THE third annual Dunkeld Writers Festival program was launched to a bumper crowd of book-loving enthusiasts last week.

HAMILTON basketballers, Taima Thomas and Emily Iredell were recently announced in the Under-14 Vic Country squads to compete at the Country Metro Challenge (CMC) in Bendigo this coming weekend.

NINE years after being first released, the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct for Australian retailers, wholesalers and suppliers (the Code) has received a significant update following a review, with the major change making the Code “mandatory for all supermarkets with an annual Australian revenue of greater than $5 billion”.

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing a private members Bill that would remove regulations stopping farmers from growing industrial hemp.

EACH year Youthrive Victoria offers a number of scholarships for Year 12 students who are planning to go to university.

LOWAN MP, Emma Kealy is seeking the support of Lowan residents through a petition calling on the Victorian Government to keep its hands off regional hospitals and drop plans for mega-mergers.

A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago

THE search for the materials needed to support renewable energy and help make everyday technology products is hotting up across the state.

The Victorian Government is making sure more regional communities across Victoria can attract, stage and deliver sporting, cultural and entertainment events on their doorstop, with new grants set to attract thousands of visitors, create more jobs and back local businesses across the state.

THERE will be many ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, with the Greater Hamilton Library providing a program of fun, immersive, engaging, and educational events over the two weeks for all to enjoy.