TELANGATUK East farmer, Tom Silcock has followed in the footsteps of his father and sister, this week crowned the Wool and Rural Monarch for 2021-2022.
AFTER two coronavirus-induced cancellations last year, the annual Rotary Art Show is poised to make a much-awaited return as part of the 2021 Upwelling Festival. Full story in Friday's Observer.
THE Chinese ban of Victorian log exports has been a major contributor to a 300,000-tonne drop in volumes going through the Port of Portland. Full story in Friday's Observer
BILLIONS of honey bees are this week ‘hitting the road’ to the almond orchards of Victoria in what is a critical annual pilgrimage to support not only farmers but also lovers of the healthy and delicious nut.
EHRLICHIOSIS is a dog disease which is present across northern Australia, but locals have been warned to be aware of the symptoms and surroundings when travelling.
IT has been a journey that has spanned across different towns in Victoria and even to England on two occasions, but local schoolteacher and principal, Anthony Hill has decided it was time to call an end to his career after 38 years.
THE Hamilton Eisteddfod dance competition at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (PAC) has been postponed to a later date yet to be confirmed due to the lockdown.
THE Walker name first started as a fitting and turning family business in Hamilton in 1950 by Len Walker and many changes have taken place since then to build it into the significant part of the town’s fabric it was now.
