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A spectacular experience
FIVE Halls Gap Primary School students have gone from rehearsing songs at their small rural school to performing before thousands of people at John Cain Arena. The students joined
13 September, 2026
General News
Gravity stays behind the cameras
THE team responsible for producing the television coverage of the Powercor Stawell Gift will remain behind the...
8 September, 2026
Gearing up for Energy Breakthrough
GREAT Western Primary School is gearing up to take part in this year’s...
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Legacy Week supporting local families of veterans
ARARAT Legacy is calling upon the local communities of Ararat, Stawell,...
Preps celebrate 100 days of school
THE first 100 days of Prep have been celebrated across schools in the...
Council & Politics
Nationals pledge help for country councils
THE Nationals say they are backing rural councils like Northern Grampians Shire with a plan to deliver fair funding...
8 September, 2026
On an island over farmer fines
A NORTHERN Grampians councillor has stood alone against calls for fines...
More police to make Stawell safer
MEMBER for Lowan Emma Kealy said operating hours at Stawell Police...
Joyce to join farmers rally
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is set to join a farmers...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
Ewe beauty, a ripper day at Marnoo
TORRENTIAL rain failed to dampen spirits at Marnoo last Wednesday as...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
A passion in full bloom
JOHN Welsh only has to step into his backyard to be surrounded by the plants that have fascinated him for more than...
6 September, 2026
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town...
Local News
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I...
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Our People
Life membership for history stalwart
AROUND 31 years ago, Diane Western and her husband Tim were the driving force behind an initiative to preserve local...
7 September, 2026
Stawell CFA returns to stair climb challenge
STAWELL CFA members will once again tackle the Annual Melbourne...
From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only...
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state...
Sport
Kongor crowned league’s best
Navarre 13-and-under netballer Sunday Kongor has capped off an impressive season by winning the Maryborough...
9 September, 2026
Warriors’ premiership defence stays alive
Stawell Warriors’ C-Reserve netballers have kept their premiership...
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Navarre ends Avoca's reign in thrilling upset
Navarre A-Grade netballers have ended Avoca’s extraordinary 69-game...
Warriors bow out with plenty of positives
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have bowed out of the Wimmera...