ALL parties in the livestock supply chain across the country have been urged by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to follow safer transport practices, following 14 crashes involving livestock in the first four months of 2024.

THE Mininera and District Netball Association final five is now wide open after a round of upsets sees five teams in contention for fifth spot.

LEADING safety agencies have urged regional families to set up safe play areas and actively supervise children around water, in a bid to reduce the number of drowning incidents on farms.

THE Hamilton Lions Club held its changeover dinner late last month, with outgoing president Kevin Buck passing the Lion gavel and gong to incoming president, Raelene Hadden.

THE Victorian Farmers Federation Making our Farms Safer project (VFF MOFS) is helping to shine a light on farmer’s mental health during National Farm Safety Week by helping to make it an integral part of farm safety culture.

MOYNE Shire Council have released a statement to advise the public that due to forecast severe weather, including strong winds and large swells, Griffiths Island will be closed to the public until further notice.

THE Retirement Living Council (RLC) has called on the Australian Government to prioritise urgently needed aged care reforms following the release of new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data.

A HAMILTON retiree plans to set sail on a series of luxurious cruises around the world after landing a million-dollar win in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw.

LOCAL residents have recently had to rug up as a blast of chilly wind and rain has hit the town.

PROFESSOR Richard Eckard is to deliver the prestigious Peter Schroder Memorial Lecture at Sheepvention on Monday, August 5.