IT has been an almost year for the Hamilton Kangaroos Open netball side, having lost a few close games that could’ve put it right in the finals hunt.

LOCAL duo, Henry Bensch and Deacon White impressed in the first Under-16 Greater Western Victorian (GWV) Rebels development squad game against Geelong last week.

A RETURN to competition exceeded all expectations with the Hamilton and District Gymnastics Club Level 3 team winning the YMCA Geelong Invitational at the weekend.

THE role of women in the agriculture sector is continually evolving but the stigma remains and Kirsten Diprose is on a mission to start the conversation.

GRAMPIANS Cricket Club will be without its most recent premiership captain with Lachie Field signing on to play at Geelong this season.

JOSH Rentsch and Vincent Huf don’t have much in common, except football.

THE Hamilton Speedway Drivers’ Club will host two Victorian titles during its upcoming 2021-22 racing season at Western Speedway.

THE newly appointed Western District Health Service (WDHS) community development officer, Sheridan Krause, has made it her mission to educate primary school children in the south-west about healthy eating and nutrition.

THIS weekend will see the first ever Branxholme Trans-Tasman Sheepdog Trials take place, with 110 dogs entered across the three days.

THE Moyne Shire has launched its new online gallery, encouraging people to enjoy exhibitions from the region’s best young artists from the comfort of their home.