FOLLOWING the Victorian Government’s announcement that junior outdoor sports can commence as of 11:59pm on Thursday night, the Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) has released its plans for this weekend’s fixtures.

AFTER an eight-week fight camp, local boxer Jayden Riddle has been forced to wait a bit longer with Melbourne still in lockdown.

THE Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) year-six student, Tom Templeton has made the 2021 Team Victoria Hockey 12 Years and Under Boys team.

BOXING Day will be different for many this year with the Penshurst Cup changing dates.

A 1.5 per cent rate increase, $1.784 million for Pedrina Park netball courts and drainage projects, and $22 million in Capital Works are all features of the $67.403 million draft 2021-22 Budget released by the Southern Grampians Shire Council.

DUNKELD’S Kelly Barnes will represent Victoria in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement in Canberra later this year.

HOUSING stress has been identified as a major concern by the Salvation Army after a national survey of its clients as part of the annual Red Shield Appeal.

DESPITE a push from the State and Federal Governments for people to get vaccinated, locals seeking a COVID vaccination at Hamilton Base Hospital were unable to book this week due to supply shortages.

REGIONAL Victorians are hopeful a number of COVID-19 restrictions will be diminished from midnight Thursday, as the state’s Circuit Breaker Lockdown looks to continue in metro Melbourne.

ST Andrew’s will welcome back two-time A grade premiership player, Kane Taylor, for the 2021-22 Hamilton and District Cricket Association season.