THE initial major yarding of new season lambs commenced at Hamilton on Wednesday with a yarding of 23,500 along with 2200 shorn lambs and 3000 sheep.

REGIONAL authorities could eventually supersede local councils, Minhamite Shire councillor, Keith Ball, claimed this week. Cr. Ball was commenting on the regional groupings proposed by the Federal Government which he described as “the thin end of the wedge”. The groupings, which were made public this week, places Hamilton in the South-West region, along with 16 other municipalities. The suggested set of regions have been compiled and issued by the Department of Urban and Regional Development. To qualify for Federal finance through the Grants Commission, councils must form into groups. The commission will only deal with applications formulated on a regional basis. The South-West Region has a population of 96,196.

THE site of the old Wannon Primary School is once again welcoming students on its grounds, this time as a recreational activity camp, with co-owner, Josh Bell, planning to improve the facilities with an impressive list of ideas that he hopes will make it a popular destination for years to come.

Bade Ness Rural conducted their Ryegrass Trials at their Killarney site on Tuesday October 10th.

NEW Ambulance Victoria data shows paramedics are getting to the most critically ill patients faster in the Barwon South West Region, which takes in Southern Grampians local government area (LGA), than they were a year ago.

THOUSANDS of potholes on Victoria’s south-west road network have supposedly been filled in since February 2023.

THE women’s section singles championship was completed at Hamilton on Monday. The following was sent to me by a member of our competitions committee.

LINDA and Ross Sanders have organised a ride for Reverend Peter Cook OAM called ‘Cookie’s Charity Run’ which aims to raise as much money as possible to allow Rev Cook to continue his tireless work in the community.

WORKING towards reducing stigma around mental health, locally run Wellways - a support service that provides a convenient, safe access point for support - recently held an art exhibition in The Hub.

PENSHURST is set for a big boost with Josh Rentsch headlining the recruits ahead of the Bombers’ 2024 Mininera and District Football League campaign.