A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago.

THE Mobile Blood Donor Centre was back in Hamilton recently for two weeks at its usual spot at Melville Oval and was fully booked with people wanting to give back to the community by donating their blood.

THE work boots were left at home as over 150 of the region’s dairy farmers dusted off their suits and heels and got together on November 15, for a huge night of fun and fundraising.

OVER half a million containers have been recycled in 50 days in the Southern Grampians.

THE sad story of a male platypus found to have been injured by a constricting rubber band was brought to the attention of Hamilton Wildlife Shelter recently.

PENSHURST has recently experienced a business revival.

FOR many, New Year’s Eve marks the end of a chapter which grants a wonderful opportunity to start afresh with renewed motivation to set and achieve goals.

HAMILTON Police are appealing to the public to come forward with information, particularly those who may have witnessed the two-ute collision at the roundabout on the corner of Mt Baimbridge and Coleraine Road near Baimbridge College last Tuesday morning.

Check out all the latest news from Hamilton Bowling Club and Hamilton Croquet Club.

DESPITE the rain and the cooler temperatures than expected for this time of year, visitors were out in force in Hamilton during the week. Locals Mona Krause and son, Julian, 2, made the most of the mild weather at Lake Hamilton on Thursday. Looking ahead to 2024, Mona said, “I don’t believe in resolutions and aim to make desired changes immediately”. Photo: LARA FITZPATRICK.