FOR decades the sport of bowls has been seen as an ‘old persons sport’, especially by those of us who grew up in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, but the sport is far from being that now with many of its best exponents far from retirement age.

BY the end of the month, 47 Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) - Road Crash Rescue (RCR) - accredited units, including the Grampians region, will have received state-of-the-art battery-powered hydraulic tools, continuing to revolutionise the way volunteers respond to emergencies.

OPERATORS of telehandlers with a rated capacity greater than three tonnes will be required to hold a WorkSafe-issued High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) under new requirements that commenced in Victoria from July 1.

UNDER grey skies, the Hamilton Harness Racing club conducted its eight-race meeting on Wednesday, with local success at the event.

AT the Southern Grampians Shire Council’s ordinary meeting on Wednesday night, council presented a report in response to the petition it received against the recent installation of the parking meters in Hamilton’s CBD.

AT Wednesday night’s ordinary Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) meeting, the Glenthompson Memorial Swimming Pool was again high on the agenda with Glenthompson War Memorial Swimming Pool Committee members again in attendance to put questions to council.

SIXTY-TWO men and 18 women played Saturday’s stroke event in ideal conditions, as Shannon Kearns had a very steady round to take out the July Monthly Medal, finishing with 83 (14) 69 nett.

THE Rocklands Reservoir, a popular tourist camping and recreation attraction located East of Balmoral, will be featured and streamed nationally on this Sunday’s episode of ‘The Fishing Show’.

HAMILTON Kangaroos will face a huge challenge today when they take on South Warrnambool at Friendly Societies Park in Hampden Football Netball League round 12 action today.

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