THE usual Tuesday Midweek Pennant games were played a day later this week, due to Melbourne Cup Day festivities.

WHILE plenty of eyes were locked on the racing at Flemington on Tuesday, the Hamilton Pony Club hosted a showjumping event at Yulecart.

FINAL results are in for the ‘other’ major political race for the election of seven councillors to the Southern Grampians Shire Council.

HAMILTON woman, Donna Perkins has put the call out to anyone who can assist in any way, either monetarily or with building skills to help her friend, Rhea Kelly come home from hospital.

THE Hamilton Hurricanes had its first Country Basketball League (CBL) double header of the season, losing to Colac and Portland over the weekend.

WITH applications now open, Lowan MP and Deputy Leader of The Nationals’, Emma Kealy has encouraged local history groups to consider applying for funding through the Local History Grants Program, with up to $15,000 available per grant.

WEEKEND Pennant games were played on Saturday, with some surprising results recorded across the four divisions.

NOMINATIONS for the 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Community Awards, presented on Australia Day, are now open until November 29.

WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) has invited the community to attend its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to provide updates on key healthcare achievements and the opportunity to engage with leadership about future projects and service direction.

ATTENTION all you fair weather golfers, now we are into the last month of spring it is time to dust off your clubs and hit the fairways before we hear the plaintiff cry of “it’s too hot to play”.