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LET’S support Keep the Sheep!

VICTORIAN Premier Jacinta Allan said on the ABC Country Hour last week, “that the government was consulting with farmers” – given her absence from the area, the absence of both the Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Environment – despite numerous requests – I see no consultation.

FOLLOWING the theft of a trailer carrying a motorcycle at about midday on Friday, August 2, from Hamilton Place, police are urging tradies, retailers and farmers in particular, to record serial numbers on tools and equipment.

THE Australian Government must include truck drivers in its planned road safety education and awareness campaign, Australian Trucking Association (ATA) chair, Mark Parry said earlier this month.

THE Hamilton Basketball Association round 14 Division 1 Women’s and Division 1 Men’s games saw comfortable wins in all four games.

BOOK Week is one of the highlights of the school year, with the region’s schools having dress-up parades and activities this week.

INTERNATIONALLY recognised Australian musician and actor, Axle Whitehead will be returning to his home roots later this month when he will be putting on a show in Woolsthorpe to raise money for mental health organisation, Let’s Talk.

THE Mininera and District Netball Association finals get underway this weekend with a local derby today highlighting the first week of finals.

RUNNING 24 laps of Lake Hamilton in 24 hours on August 31 is Hamilton’s Jess Hayes, who is hoping to raise $2000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Photo: LARA FITZPATRICK.