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Hamilton court hears bail bid after alleged burnouts, drugs found
A 34-year-old man’s bail application was adjourned at Hamilton court after he was accused of performing burnouts near a childcare centre and possessing drugs and ammunition. The court heard he allegedly drove a stolen…
Hamilton man, 26, twice found with drugs in underwear by police
A 26-year-old Hamilton man has been convicted after twice being found with drugs concealed in his underwear during police searches. Officers found cocaine, methamphetamine and cannabis during a stop in November last…
David Douglas McLennan found guilty of murdering Carlee Smith at her home
A Supreme Court jury has found David Douglas McLennan guilty of murdering Caroline “Carlee” Smith, 48, at her home near Hamilton in south-west Victoria. Smith’s body was discovered during a police welfare check on May…
Hamilton memorial honours 64 heroes: discover their stories
A commemorative wall honouring 64 Western District service personnel was unveiled in Hamilton on Sunday, November 8, ahead of Remembrance Day. The memorial recognises 58 men and six women, including six who did not…
Erratic driver ran off highway and found with weapons, drugs
A 41-year-old Albert Park man has been charged after his vehicle ran off the Glenelg Highway between Dunkeld and Hamilton shortly after midnight on Saturday, November 7. Police say they found a syringe, a metal bar, an…
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Hamilton Base Hospital ED: $5.15m interim upgrade begins
Western District Health Service will begin preliminary work on a self-funded $5.15 million interim upgrade of Hamilton Base Hospital’s emergency department on 16 November, with major construction planned for early 2027…
Hamilton police catch driver at 0.173 in Operation Furlong
A 59-year-old man was caught driving more than three times the legal alcohol limit during Operation Furlong in Hamilton. Police conducted a roadside breath-testing site on Hope Street on Saturday, October 31, with…
Emma Kealy pledges new safer crossing for dangerous Hamilton road
Lowan MP Emma Kealy has pledged to build a signalised pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Ballarat and Rippon roads in Hamilton if a Liberal and Nationals government is elected in November. The proposal follows…
Norton Motor Group expands to Hamilton to return Ford sales
Warrnambool-based Norton Motor Group has expanded into Hamilton by acquiring Hamilton Automotive, an independent repair centre previously owned by Michael and Michelle Nolte. The Noltes will lead a new Ford dealership…
Seifert guides NZ to consolation T20 win over India
Tim Seifert’s attacking innings helped New Zealand secure a seven-wicket win over India in the fifth and final T20 international in Hamilton. Chasing 192, New Zealand reached the target to claim a consolation victory…
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Abki baar 400 paar: India unleash six-hitting assault, set new world record in 2026
India became the first cricket team to hit 400 sixes in a calendar year, reaching the milestone during the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The record came in India’s 40th match of…
IND vs NZ 5th T20I: Mitchell Santner surpasses Ish Sodhi to become New Zealand's most-capped player
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner became the country’s most-capped men’s T20 international player during the fifth and final match against India. He surpassed Ish Sodhi’s previous record, adding another milestone to…
Glenn Phillips on the brink of breaking world record in last T20I vs India
New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips could challenge a world record in the fifth and final T20I against India, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Phillips is among New Zealand’s key players and…
Election pledges yet to remedy 'gaps' in health care
As the Victorian state election campaign intensifies, regional residents and medical professionals are calling for greater focus on the systemic gaps in specialist health care access. While current political discourse…