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Grampians access update as recovery works continue
REPAIR works have begun on Mount William Road, marking another step in the long recovery of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park following the bushfires that swept through large
22 January, 2026
General News
GWM Water invites locals to capture summer by the lake
SUMMER memories made beside the region’s lakes, reservoirs and weir pools are being put in the spotlight, with GWM...
21 January, 2026
MacKenzie Falls revitalisation reaches key milestone
PLANNING for the long-anticipated revitalisation of MacKenzie Falls has...
Man dies in Stawell crash
Police are investigating the circumstances following a fatal crash in...
North Park revs up for community event
STAWELL’S North Park will take on a different energy next month from its...
Council & Politics
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat at this year’s election after serving just one...
12 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
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...
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
Blizzard concludes season in style
Sarah Blizzard ended her Bobsleigh World Cup season in style, finishing top 20 in both Monobob and Two-Woman at...
21 January, 2026
Local News
GCA claims one win during Country Week
The Grampians Cricket Association’s under-14 girls team won one match...
Great Western News, Stawell News
Combine looks toward tough two weeks as cricket resumes
Swifts/Great Western cricket club have the Horsham Cricket Association...
Stawell News, Great Western News, Pomonal News, Halls Gap News
GCA concludes challenging Country Week
The Grampians Cricket Association’s under-13 and under-15 teams...