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BROWN boobies and red crabs of Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands are the topic of the first special presentation meeting of the Hamilton Field Naturalists Club (HFNC) for 2024 on March 21, at 7.30pm at HIRL.

AN outstanding panel of 35 global experts from as far away as Germany and the United States of America, and local experts, will share their experience and insights at the ‘Raising the Roof 2024’ event later this month to help ensure Australian dairy farmers are investing in the right housing and feeding infrastructure on-farm.

WHILE many Hamilton district residents are well acquainted with Mill Road and the old bluestone mill after which it is named and most of them also know the name Prestonholme Nurseries, only a few would be aware of the stunning colours on the inside of the glasshouses there.

THE Hamilton Woodturners Club have recently reaped the benefits of the council’s community grants program, contributing to the purchase of the new wood lathe.

IT has been a fruitful few weeks for a group of Hamilton Kangaroos juniors, with seven players involved in the new Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) talent identification and development program, while one other junior is set for a stint in Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels colours.

STUDENTS at St Joseph’s Primary School in Coleraine were delighted on Wednesday to be named one of nine winners of the Vic Kids Eat Well (VKEW) Awards.

THE 12-hour shearing fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) held last Saturday in Wannon had a great turnout, with around 60 volunteers that pushed through the scorching heat, raising a whopping $35,981.50 for the worthy cause.

JOSH Miller is set for the big time, named in Warrnambool’s Big V side for tomorrow’s round one clash.

IT’S over the halfway mark for the annual six week Anglican Book Fair, with books ‘literally’ marching in and out the door in bundles.