THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for a number of key government commitments to ensure farmers have confidence and certainty following last month’s shock announcement to lift the unprotection order for dingoes in north-west Victoria.

GEORGE Street Primary School have had a big week of excitement and creativity after the school was announced as a recipient for a $1.5 million government grant last week to upgrade the playground, fencing and toilet facilities.

THE only original member of the Hamilton & District Old Time Dance Club left is Robert Brody, who is very proud to be celebrating 45 years of the club’s dancing this year.

THE sport of table tennis has a long and storied history here in Hamilton, with current Olympian and Paralympian, Melissa Tapper, being the obvious name that springs to mind, but now youngster, Ruby Rankin, is progressing through junior pathways.

THE Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are urging growers and advisers to be vigilant due to reports of moderate to high mouse activity in several regions across Australia.

THIS week I’d like to talk a little bit about the changing world and the part that local government plays in foreseeing these changes and adapting infrastructure and services to suit.

ANOTHER close game for Portland’s Open side against Terang-Mortlake in the Hampden Netball League has given them confidence heading into the annual Anzac Day clash against Hamilton on Thursday.

GEORGINA Gubbins’ resume gives the impression of a high-flying corporate executive, but the reality of the newly-inducted Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient in the General Division at this year’s Australia Day Awards, could not be further from that picture and her story is truly inspirational.