THE weather had a big influence on bowls this week - on Thursday it was perfect and on Saturday freezing cold.

IT was a chilly spring day for Saturday’s 18-hole stableford, with a dedicated group of players battling tough conditions that made the game more challenging.

IT was semi-final time in the Hamilton Table Tennis Association, highlighted by wins to Tigers and Blues in the top grade.

IT was 150 years in the making, as Penshurst won a thrilling Mininera and District Football League Senior Grand Final by five points against Wickliffe-Lake Bolac at Tatyoon Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

FLEMINGTON’S famous Spring Racing Carnival is less than two months away, and while our weather hasn’t fully synced with the calendar, good weather (hopefully) and good quality racing also ramps up across our country tracks.

THE Southern Grampians Shire Council have awarded nine local community sporting organisations a total of $43,553.70 during the first round of the 2024-25 Community Partnership Grants.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos will be vying for grand final spots, with four netball sides in action, highlighted by the Division 1 side.

TODAY is Mininera and District Football League and Mininera and District Netball Association Grand Final Day, with plenty of locals in action at Tatyoon Recreation Reserve.

A FIELD of 66 men competed for September’s Monthly Medal and it was great to see 12-year-old, Aiden Christie, top the scores to take out the medal.

THE Hamilton Indoor Bias Bowls Association successfully hosted a tournament at Monivae College Basketball Stadium on Saturday, with many locals and visitors involved.