WITH the increased risk of road deaths over the busy long weekend, drugs and alcohol will be a focus for police this Easter as they mount a statewide operation on the roads.

AN undermanned St Mary’s Orange has held off Barber Boys White by 13 points in the Div 1 Men’s grand final on Tuesday night.

DISTRICT 5 CFA undertook two planned burns to create major strategic breaks through fuel hazard reduction on Wednesday.

ST Mary’s Orange and Tigers were the top two teams across the Hamilton Basketball Association Division 1 Women’s season, and it was only fitting that they met in the season decider on Tuesday night, with the summer premiership up for grabs.

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A FIELD of 56 men and 28 women played in Saturday’s stableford event.

THE Balmoral District Lions Club is inviting locals to come along to the field day that brings the town of Balmoral to life, with the annual Balmoral Easter Market this Saturday from 9am-1pm.

GRAMPIANS’ Grace Potter has created history, winning the inaugural Gail McGregor Medal, as the Hamilton and District Women’s Cricket Association most valuable player for the 2023-24 season.

HAMILTON Lions Club member and Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) appeal coordinator, Allan Hadden, has reminded the local community to get out their coins for the Good Friday Appeal door knock.

LUKE Evans has capped off his stunning season with the Hamilton and District Cricket Association’s (HDCA) highest individual honour, the P.F. Christie Medal, on Wednesday night.