A NEW purchasing contract by the State Government would mean all state-owned organisations such as schools, hospitals and water boards would have to close accounts with local banks and transfer their money into one of three big banks – the Commonwealth, Westpac or NAB.

BUILDING works at Baimbridge College have progressed substantially in the last few weeks, with the current upgrades expected to be completed in April.

CONNECT to Country in Gariwerd at Brambuk this summer and enjoy a range of free live musical performances and cultural workshops.

HAMILTON police are currently investigating the theft of a 2017 black Nissan Pathfinder, which was stolen from McIntyre Street between Thursday night and Friday morning last week.

WITH many of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade teams impacted by COVID on Saturday, the association has started planning for bigger impacts with the other three senior grades set to resume their season this weekend.

PREMIER Daniel Andrews’ controversial Pandemic Bill has been triggered and has given the Minister for Health the authority to execute pandemic orders.

AS the Hamilton and District Cricket Association enters the second half of the season, one young bowler has taken his game to the next level this season.

PARENTS of children aged five to 11 years old have been encouraged to start their child’s COVID-19 vaccinations before school goes back after booking for vaccinations opened last week.

A HOMECOMING for a two-time P.F. Christie Medallist has boosted Macarthur’s Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade premiership hopes.

THE rental market in Hamilton continues to be highly competitive, with locals saying they are struggling to find rental properties that are affordable and meet their needs.