ALEX Dyson who ran as an independent in the last Federal Election in 2022, and who made significant inroads in making the electorate of Wannon marginal, is throwing his hat in the ring again.

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Biosecurity Control funding announcement that enables the VFF Stock Sense biosecurity initiative to continue operating for another year.

WITH an unassuming street presence, a versatile Hamilton contracting business is providing various services to farmers, some of which may be of great importance if (heaven forbid) we have a dry spring.

MORE than three quarters of Australia’s wool bales will be incorporated into a new platform – Australian Wool Traceability Hub – within 12 months, as industry bodies lead the way in the initiative.

THE Moyne Shire Council (MSC) has funded a $100,000 Hawkesdale Pool upgrade project to fully re-fibreglass both the toddler and main pool with new line markings and slip-resistant surfaces.

ST MICHAEL’S Lutheran Church in Tarrington has a new pastor, Joshua Pfeiffer, who has already settled nicely into his new parish.

A LIGHT has been shone back on the history of the Hamilton Railway Station, and its prospective future of possibly returning to passenger rail services, with the release of the book, Rail Centre Hamilton – the life and times of its branch railways 1884 to 1995.

HAMILTON Pound is undergoing some necessary refurbishments in order to continue offering their service for the Southern Grampians as well as surrounding Shires.

WITH an ongoing senate inquiry handing down an interim report following public hearings last month, further pressure has forced Telstra and Optus to again delay switching off the 3G network, this time until October 28.

THIS Week was National Science Week, and many schools across the region took the opportunity to engage students with science activities, including Good Shepherd College Junior School students who visited the Senior Campus science lab on Monday and Tuesday, and Tarrington Lutheran Primary School students who completed activities on Wednesday afternoon. Photography: Glenn Guy.