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Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours
As the sun set on Stawell resident Joyce Dowsett’s life in September, 2025; little did she know that she would be recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours with an Order of
8 June, 2026
General News
Alfred Street residents seek lower speed limit
RESIDENTS are seeking a review of the speed limit on a section of Alfred Street between Scallan Street and Darlington...
6 June, 2026
Vote of confidence
WE all know what a special place Avoca is. From its wide main street to...
Planning begins for $12.4m school upgrade
Stawell Primary School 502 has entered the first formal planning stage...
Ararat rallies behind Brodie Hunter
THE Ararat community is getting behind a young kidney transplant...
Council & Politics
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has resigned half way through his five year...
2 June, 2026
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Mayors unite over ageing roads and bridges
PYRENEES Shire Council has joined forces with neighbouring...
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
Rural & Agriculture
Snake Valley unites against gorse
THE distinctive yellow flowers of gorse are appearing across the region to the dismay of local farmers. Gorse is a...
6 June, 2026
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday long weekend as visitors converge on the town...
5 June, 2026
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Our People
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven men and two women. For Gason People and Culture...
6 June, 2026
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
As I Remember - Una Allender
LAKE Bolac and its surrounds have been home to Una for almost her entire...
Sport
Netballers find their groove
STAWELL Warriors’ A-Grade netballers are starting to find their groove in 2026, recording their second consecutive...
28 May, 2026
Mounties win hard-fought contest
Last Sunday, in round seven of the ADJFA at Richardson Oval, Mounties,...
Dodds celebrates 300-game milestone
CKS Swifts stalwart Richard Dodds celebrated a major milestone last...
Warriors grind out tough victory
The Stawell Warriors ground out a hard-fought 14-point victory over...