IT’S preliminary final day in the Hampden Football Netball League, and Hamilton Kangaroos supporters will be cheering on its division one side as it battles Koroit today at Reid Oval for the right to oppose Cobden in next weekend’s grand final.

AFTER an extensive search, Hamilton Kangaroos has unveiled Brad Thomas as its new senior football coach for the Hampden Football Netball League 2024 season, as the club seeks to build upon the great work achieved by outgoing coach Hamish Waldron.

FOLLOWING an overwhelming majority of respondents to a community survey, Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) voted on Wednesday evening to shift the EV charging station to Hamilton Place next to the Hamilton Visitor Information Centre (VIC).

FARMERS and those responsible for the care and management of sheep are being reminded of their responsibility to manage wool length, so it doesn’t become excessive.

PENSHURST has completed an undefeated season as they won the Mininera and District Netball Association (MDNA) 15-and-Under grand final on Saturday against Wickliffe-lake Bolac at Mininera Recreation Reserve.

MOYNE Shire Council will again partner with community groups and private landowners to offset carbon emissions from its fleet.

PENSHURST capped off its Mininera and District Football League (MDFL) Under 16.5 season with a thrilling seven-point win over Glenthompson-Dunkeld in Saturday’s grand final at Mininera Recreation Reserve.

LOCAL students from the Young Leaders Program, an initiative of the Glenelg and Southern Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (GSG LLEN), enjoyed the benefits of an on-site experience, spending the day in the field with Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP).

THE closure of the brick toilet block on the highway at Glenthompson is proving problematic for passomg motorists, with many either unaware of the nearby facilities next to the swimming pool or disappointed to continue driving on (if travelling west) in hope to Dunkeld, only to find the toilets at the visitors hub closed as well.

IT’S drawing a long bow to equate a heating planet with golf, but there are similarities.