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 SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) took preventative measures to close the Dog Park at Lake Hamilton over the weekend, after potential contamination for Canine Parvovirus was identified.
THE Western District Health Service (WDHS) Oppportunity Shop has donated $100,000 to the MRI for U&I Appeal, taking the stores total contribution to the hospital to $1 million in the past 80 years.
