The opening of the much-anticipated OTR Hamilton store in mid-December has been pushed back by a month.

TARRINGTON’S Laternenfest, the yearly German Christmas tradition that marks the start of the German advent was cancelled earlier this year after COVID lockdowns and restrictions threatened the events ability to go ahead.

THOROUGHBRED racing returns to Hamilton today with an eight-race meeting kicking off with the Bet365 3YO Maiden Plate over 1200m at 1.30pm.

TRIBUTES have flown for Adam McClure, the 32-year-old shearer, musician, and former Hamilton resident, who sadly lost his life in a car accident near Beaufort on Friday morning.

FORMER Grampians cricketer, Vincent Huf, has had a successful transition to Victorian Premier Cricket for Geelong Cricket Club, debuting in the Premier Firsts competition on Saturday.

THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old.

THE Mininera and District Football League (MDFL) has a new president following the league’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday night.

THE emergence of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton has wreaked havoc with the scheduling of various upcoming events, forcing rescheduling and even cancellations.

AFTER a period of more than 20 years away from the role, Hugh Macdonald has returned to the Hamilton Racing Club and was appointed as the new president, following the retirement of Helen Sobey.

A PETITION lodged by Victoria Valley farmers, John and Rhonda Crawford has received more than 4000 signatures since this time last year opposing the proposed plan to reintroduce dingoes into the Grampians National Park.