UMPIRING Aussie Rules football is hard enough but learning the game at the same time makes it an even bigger challenge.

I am sure you would know of the old saying that you cannot judge a book by the cover.

AS tough as they come, 22-year-old Sam Woodall is letting his body enjoy a break from the weekly bruising it usually receives.

REGIONAL towns are slowly welcoming an increased number of short-term rentals and overnight stays through popular site, Airbnb.

HAMILTON Olympic Swimming Club members are back in the pool after an agreement was reached with Monivae College to use it’s indoor pool for training sessions.

COACHING netball or football in 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for the most experienced coaches, but for Jade Russell it has been a learning curve in her opening season.

THE Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road has once again come under scrutiny as locals take to social media to display their outrage over the road’s lack of upgrades.

BAIMBRIDGE College has moved quickly to start planning for its upcoming $8.3 million upgrade, with school staff and students meeting with architects to discuss designs this week.

IN just nine months, 25-year-old Hamilton man, Jack Claridge has experienced more in life than most people, but as opportunities arose, he grabbed them with both hands and marched on.

BUILDING a strong connection with the local community will be the first priority for Coleraine’s newest police officer, Shaun McCulloch.