“PLANT them about Melbourne Cup Day and take them out in May.” Aside from being a catchy rhyme of sorts, it’s also some advice from Gorae West dahlia grower Alf Hardingham about the spectacular tuberous plants, and he should know. Full story in Tuesday's Observer.
A PORT Fairy author has been shortlisted for a prestigious historical fiction national book award and a $50,000 prize, with the winner to be announced next month.
HAMILTON man, Ken Moore has donated $30,000 towards much needed rehab and physio equipment for the Western District Health Service (WDHS), helping the hospital to best support its patients.
VOLUNTEERS at the Salvation Army thrift shop in Hamilton received a big surprise on Tuesday when they found four medals from WWII in a book that was donated.
FORMER Hamilton resident, shearer and part-time songwriter, Adam McClure has just released his latest album, ‘Let’s Keep The Truth To A Minimum’, which reflected what he said was a more “grown up” direction of his music.
POPULAR local café, Jack + Jude will be closing for good on October 2 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has forced it to shut its doors, highlighting the harsh reality of running a business during repeat lockdowns and restrictions.
WHILE petrol prices have risen since their dramatic drop at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton still has some of the lowest prices in the state, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s latest quarterly petrol monitoring report.
