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

THE Victorian Seniors Festival is bigger and better in its 40th year, with the State Government supporting the statewide event to celebrate older Victorians with the theme, Takin’ it easy.

PORT Fairy has again been named one of Australia’s top tourist towns at a ceremony in Canberra.

HAMILTON’S community is no stranger to remarkable benevolence and philanthropy.

THE familiar fire danger rating signs in the local area are getting an overhaul to fall in line with a new nationwide rating system.

TWO local students will head off to Launceston in a few months’ time to represent Hamilton and District Legacy, their school, and the state at the National Final Legacy Junior Public Speaking competition after taking out the top place at the state competition last week.

I make this pie for my grandson Xave. He loves it. Sometimes I add a small amount of curry powder to the meat whilst browning. That adds a bit more flavour.

THE Hamilton Gun Club hosted the Best of Schools shooting event on Monday, with students from Monivae College, Good Shepherd College (GSC), and Casterton Secondary College (CSC) participating.

AUSSIE folk singer Todd Cook will be launching some new music today as part of a tour “at small regional halls around Victoria”.

PLANS are in motion to fill the Ess Lagoon with wildlife – although it won’t be the kind to harass you for food or attention.