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Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll met with locals from all over the district to hear their stories and concerns in the wake of the Streatham fire.

A commitment at Carranballac

THE ruins of Carranballac Cricket Club this week became a symbol of the loss and destruction felt across our district. Where a community once gathered, there is now a scatter of

20 January, 2026

Jumping in and lending a hand with the recovery efforts at Riponhurst on Wednesday, from left: Anita Burchell, Isobel Fay, Katie Fay, George Fay, Amy Lodge and Leah Holt.

Between two homes and a firestorm

Lake Bolac’s Robert Fraser was quick to respond to the recent fire at Carranballac.

Blaze reignites memories of ’77

Ararat resident Louise Staley is hoping to be selected as the Liberal candidate for Western Victoria marking a return to politics.

Staley seeks Liberal comeback

General News

Local resident Paul Callanan is delighted work has commenced on an upgrade to the Old Shirley Road crossing.

Crossing upgrade underway

RESIDENTS living in Old Shirley Road in Beaufort have welcomed the commencement of work on the level crossing. Last...

11 January, 2026

Amphitheatre News

Maintenance backlog hits local school

AMPHITHEATRE Primary School has been listed amongst one of the most in...

Beaufort News

JAIL BREAK

THERE are calls for big improvements to the way local residents are...

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Danger Day

FIRE brigades from across the district are bracing themselves with...

Sport

Number two-ranked bowler in Australia, Joshua Walker-Davis headlined a strong contingent at the Landsborough and District's annual fours tournament last Sunday. PHOTO: CHRIS GRAETZ

Landsborough hosts strong contingent at annual tournament

Landsborough and District Bowling Club held their annual tournament last Sunday, with 56 players from 14 teams,...

14 January, 2026

Beaufort News

Bulls aim for finals

Beaufort Bulls have finals in their sight and eye victory against...

Avoca News

Unbeaten Bulldogs put perfect record on the Line

Avoca will look to remain unbeaten in the Maryborough and District...