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Sculptures bring wine pioneers to life
A long-held vision to honour Great Western’s pioneering winemakers has taken striking form in Memorial Park, with the first five timber sculptures now standing proudly in the heart
22 May, 2026
General News
Helicopters to survey Ararat and Stawell powerlines
ARARAT and Stawell residents may notice unusual helicopter activity across the district over coming weeks. The...
20 May, 2026
Stawell Hospital Auxiliary looks to the future at upcoming AGM
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary is encouraging its members and community...
Cashing in on cans
GREAT Western Football Netball Club has been kicking goals off the field...
Camp Quality weekend offers hope, friendship and fun
CHILDEN impacted by cancer from across Victoria came to Halls Gap...
Council & Politics
One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer, One Nation figureheads have signalled more...
10 May, 2026
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...
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MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Rural & Agriculture
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support agricultural industries. The budget includes $62 million...
12 May, 2026
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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...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this Sunday as part of a special fundraising...
16 May, 2026
Grape Escape delivers boost to regional economy
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape has wrapped a massive three days in Halls Gap,...
Pull on the pink for Sunday’s Mother’s Day Classic
Stawell residents are being encouraged to pull on something pink and...
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local...
Our People
Cheers to 90 years
WHEN it came time to celebrate his 90th birthday, Ron Davies could not think of a better location than Stawell...
18 May, 2026
Y-Zetts mark half a century of giving
WHEN the Y-Zetts first gathered in a Stawell lounge room in 1975, they...
Quilters stitch community spirit into cancer fundraiser
THE Stawell Quilters are once again throwing their support behind cancer...
Monica Allan’s century of stories
ASK Monica Allan about her life and she won’t start with the big...
Sport
Warriors christen new court in style
Stawell Warriors’ A-Grade netballers christened their new court in style, defeating Nhill by 31 goals at Central Park...
20 May, 2026
Warriors storm home to overrun Tigers
The Stawell Warriors have bounced back from their loss to Southern...
Baggies searching for four-quarter consistency
Swifts senior footballers are continuing to battle inconsistency after...
Baggies showing signs of improvement
Swifts’ A-Grade netballers are continuing to show encouraging signs of...