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Emus cruise to second consecutive victory
Despite missing ten players from their strongest side, Skipton’s senior footballers powered to a convincing 57-point win over Buninyong at Skipton Recreation Reserve in round three
28 April, 2026
General News
Christ Church Navarre marks final chapter
A piece of Navarre’s history has come to an end with a recent deconsecration service held at the former Church of...
27 April, 2026
Moyston Reserve upgrade inches closer
ARARAT Rural City Council has secured two grants through Sport and...
Rental squeeze could stifle Stawell’s future
STAWELL’S rental crisis may be deeper than it appears online — and that...
Waubra netball redevelopment passes first hurdle
MEMBER For Ripon Martha Haylett has confirmed funding has been approved...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local performers to be part of its 2026 production of...
18 April, 2026
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest
BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for...
Our People
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy hit. He had left earlier that night, invited...
25 April, 2026
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the...
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving...
Sport
Emus surge to second straight win
Skipton’s A-Grade netball side has continued its strong start to the Central Highlands Netball League season,...
27 April, 2026
Redbacks reach quarter-finals
Ararat Redbacks’ under-12 boys delivered a determined and improving...
Baggies set for thrilling contest
Swifts A-Grade netballers are preparing for a tight contest when they...
Baggies prepared for Southern Roos challenge
Swifts will host Harrow Balmoral at North Park this Sunday in round...