PRESSURE is mounting on the State Government to halt this year’s duck hunting season after a survey found just one in every five shooters could identify if a bird was a protected species. The revelation sparks a growing chorus of animal welfare campaigners, calling on the government to hear their pleas. Independent hunting regulator, the […]
SOUTH-West livestock selling yards are celebrating big achievements to kick-off 2021, with records smashed at Hamilton, Casterton and Mortlake and the three facilities setting the bar in a competitive Victorian market. Hamilton agents topped the yardings in state markets for weaner sales in the first week in January, with 10,438 calves sold over four days […]
HAMILTON’S junior basketball scene continues to excel with three of its products making the cut for the Victorian State Development Program. Jack Jennings, Macey Bowie and Keely Burland have all been selected to continue training with the Victorian Development squads in hopes of eventually moving on to a team for the country championships. St Mary’s […]
PIGEON Ponds were faced with the big task of taking on the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association (WDCA) powerhouse, Woodford Eels, in the Sungold Cup at Davidson Oval on Tuesday. Woodford has had nothing but success this season, already winning the WDCA Twenty20 and one-day premierships, so it was no easy challenge for the locals. […]
THE last home and away round of the Far Western Bowls Association Friday pennant bowls season turned up one good or disappointing result as far as the final four is concerned, depending on whether you are a Grangeburn or Casterton player or supporter. Both sides have frequented the fourth and fifth rungs all season and […]
TARRINGTON’S Angus Campbell is the first student from a Hamilton school to be awarded the $30,000 Salt Creek scholarship. Now in its third year, the scholarship was established through Salt Creek Wind Farm and Merino stud has a simple motto: Helping country kids get to University. Angus attended Monivae College and graduated in 2019, having […]
DUNKELD’S Leighton Wraith has received an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his 40 years of service as a member of the CFA. Mr Wraith said he was thrilled to be awarded the prestigious medal as part of the 2021 Australia Day honours List. Awarded for his service to the community, Mr Wraith has been […]
COMMUNITY groups and councils across Lowan are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $300,000 for local community crime prevention projects. Lowan MP, Emma Kealy said the grants help not-for-profit community groups and councils deliver projects that prevent crime, improve safety, and strengthen community engagement. There are three streams of funding available. Stream […]