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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 Sunday rally in Great Western. Organised by Rural Australians for Refugees Grampians, around 50 residents from
6 April, 2026
General News
$2.1 million upgrade delivered
THE Navarre community is celebrating the completion of its $2.1 million recreation reserve redevelopment designed to...
5 April, 2026
Chasing a Stawell Gold Cup dream
For Jade Smith and Chelsea Thompson, today's Thomas Foods Stawell Gold...
Mayor says Stawell ready for a big Easter weekend
Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop says Stawell is preparing...
Stawell Times-News out today
Your local Stawell Times-News is out this morning with a big wrap of...
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...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Easter Extravaganza to take over Main Street
STAWELL’S Main Street has come to life this morning as Stawell Biz stages its biggest event of the year, with huge...
4 April, 2026
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...
Vintage rally returns
Vintage machinery, classic vehicles and hobby displays are on show...
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
Swifts eye finals return under new coach
CKS Swifts A-Grade netball is entering a new era under coach Jayde Ellis, with a clear focus on consistency as the...
3 April, 2026
Sibson excited to lead new-look Baggies in 2026
CKS Swifts senior footballers will enter a new era in the Horsham...
Good Friday showdown set to ignite season opener
The annual Good Friday clash between Stawell and Ararat is shaping as a...
Warriors eye finals with new-look squad
The Stawell Warriors A-Grade netball team enters the 2026 season with a...