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Coffee Queen
THE race to claim the crown for the Ararat region’s best hot drink has been decided. Sarah Ramsay from Ararat’s Foragers Café last week took the inaugural Golden Mug title in a
7 November, 2025
General News
New faces join the Advance Avoca committee
ADVANCE Avoca held its annual general meeting last week, announcing a refreshed committee for the year ahead. Rebecca...
6 November, 2025
Local News
Police investigate alleged assault
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged...
Pencils down one last time
It’s pencils down for the regions Year 12 students this week as exams...
Modifications unveiled for local wind project
THE proponent of the Ballyrogan Wind Farm has reduced the size of the...
Council & Politics
Who will be Mayor?
TWO Pyrenees Shire councillors have confirmed they will nominate for the job or Mayor when councillors meet in eight...
5 November, 2025
Local News
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on...
Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has welcome extra funding to crack down on...
Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded
THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Avoca students power up for Energy Breakthrough
STUDENTS from Avoca Primary School are gearing up for one of the state’s most innovative school events, the Energy...
5 November, 2025
The hottest ticket in town
Stawell Performing Arts Company’s production Into the Woods has garnered...
Glenorchy to host town-wide garage sale
THE small town of Glenorchy is gearing up for a day of community...
Lamplough gardener shares 15 years of iris beauty
FOR more than 15 years, Beth Day has filled her Lamplough garden with a...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Sunny weather greets Bowlers
For the second consecutive week, Ararat VRI has won a thriller, this time defeating Stawell 74-69 at Stawell Bowling...
6 November, 2025
Local News
Saints fall to Giants
St Arnaud Saints Cricket Club lost to the Southern Mallee Giants by...
Grampians United players shine in Shepparton Cup
Players from the South West Victorian Football Association headed to...
Rhymney/Moyston win thriller
The Rhymney/Moyston cricket club defeated Homers in a thriller by two...