THE Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia (ALRTA) held it combined annual conference with the Queensland branch in April.
SOUTHERN Scientific Services principal, Larry Walker has expressed concern there is a very high danger to livestock of staggers from perennial ryegrass and phalaris as well as the risk of phalaris sudden death syndrome.
LOCALS are being urged to show thanks to State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers during National Volunteer Week, by dressing in orange as part of Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) on May 22.
IT was another successful outing for Palace Martial Arts, with seven locals returning from the Australian Taekwondo Victoria State Poomsae Championships in Melbourne with medals last Sunday.
NDIS and mental health service provider, Wellways is hosting a free screening at the Hamilton Cinema of the widely acclaimed Western District made film, ‘Just a Farmer’ on Tuesday, May 21 at 6.30pm to about 9.30pm.
GLOBAL indigenous music artist and former Australia’s Got Talent runner up Mitch Tambo performed at the Tarrington Lutheran School on Monday as part of his Walanbaa Youth Tour.
NEXT Monday, May 20 is World Bee Day, the purpose of which is to increase knowledge and awareness of the critical role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem, particularly including agriculture.
FOLLOWING an 18-month long campaign to the Department of Transport and Planning regarding the poor condition of the Hamilton-Port Fairy Road intersection with South Boundary Road just on the outskirts of Hamilton, the section of road has now been upgraded and resealed.