THE Nationals have slammed the revelation that live sheep export farmers being forced to shut down their trade will not be given any support until after the next election.

Built in 1878 for William Thomson, “Lantana” presents today as a stately central home with Victorian elegance and influence.

THE Hamilton Basketball Association round four fixture looked a bit different, with Women’s Division 1 games played on Thursday instead of Tuesday.

A DUNKELD woman has had an unfortunate encounter recently with an eastern grey kangaroo which left her requiring surgery.

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.