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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

ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is seeking preselection to run as a Liberal candidate for the

16 January, 2026

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

Upper house MP Joe McCracken will not contest his seat at this year's election.

MP calls it quits

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

Crossing upgrade underway

General News

Amphitheatre Primary School is regarded as ‘worn’ in the official rankings of school maintenance.

Maintenance backlog hits local school

AMPHITHEATRE Primary School has been listed amongst one of the most in need of maintenance in Western Victoria.

10 January, 2026

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...

Local News

Evacuations advised for Carranballac, Skipton, Streatham, Vite Vite North

Emergency Warning - Fire - Evacuate Immediately Issued...

Sport

English recruit Theo Trevelyan-Clark has taken 13 wickets for the Bulls opening the bowling.

Bulls aim for finals

Beaufort Bulls have finals in their sight and eye victory against bottom-of-the-table Clunes when the Maryborough and...

9 January, 2026

Avoca News

Unbeaten Bulldogs put perfect record on the Line

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