CRIMINAL incidents in the Southern Grampians have fallen by more than 10 per cent in the year ending March 31, 2021, according to the latest data released from the Crime Statistics Agency.

DESPITE a 55-point loss, Hamilton Kangaroos coach, Gerard FitzGerald said there were plenty of positives to take away from the Hamilton Kangaroos’ Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) clash on Saturday.

THE status quo of the South West District Football Netball League’s (SWDFNL) senior competition has been given a dramatic shake-up, with Coleraine and Westerns claiming massive upset victories on Saturday.

AS the Hamilton Racing Club gears up for its showpiece event of the year, a new face is set to guide the club into the future.

CASTERTON impressionistic artist, Julie Kent is the Hamilton MUD Gallery’s June artist of the month.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council has welcomed Melissa Forlano as the new Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (PAC) manager.

TIMBOON woman, Ethel McLean – better known as Rosie - continues to be missing since Thursday, June 10 as family, friends and community members hold grave fears about the 84 year-old’s welfare.

THE Federal Government has announced that Pfizer is now the preferred COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16-59.

A HAMILTON man charged with allegedly breaking into almost 20 unlocked vehicles in a single night is back in custody after allegedly breaching his bail conditions.

A YOUNG Hamilton boy who has been in a coma since losing his footing on an embankment at Nigretta Falls on Sunday has had a GoFundMe page set up to help his family with hospital expenses.