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Restoring a piece of history
WHEN Wendy Hopwood learned that 1973 Stawell Gift winner Bernie Moss had lost everything in the Longwood fire, she knew the Stawell Athletic Club had to help. Bernie had lost the
22 June, 2026
General News
A lesson learned on a park bench
NORTHERN Grampians Shire chief executive Brent McAlister still remembers the smell of the park bench. More than 40...
20 June, 2026
Rail trail supporters await council decision
SUPPORTERS of the Grampians Rail Trail say they left a recent meeting...
Young stars take centre stage
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s production of the hit musical Grease...
Backing a stronger Stawell
COMMUNITY leaders, local employers and business owners gathered in...
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...
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...
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
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
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to...
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Our People
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
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...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Sport
Refreshed Warriors eye return to winners list
The Stawell Warriors are refreshed following a two-week bye and will look to hit the ground running and rebound from...
19 June, 2026
Warriors ready for Roos challenge
Following two weeks off the court, the Stawell Warriors’ A-Grade...
Swifts find positives despite Pimpinio defeat
CKS Swifts have taken plenty of positives from their 29-point loss to...
Lions create breathing space in finals race
Great Western's A-Grade netballers have strengthened their finals...