TROUBLING figures released recently show many illnesses among rural, regional and remote Australians could have been prevented or treated better with accessible primary care, thus avoiding the need for hospitalisation.

PARKLANDS Golf Club was given the honour of hosting the mixed gender Victorian Veterans Golf Association Sandgreen Championships for 2024.

AT Mulleraterong participants are learning more than just new skills; they’re building confidence, community connections, and a sense of pride.

STANDING Tall in Hamilton Inc. (STiH) is excited to announce a special community celebration event, and warmly invites the community to an evening of inspiration, connection, and vision.

HAWKESDALE-MACARTHUR has let the Mininera and District Football League double chance slip, falling to Lismore-Derrinallum by 55 points at Hawkesdale Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) has awarded a $452,020 contract for essential repairs to the Hamilton Olympic Swimming Pool.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos were unable to match the intent of the visiting Koroit, going down by 69 points in Hampden Football Netball League round 16 action at Dunkeld on Saturday.

HER Excellency, Governor of Victoria, professor Margaret Gardner AC paid a visit to the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre (HBNC) and the Harrow Discovery Centre (HDC) on Thursday afternoon along with her aide and entourage, as part of her tour of the West Wimmera Shire.

LAST Thursday around 85 people were treated to a delightful lunch followed by a viewing of the wonderful stained-glass windows in Hamilton’s Anglican Church and a display of magnificent, colourful quilts and embroidery produced by members of the church, the Hamilton Quilters and the Hamilton Embroiderers.

MADDIE Mayne is set for a busy 12 months ahead after she was named the Equestrian Victoria Young Ambassador for the showjumping section on August 10.