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The gift that keeps on giving
THE dust has settled on one of the most talked-about Stawell Gift carnivals in recent memory, with organisers now turning their attention to building on the event’s success in
10 June, 2026
General News
Alfred Street residents seek lower speed limit
RESIDENTS are seeking a review of the speed limit on a section of Alfred Street between Scallan Street and Darlington...
6 June, 2026
Planning begins for $12.4m school upgrade
Stawell Primary School 502 has entered the first formal planning stage...
160 Years of family winemaking
BEST’S Wines at Great Western celebrated a remarkable milestone over the...
Fro Yo Fun scoops up fans in Halls Gap
A NEW dessert destination in Halls Gap is quickly building a loyal...
Council & Politics
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,...
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...
Rural & Agriculture
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
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday long weekend as visitors converge on the town...
5 June, 2026
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
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...
Our People
Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours
As the sun set on Stawell resident Joyce Dowsett’s life in September, 2025; little did she know that she would be...
8 June, 2026
Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Surprise honour for Stawell harness stalwart
JEFF Hargreaves thought he had been invited away for a good night out....
Sport
Netballers find their groove
STAWELL Warriors’ A-Grade netballers are starting to find their groove in 2026, recording their second consecutive...
28 May, 2026
Dodds celebrates 300-game milestone
CKS Swifts stalwart Richard Dodds celebrated a major milestone last...
Warriors grind out tough victory
The Stawell Warriors ground out a hard-fought 14-point victory over...
Grampians United juniors display determination
Grampians United Soccer Club hosted a full day of junior action at...