HEATED discussions erupted at a Moyne Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, following a motion filed by Councillor, Jim Doukas to further investigate questions surrounding an online meeting convened by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) on November 29 last year.

THE Southern Grampians Shire and Rotary Hamilton kick started their Clean Up Australia Day campaign at Lake Hamilton last month.

TAHARA has put up one of the biggest scores across the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) season during its B grade clash against Hamilton North on Saturday.

HAMILTON agents yarded 11,840 lambs this week, a decrease of 7660 units.

COLLEGE has assumed favouritism for the Dundas Cup after a stunning defeat of Hamilton to all but secure a top two ladder finish and an all-important home A grade semi-final in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA).

A RENEWED threat to the south-west region’s sheep and cattle industry from recommendations in a Victorian Government environmental report have been condemned by the Southern Grampians Shire Council amid calls by stakeholders for the local community to rally in opposition.

NUMBERS increased slightly in Hamilton last week, with 239 cattle put forward, including 172 cows, 52 trade and 15 bulls and the usual buyers were present and operated to good competition.

THE odd deciduous tree in Hamilton’s many lovely private gardens is showing early signs of colour, and as late summer rain taps at the window, my unnamed weather muse’s prediction of an early autumn seems decidedly plausible.

THE Game Management Authority (GMA) on Saturday announced the arrangements for the 2022 duck season including changes to the start times, daily bag limit and hunted species - polarising hunters and animal lovers.

THE Hamilton Campdraft has been run and won with locals just missing out on claiming the major prizes.