A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago

EXPERIENCING the resilient agricultural systems in Timor-Leste has not only made Campbell Watt grateful for living in a first-world country such as Australia but inspired a new passion to help others thrive.

BILL Cornelissen never wanted to be anything but a farmer and now he has the chance to inspire young people to follow in his footsteps.

FOR the seventh year, the Koonara Wines Summer Fiesta is back in Hamilton and will be held at the Hamilton Botanic on Gardens on Friday, March 15 from 4.30 to 9pm.

COLERAINE’S Peter Francis Arboretum has been buzzing with activity in the few months since its committee gained the right to independently manage it.

WARRNAMBOOL trainer, Lindsey Smith, combined with talented jockey, Fred Kersley, to dominate the Hamilton Racing Club’s Thursday meeting with a treble.

THE work never stops in our shire, as us Hamiltonians know only too well.

WHAT a gem Byaduk is to break the journey almost halfway between Hamilton and Port Fairy with a canopy of large shady trees, the picturesque J.A. Christie cricket oval with its white picket fence, and the local Byaduk Store to browse.

THE Hamilton Basketball Association senior division one seasons continued this week with finals just three weeks away.

FOLLOWING a highly successful concert season in Dunkeld last year, the Australian Chamber Choir (ACC) returns with their first performance of the year on Saturday, February 24, entitled ‘Transports of Delight’.