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.

THE 2023 sporting year has had many highlights in the region, and The Spectator looked back at some of the special moments.

TWO local violinists, Millie and Anna Davidson, were selected to sit front desk in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight event at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

THE 2023 sporting year has had many highlights in the region, and The Spectator looked back at some of the special moments.

Enviably set on a vast 5.2 Acres (approx.) in this exclusive Lake side pocket, sits this exceptional young property with a brilliant delivery of form and function.

THE Hamilton and District Cricket Association D grade got a late shake-up with Macarthur promoted to BC grade after winning all but one game, with Coleraine taking over top spot.

EMERGENCY crews were kept busy over the Christmas break following heavy rain and storms that downed multiple trees across roads and flooded drains and gutters across the state.

FORMER Penshurst footballer, David O’Brien, has been selected in an Australian AFL Masters over 50s side to tour Ireland next March.

IT was yet another promising outing for Hamilton’s Dominic Hoggard, returning from the Victorian Age Championships with five medals earlier this month.

HAMILTON Rotary has advised that unfortunately it has had to make the decision to cancel the free New Year’s Eve Family Party - and all the activities that were to be held at the Hamilton Showgrounds from 6pm on December 31.