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Grampians paramedic calls time on 50-year career
WHEN Ian Jones first climbed into the back of an ambulance, he was 17 years old and did not yet have his driver’s licence. He could not sit behind the wheel, so he was sent
11 May, 2026
General News
Florist blooms for Mother’s Day rush
LITTLE Stems owner Shanae Carrigg says Mother’s Day week is one of the busiest and happiest times of the year for the...
9 May, 2026
Disability workers rally over group home fears
MORE than 50 disability workers and supporters gathered on the steps of...
Vintage blessed at Best’s Wines
The “Thanksgiving to the Vintage” at Best’s Wines in Great Western...
Strong crowd honours Anzac spirit
THE Stawell community came together in large numbers last Saturday to...
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...
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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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
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...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Pull on the pink for Sunday’s Mother’s Day Classic
Stawell residents are being encouraged to pull on something pink and lace up their running shoes this Sunday as the...
8 May, 2026
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local...
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Our People
Monica Allan’s century of stories
ASK Monica Allan about her life and she won’t start with the big moments. She starts, instead, with the leeches.
3 May, 2026
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy...
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving...
Sport
Warriors push Demons in spirited showing
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have pushed premiership contenders Horsham Demons, going down by 16 goals in...
6 May, 2026
Warriors dominate to stay unbeaten
Stawell Warriors have continued their perfect start to the Wimmera...
Lions stay unbeaten with commanding win
Great Western Lions A-Grade netballers have continued their perfect...
Baggies rue slow start
Swifts have been left to rue a slow start, falling to Natimuk United by...