Latest News

Renowned online railway content creator Will James had a great day out at the Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally.

Steam rally a smash hit

CROWDS from far and wide descended on Lake Goldsmith last weekend for the 126th edition of the world-famous Steam and Vintage Rally. Punters were thrilled to see stunning examples

8 November, 2025

Beaufort and Skipton Health Service Foundation members Jo Hall, Nigel Ponder, Beaufort and Skipton Health Service CEO Meryn Pease and foundation and community members, Venita Dridan, Ros Ponder, Nick Shady and Ash McErvale officially open ‘The Cottage’.

The Cottage opens as Beaufort’s newest Health Service Hub

FOGO and glass collections start in Burrumbeet and Learmonth

Committee member Alana Burge is eager to see Advance Avoca continue its success into the new year.

New faces join the Advance Avoca committee

General News

Around 50 people took part in last year’s walk around Alexandra Lake.

Ararat walk to honour those lost to suicide

PEOPLE impacted by suicide are invited to participate in the annual Suicide Prevention Memorial Walk on November...

4 November, 2025

Avoca News, Beaufort News, Concongella News, Glenorchy News, Evansford News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Marnoo News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Stawell News, Waubra News

Fire Danger period to begin in Northern Grampians and Pyrenees

THE Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 10 November 2025...

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Stay aware, stay safe this Cup weekend

VICTORIA Police are ramping up patrols across the state ahead of the...

Elmhurst News, Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News

Lexton Halloween Trail brings spooky fun to town

LEXTON families are set for a frightfully fun evening this Halloween,...

Sport

Opening batsman Brad Palmer (pictured) scored 33 runs against Clunes, and 11 against Beaufort.

Avoca’s dream start

Avoca Cricket Club returned to the cricket pitch for the first time in two years in the Maryborough and District...

6 November, 2025

Beaufort News

Mixed results for Bulls

Beaufort Bulls played a double header last weekend, defeating Carisbrook...

Lexton News

Karslake celebrates milestone

Lexton Cricket Club life member Bryce Karslake continues to shine,...