A lesson learned on a park bench

Young stars take centre stage

ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s production of the hit musical Grease will open at the Ararat Town Hall tonight...

19 June, 2026

Stawell News

Backing a stronger Stawell

COMMUNITY leaders, local employers and business owners gathered in...

Halls Gap News

Push continues for Halls Gap refund point

HALLS Gap residents say they are still no closer to securing a Container...

Stawell News

A garden worth sharing

Steve Gliese was supposed to open his garden in spring. The plants would...

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,...

Ararat News

Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate

THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

New rules aim to ease rate pressure

VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...

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...

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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...

Music and coffee for a good cause

STAWELL residents gathered at the Town Hall Hotel Lounge Bar recently for an afternoon of live music, coffee and...

10 June, 2026

Halls Gap News

GLOW festival countdown begins

HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to...

Beaufort News

Beaufort ready for big art weekend

BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...

Ararat News

City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal

THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...

The long way home: Fifty years of friendship, service and community

FOR most people in Stawell, the Monaghan name probably arrives with Terry attached to it. The real estate signs, the...

9 June, 2026

Stawell News

Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours

As the sun set on Stawell resident Joyce Dowsett’s life in September,...

Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News

Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed

MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...

Pomonal News

Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours

LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...

Swifts find positives despite Pimpinio defeat

CKS Swifts have taken plenty of positives from their 29-point loss to Pimpinio at North Park in round nine of the...

17 June, 2026

Great Western News

Lions create breathing space in finals race

Great Western's A-Grade netballers have strengthened their finals...

Great Western News

Lions look to build on promising start

Great Western’s A-Grade netballers will look to continue their...

Navarre News

Grasshoppers prepare for roaring Tigers

Navarre's A-Grade netballers will be aiming to extend their winning...