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Residents shouldn’t be concerned if they see low flying helicopters in the district over the coming month.

Helicopters to survey Ararat and Stawell powerlines

ARARAT and Stawell residents may notice unusual helicopter activity across the district over coming weeks. The helicopters are being used by Powercor to inspect powerlines as part

20 May, 2026

Stawell Hospital Auxiliary members Merrilyne Middleton, Pat Hart, Sandra Dalziel, Linda Maher, Pam Byron and Doreen Bibby.

Stawell News

Stawell Hospital Auxiliary looks to the future at upcoming AGM

Great Western Football Netball club president Dale Hurley thanks locals for donating their cans.

Great Western News

Cashing in on cans

Kat, Logan and Mahney were all smiles at the recent camp in Halls Hap.

Halls Gap News

Camp Quality weekend offers hope, friendship and fun

Horses thunder into the straight at the Stawell Racecourse during Easter’s Gold Cup race meeting. Racing returns to Stawell today with an eight-race program.

Stawell News

Monday racing returns to Stawell

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Greater Grampians Salvation Army Major Jacky Targett says more local people are seeking assistance for the first time as this year’s Red Shield Appeal gets under way.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Salvos say more locals seeking help for first time

Superintendent Dan Davidson inspects two of the new solo units currently on patrol around Ararat and Stawell.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Road policing enhanced

Stawell Harness Racing Club general manager Daniel Jones and committee member Chris Waack inside the club’s enormous marquee, which has been listed for sale as the club refocuses on harness racing operations.

Stawell News

Harness club seeks new home for giant marquee

Stawell Neighbourhood House coordinator Louise Hewitt (centre), alongside volunteers Evelyn Henderson and Kim Hatzi, says neighbourhood houses across Victoria are facing growing pressure as demand for services rises amid ongoing funding concerns.

Stawell News

Neighbourhood house fears grow after budget disappointment

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The team of dedicated professionals providing palliative care to people across the Ararat, Northern Grampians and Pyrenees municipalities pictured left to right Sharon Spalding, Jess Seres, Tamara James, Marcelle Uhe and Leesa McInnes.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Supporting families through life’s most difficult moments

A colour run has been organised for Stawell this Sunday to support International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Photo AAP.

Stawell News

Colour run to celebrate inclusion

Branch Manager Daniel Gloury pictured with Stawell Neighbourhood House representatives Karl Scott, Louise Hewitt, Evelyn Henderson, Kim Hatzi and Kim Lowe.

Stawell News

Stawell Neighbourhood House recognised through bank donation

The planning notice at the proposed Longfield Street site, where a controversial 24-hour service station proposal was unanimously rejected by council at a recent meeting.

Stawell News

Council rejects 24-hour service station over health and safety fears

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