WITH the expected dry winter yet to arrive, the Parklands course teeters on the edge of closure after persistent precipitation.

THE Hamilton Olympic Swimming Club (HOSC) hosted its second winter swim meet of the short course season on Sunday at the Hamilton and Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre (HILAC) with a great turnout for the event and some great local success.

PORTLAND had some moments of impressive court play during their Open Hampden Netball League clash against Koroit on Saturday, it was small stints of a drop in focus that led to their 58-29 loss.

FORMER Portland footballer Jess Rentsch is playing the best footy of her career after coming back from a broken leg she suffered last season, and as a result the 17-year-old was presented with her Australian Academy jumper on Sunday before her first game representing the AFLW Academy.

WINNER of the 2023 Hamilton Spectator trophy was announced last week, with Marten Chin claiming the trophy.

HAMILTON export and premiership Bulldog, Liam Picken is just one of many former AFL players taking legal action against the AFL for negligence relating to concussion.

THE Casterton Kelpie Association’s art show this year was even more sensational than usual when three members of the same family took out top awards.
PORTLAND has gone from strength to strength over the past few weeks of action in the South West Victorian Football Association’s division one competition, culminating in a 4-0 win on Sunday over Hamilton at Pedrina Park.

ST MARY’S ORANGE has defeated Barber Boys White to end the undefeated run of the top team in the Hamilton Basketball Association Men’s division one competition, 38-35.

PENSHURST face the toughest test within the Mininera and District Football League today when it hosts undefeated ladder leaders, Tatyoon at Penshurst Recreation Reserve.

PORTLAND netballer Jasper Smith celebrated her 100th match lining up for the Tigers on the weekend, with her division two side getting the win over Warrnambool 36-31.