THE Port Fairy Victoria Hotel has been placed in new hands and was expected to reopen its doors next week after 17 months since its closure, to allow new and existing customers to enjoy the family-friendly venue.

HAMILTON’S Rocco Causer, 8, took a step on the dance floor last week to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, (RMHC) Dance for Sick Kids.

THE Hamilton Basketball Association round five games were played this week, meaning teams are a third of the way through the season.

A LOCAL veterinarian has issued a warning following confirmation that Agriculture Victoria was investigating a number of poultry deaths at egg farms near Meredith and Terang.

A FIELD of 54 men and 20 women played par on Saturday, where the men were competing in the final round of the Spectator Trophy which was double points round, and the winner will be announced next week.

“Glenrose Cottage” is a light, bright home in a delightfully quiet and idyllic central location with an established garden setting.

GLENELG Region Hockey Association is celebrating the Under-18 Boys’ win at the Junior Country Championships in Melbourne last weekend.

A FIELD Day on Tuesday – ‘Managing the late break’ - was expecting attendance of about 40 farmers, but 350 showed up, an astonishing 775 per cent over the estimation.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos will face Port Fairy at Gardens Oval in a rare Sunday Hampden Football Netball League home game tomorrow.

HAMILTON Golf Club is celebrating this year’s pennant season, winning four flags in the recent finals.