes courage to move to another culture, and determination to learn another language at 16 years of age.

MICHAEL Crowley has been announced as the new managing director of the Meat and Livestock Association (MLA), starting on May 27.

A YOUNG sire who impressed an international judge to win grand champion bull also captured the interest of buyers who bid to a top of $46,000 at the 2024 Herefords Australia National Sale.

BEAUTIFUL and decorative tea cosies were on display at Hamilton Community House to help celebrate the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday.

GLENTHOMPSON-DUNKELD travels to Woorndoo Recreation Reserve today to battle Woorndoo-Mortlake in a game the Rams simply must win if they want to feature in the Mininera and District Football League finals

AMONG the laughter and smiles of many was the 1964 Branxholme Primary School Prep class with their teacher at their 60-year reunion last week, as they looked through old pictures and shared stories of the wonderful memories they had together.

ONE of Dunkeld’s beloved former residents, Olwyn Hogan, reached a huge milestone last week, as she gathered her loved ones to celebrate her 100th birthday last Sunday.

CAVENDISH created club history when it notched up its first senior Western Victoria Female Football League victory on Sunday, defeating Warrnambool, 4.4 (28) to 3.4 (22).

WEAR Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) was held this week to mark National Volunteers Week and recognise the incredible work of SES volunteers in assisting police during emergencies.

THE Hamilton and Districts Pipe Band celebrates, this year, 120 years of continuous service to the Hamilton community.