Council axes $315,000 app after 15 months

Greenberger pushes council role in gambling debate

NORTHERN Grampians councillor Jenny Greenberger says local government should not shy away from social issues...

12 June, 2026

Stawell News

The gift that keeps on giving

THE dust has settled on one of the most talked-about Stawell Gift...

Stawell News

Alfred Street residents seek lower speed limit

RESIDENTS are seeking a review of the speed limit on a section of Alfred...

Stawell News

Planning begins for $12.4m school upgrade

Stawell Primary School 502 has entered the first formal planning stage...

Coalition guarantees a fair share

THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all government infrastructure spending will occur in...

31 May, 2026

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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon

Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer,...

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Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate

THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...

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New rules aim to ease rate pressure

VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...

Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production

EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...

26 May, 2026

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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture

LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...

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Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...

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The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...

Music and coffee for a good cause

STAWELL residents gathered at the Town Hall Hotel Lounge Bar recently for an afternoon of live music, coffee and...

10 June, 2026

Halls Gap News

GLOW festival countdown begins

HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to...

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Beaufort ready for big art weekend

BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...

Ararat News

City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal

THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...

The long way home: Fifty years of friendship, service and community

FOR most people in Stawell, the Monaghan name probably arrives with Terry attached to it. The real estate signs, the...

9 June, 2026

Stawell News

Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours

As the sun set on Stawell resident Joyce Dowsett’s life in September,...

Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News

Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed

MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...

Pomonal News

Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours

LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...

Lions seek second win

Great Western will be aiming to build on its breakthrough victory of the season when it travels to face Penshurst at...

12 June, 2026

Navarre News

Grasshoppers look to consolidate

Navarre will look to strengthen its grip on a top-eight position when it...

Stawell News

Baggies to resume with confidence

CKS Swifts A-Grade netballers return to the court on Saturday when they...

Stawell News

Baggies look to build on breakthrough win

CKS Swifts will be aiming to build on their first win of the season when...