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Stronger and faster Grasshoppers aim high
After a narrow eight-point loss to eventual premiers Trentham in the 2025 preliminary final, Navarre returns to the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League with a
9 April, 2026
General News
Garage sale helps keep the band playing
STAWELL City Brass Band say they were delighted to the response to a Monster Garage sale recently, with dozens of...
8 April, 2026
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EmpowerEd: Free Online Support for Regional Teachers
Country Therapy is excited to announce EmpowerEd, a free online program...
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Voices for refugees rise on Palm Sunday rally
THE plight of refugees was high on the agenda during a recent Palm...
From old walls to new vibes: Town Hall Hotel reimagined
ONE of Stawell’s most recognisable buildings has taken on a new life....
Council & Politics
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for the seat of Ripon with nominations closing at...
22 March, 2026
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New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
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MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Successful Wine and Savouries night boosts hospital funds
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of the year didn’t disappoint with around 60 people enjoying the...
7 April, 2026
Easter Extravaganza to take over Main Street
STAWELL’S Main Street has come to life this morning as Stawell Biz...
Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun
The 2026 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo has kicked off bringing...
Community fundraiser driven by gratitude and experience
WHAT began as a family’s way of giving back has grown into one of...
Our People
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town Hall for a celebration of our multicultural...
31 March, 2026
Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage
Jim and Betty Barham’s wedding day in 1956 had all the ingredients of a...
Harmony Week celebration today
A colourful celebration of culture, food and community connection will...
School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA
A portable multi-gas detector will help Stawell CFA firefighters assess...
Sport
Gragasin leads local little athletes
Stawell Little Athletics had six athletes compete in the Little Athletics events at the Stawell Gift. Willow...
8 April, 2026
Dutch hurdlers enjoy Stawell Gift experience
Dutch hurdlers Liam van der Schaaf and Job Geerds enjoyed their time in...
Dempsey dedicates win to the Skurrie's
Leroy Dempsey made the 18-hour drive from Toowoomba to compete at the...
Richardson and Komolafe claim Stawell Gift titles
American World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Sha’Carri Richardson...