THE twinkling fairy lights of Gray Street, Hamilton will become a permanent fixture of the CBD due to an overwhelmingly positive community response.

HAMILTON highway patrol police officers have been left extremely disappointed after intercepting a P-plate driver between Hamilton and Dunkeld on the Strathkellar Road, travelling at 143kmh.

THE Hamilton Hurricanes were out to finish their return Country Basketball League (CBL) season on a winning note when they travelled to Ararat Fitness and Leisure Centre to take on the Redbacks on Saturday night.

SHOPPERS in the Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have outspent the rest of the state over the Christmas period with a festive spend up by almost $6 million showing a strong focus on shopping local.

BONUS point victories occurred in five of the six games in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association BC grade on Saturday, as one-sided contests were the order of the day.

THE State Government has rejected a Victorian parliamentary inquiry’s recommendation to ban game hunting.

ROHAN Fitzgerald arrived at Western District Health Service (WDHS) as the charity house project was wrapping up and immediately knew he’d found the right place.

THE Far Western Bowls champion of club singles championship was completed at Hamilton on Sunday.

THE new Southern Grampians Shire parking meters will be activated in Hamilton’s CBD on February 1.

BIG game experience was on show at Clem Young Oval on Saturday, as St Andrew’s hosted Tyrendarra in round 13 of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade competition, with the home side rattling up a formidable 8-280 from its allotted overs.