HAMILTON product, Milly Tapper, is still buzzing, as she nears the end of her hotel quarantine period in Melbourne after returning from Tokyo.

THE Portland Adult Riding Club made a return to its favourite pastime last weekend, as the easing of restrictions meant the club could at last get back to riding after a lengthy hiatus. Full story in Friday's Observer.

TO set a new scene for lawn bowls in Victoria, several changes have been made to administration levels.

HAMILTON is set to host the Under-16 boys Youth Premier League (YPL) carnival in December, capitalising on the success of events during last cricket season.

DESPITE a rocky start to the season, Harrow-Balmoral has bounced back to make finals once again in the 2021 Horsham and District Football Netball League (HDFNL) season, securing third position on the ladder with a strong 82-point win against Jeparit-Rainbow in the final round.

A FREE fishing academy event is set to draw kids to Lake Hamilton next month for an educational event with a twist.

THE Hampden Football Netball League’s (HFNL) Saturday competitions are officially over after the league pulled the pin on Friday.

THE South West Victorian Football Association (SWVFA) made the call on Thursday to cancel the rest of the season due to the current restrictions not allowing community sport until later this month.

THE Handbury Titles were set to go ahead this weekend at Buckley Park Raceway as the fifth round of the Victoria Country Series (VCS), however considering the current restrictions, karting clubs have planned to postpone the event.

THE Monivae College Sports Academy (MCSA) is set to launch next year with applications flowing in steadily.