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Last lessons at Marnoo Primary
2025 will be known as a year of highs and lows for Marnoo Primary School. The Education Department has confirmed that the historic school won’t open next year and may be
14 December, 2025
General News
Sasha leads the class
Stawell Secondary College has announced Sasha Woltjen as its 2025 Dux, after yesterday's release of ATAR scored. It's...
12 December, 2025
Reverse Advent Calendar supports local families
THE Reverse Advent Calendar initiative is returning for another year,...
Local News
‘Flying Truck’ draws attention and supports cancer research
MOTORISTS travelling through Paradise along the Ararat-St Arnaud Road...
Redevelopment commences at Central Park
CENTRAL Park’s netball court redevelopment is finally underway, with...
Council & Politics
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to follow its Coalition partners, the Nationals, in...
27 November, 2025
Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
Concongella News, Glenorchy News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Marnoo News, Stawell News
Hyslop likely to continue as Mayor
KAREN Hyslop appears set to continue for another year as the Mayor of...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show
MEMBERS of the Stawell Orchid Society are busily preparing their orchids...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this morning. Hosted by the Stawell Country Women’s...
29 November, 2025
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car...
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Summer show brings out the blooms
STAWELL Orchid Society’s highly anticipated Summer Show was a huge...
Our People
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to nominate outstanding individuals and groups...
2 December, 2025
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell...
Six decades side-by-side
A sense of humour and a sense of purpose are two ingredients that have...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
Sport
Excitement builds for Christmas racing
A strong turnout is expected for the annual Gift Hotel Christmas Race Day at the Stawell Racecourse tomorrow.
12 December, 2025
Mixed results for Stawell bowlers
Both Stawell and Stawell Golf lost close matches at home in round ten of...
Combine hand Warriors' first loss in strong performance
With day one of their two-day match washed out, Swifts-Great Western and...
Grampians Field and Game on the move
On November 26, Grampians Field and Game held their last shoot at their...