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Thrillers steal the spotlight in round 12
Two thrilling one-goal contests stole the spotlight in round 12 of the Mininera District Netball League, while Tatyoon continued its unbeaten march towards the finals with a
20 July, 2026
General News
Six kilometres gone: Theft forces rail changes
TRAINS on the Melbourne-Adelaide rail corridor were forced to operate under changed procedures after about six...
18 July, 2026
Lake Fyans leaking long-time annuals
There are more vans for sale at Lake Fyans Holiday Park than anyone can...
Police raid Main Street smoke shop
A business in Main Street Stawell became the focus of a major police...
Local News
Chaos as Telstra outage halts trains, transactions, 000
Thousands of Telstra customers have been affected by a nationwide...
Council & Politics
CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader
A campaign for public CCTV cameras in Stawell has reached the state’s alternative government, with Opposition Leader...
17 July, 2026
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Growth at heart of council prospectus
CAPITAL support towards a $101–102 million hospital redevelopment, a...
Funding boost for sport, arts and community groups
FROM a community outdoor gym in Stawell to a winter arts festival in...
Rural & Agriculture
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed database of fungi, which has the potential to help...
14 July, 2026
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Local News
Backing livestock farmers with better data
MORE livestock farmers will have access to tools that will help grow...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
From collar and tie to come as you are
FOR much of its early history, the Stawell Club was a place where men gathered. Ladies waited outside, using an...
13 July, 2026
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Hospital auxiliary overwhelmed by luncheon support
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary president Judith Burke says she was...
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Our People
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting a new job comes the challenge of settling...
14 July, 2026
Steve’s journey with cancer
A few weeks ago we received word that well known Stawell identity Steve...
A place where people belong
EVERY few months, hundreds of people walk through the doors of Stawell...
Carr’s stories find new readers
MONTHS after launching his first book, former Stawell resident Geoff...
Sport
Baggies return to action
CKS Swifts return to action this weekend, with both the footballers and netballers facing tough assignments against...
17 July, 2026
Warriors push Demons all the way
Stawell's A-Grade netballers came agonisingly close to producing the...
Williamson/Tuckey Cup returns to Ararat
After losing the past two years' contests in the annual...
Warriors shine after storm interruption
The Stawell Warriors overcame wild weather and a lightning delay to...