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Lexton great celebrates 500 games
Renee Lyon’s incredible commitment to the Lexton Football Netball Club was celebrated last Saturday when the club honoured her 500-game milestone, as she took to the court against
20 August, 2025
General News
RYLA – an experience for future leaders
ROTARY International’s RYLA leadership program continues to deliver benefits with three local residents recently...
19 August, 2025
Local News
Community takes ownership of catering van
A new community catering caravan has arrived in the district to...
Marnoo CWA serves lunch to support local charities
MARNOO Country Women’s Association (CWA) held their second luncheon of...
Applications open for 2025 East Grampians Business Awards
APPLICATIONS are open for the 2025 East Grampians Business Awards...
Council & Politics
Farmer’s windfarm warning
ROKEWOOD woolgrower Russell Coad spoke out at a National Party community outreach event in Beaufort last week with an...
19 August, 2025
New cabins bring visitation to Beaufort
THE first stage of the redevelopment of Beaufort Lake Caravan Park...
Government funds worker housing
ARARAT’s worker housing shortage is about to get some welcome relief...
Concern grows over rooming house
A petition is circulating around the Avoca community calling for...
Rural & Agriculture
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...
23 July, 2025
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Local News
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars for a weekend of creativity.
23 July, 2025
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians...
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Our People
Forging a new path in the male-dominated world of welding
STAWELL Gold Mine employee Bonnie Steer isn’t intimidated by the fact that welding is still a male-dominated industry.
19 August, 2025
Taking beanies to the next level
SEVERAL intricate and fun award-winning works of art by creative local...
Athol chalks up a ton
BELOVED Ararat resident Athol Graham joined an exclusive club last week,...
Matt represents the SES in annual stair climb
Ararat’s State Emergency Service (SES) will be represented in this...
Sport
Broadbent boots two in 350th senior game
Beaufort’s Seean Broadbent marked his 350th senior appearance in style on Saturday, kicking two goals and was the...
13 August, 2025
Crows break drought to secure back-to-back wins
It was 1,167 days since Beaufort last won two consecutive games, and...
Roos too strong for Warriors
Stawell suffered their first loss since round 12, losing to Dimboola by...
Crows thrash Creswick to keep finals door open
Beaufort Crows A-Grade netballers have kept their finals door open with...