VOTING has been in full swing for today’s Federal Election, with nearly a thousand people turning out each day this week to the Hamilton early voting centre.

AUSTRALIAN Superfine Wool Growers’ Association Inc (ASWGA) Fleece Competition winners for 2021-22 were awarded at the annual competition event last weekend, with Dunkeld’s Kathy and Trevor Mibus of Glenara Merinos named among the winners.

WITH just one more sleep until former AFL player, Eddie Betts, takes to the field for Branxholme-Wallacedale, preparations are well underway for tomorrow’s South West District Football Netball League clash against Cavendish.

THE Greater Hamilton Library will celebrate Education Week from May 22 – 28, staying true to this year’s theme of ‘150 Years of Public Education’ by encouraging students to explore the past.

WHILE the majority of the election focus is on the House of Representatives to determine government, half of the Senate has retired, making way for six new senators to be elected from each state, and one for the territories.

ROUND six of the Greater South West Junior Football League saw Cavendish and Heathmere play out a thriller in the Under-17 division, with the Bloods just getting over the line 5.6 (36) to 4.10 (34).

WITH applications now open for minerals exploration in parts of western Victoria, including around the Grampians and near Hamilton, companies can now search for a range of different resources in the ground – but the ripple effects may extend further than just in the areas close to the research activity.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos suffered their second loss of the Western Victoria Female Football League season, going down to Horsham Demons by 20 points at Melville Oval on Sunday.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos broke through to claim their first Hampden Footbal Netball League (HFNL) Open win of the season on Saturday.

THE corner of Lonsdale and Thompson Streets will look different soon as a new operator begins preparation for the site after the BP closed last Sunday.