THE Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) Hurricanes gave a tremendous effort in the Western Waves Festival of Cricket final but fell short against Warrnambool at Monivae College on Sunday.

HAMILTON’S weaner week started off with a bang on Monday and the hits continued to roll, with Thursday’s heifer sale continuing the run of record prices for the yards.

THE South-West shearing community will work an extra run next Saturday, to honour a fallen workmate and friend.

HAMILTON Hurricanes continued their junior squad basketball season, competing at the Warrnambool Seaside Classic at the weekend with many teams returning to the court just a week after the Portland junior tournament.

GLENELG Shire residents have just over two weeks to have their say on how future council rates are calculated and applied to properties, following a motion by shire councillors to explore a transition to a differential rating structure.

TYNAN Shannon continues to go from strength to strength in his cycling journey, finishing mid-pack in the Tour Down Under. Photo: JACINTA GARFOOT.

THREE young men who stole power tools from unlocked vehicles on the weekend are set to appear in court at a later date.

SHEEP Connect will be held on February 15 at the Hamilton Showgrounds - the first event for the Hamilton P & A Society since 2019.

THE race for the Dundas Cup has been whittled down to five teams after reigning premier, Grampians, suffered its worst loss of the summer against St Andrew’s in the latest round of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade competition.

VICTORIAN farmers have enjoyed strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, but CFA has warned them to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay.