THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has partnered with leading Australian farm safety software developer AirAgri to fast-track farmers access to new technology to enhance on-farm safety.

AS Christmas closes in, bowls players continue to make each rink count with Weekend Pennant round 10 match-ups played on Saturday.

THOUSANDS of firefighters will soon be sporting new boots as CFA goes to market to find the perfect fit for their female firefighters.

IT’S that time of year again when you can get out in the fresh air and enjoy some live outdoor music in the majestic Hamilton Botanic Gardens for the ‘Music in the Gardens’ sessions beginning this Sunday, December 15, from 2-4pm.

THE main event of the calendar month in mis-titled Monthly Medal, a concession to the days when the victor did indeed receive a medal.

NEW data from Victoria’s child employment regulator shows kids in regional Victoria are more likely to join the workforce before the age of 15 than those in metropolitan Melbourne.

THE Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade competition saw day one of round seven staged with College batsmen, Adrian Burn and Charles Murrie, rescuing their side from a precarious position to end the day in the driver’s seat against Hamilton at College Turf on Saturday.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) fireworks display will be back to light up the skies this New Year’s Eve with a new location at Lake Hamilton.

HAMILTON Police crime investigation unit (CIU) is investigating a major theft in the early hours of Monday morning at a dealership in Hamilton.

WESTERN Speedway roared into action on Saturday night in front of a healthy crowd, as the Super Sedans topped the card with the Victorian title, with support categories including Production Sedans, the JSPA Top Staes and the JSPA New Stars classes.