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From tentative sketches to gallery walls
KELLIE Russell still seems a little surprised that people want to hang her drawings on gallery walls. The Stawell artist’s wildlife works are currently filling the Overland Room at
15 September, 2026
General News
Care changes bring uncertainty
FOR Stawell resident Wendy Melbourne, home help is about much more than getting the housework done. The 84-year-old...
12 September, 2026
Gravity stays behind the cameras
THE team responsible for producing the television coverage of the...
Gearing up for Energy Breakthrough
GREAT Western Primary School is gearing up to take part in this year’s...
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Legacy Week supporting local families of veterans
ARARAT Legacy is calling upon the local communities of Ararat, Stawell,...
Council & Politics
Nationals pledge help for country councils
THE Nationals say they are backing rural councils like Northern Grampians Shire with a plan to deliver fair funding...
8 September, 2026
On an island over farmer fines
A NORTHERN Grampians councillor has stood alone against calls for fines...
More police to make Stawell safer
MEMBER for Lowan Emma Kealy said operating hours at Stawell Police...
Joyce to join farmers rally
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is set to join a farmers...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
Ewe beauty, a ripper day at Marnoo
TORRENTIAL rain failed to dampen spirits at Marnoo last Wednesday as...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
A spectacular experience
FIVE Halls Gap Primary School students have gone from rehearsing songs at their small rural school to performing...
13 September, 2026
A passion in full bloom
JOHN Welsh only has to step into his backyard to be surrounded by the...
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town...
Local News
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I...
Our People
A pair beyond compare
DI HOLDEN thought she had been told remarkably little for someone expected to keep an entire day free. There was no...
11 September, 2026
Life membership for history stalwart
AROUND 31 years ago, Diane Western and her husband Tim were the driving...
Stawell CFA returns to stair climb challenge
STAWELL CFA members will once again tackle the Annual Melbourne...
From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only...
Sport
Remembering Zanaiya “Zee” Bergen
Some people leave an impression wherever they go. Zanaiya “Zee” Bergen was one of those people.
14 September, 2026
For Zee: Navarre claims an unforgettable premiership
Navarre's A-Grade netballers produced a courageous and emotional...
Warriors’ finals campaign comes to an end
Stawell Warriors’ senior, reserves and under-17 football teams have...
Kongor crowned league’s best
Navarre 13-and-under netballer Sunday Kongor has capped off an...