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Stawell Lions Club leadership team members Anne Blackburn, Lions District Governor Susan Eyton, club president David Jones, Irene Gould and Jennifer Mead look forward to another year of community service. Photo contributed.

Lions president focused on rebuilding

STAWELL Lions Club president David Jones says the club has “unfinished business” as it looks to build on a busy year of community projects and attract new members.

4 July, 2026

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Lowan MP Emma Kealy is keen to get passenger trains running again to Stawell and Horsham but her party doesn’t seem quite so enthusiastic.

Stawell News

Is the return of passenger rail off the political agenda?

Stawell Secondary College student Soraya spent last week doing work experience with the Stawell Times-News and Ararat Advocate.

Stawell News

Stawell student tries out journalism

Northern Grampians Shire Council chief executive Brent McAlister snapped a selfie as he prepared to spend a night sleeping on cardboard during last week’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout in Melbourne to help raise funds for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Stawell News

Sleepout sharpens focus on homelessness

Friends of Grampians Rail Trail committee members Rod Hetherington, Andrew Balmain and Meg Parnaby on the Grampians Rail Trail after council backed a long-term maintenance commitment to support the proposed extension to Halls Gap.

Stawell News, Halls Gap News

Council overrides rail trail funding advice

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There was strong interest at last weekend’s police recruitment drive in Ararat. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Regional recruitment drive attracts aspiring police

Construction of the four star Loam Hotel in Stawell is well underway.

Stawell News

Hotel development underway

Stawell Hospital Auxiliary members Pam Byron, Judith Burke and Merrilyne Middleton are hoping local workers and shoppers will support their Soup, Sandwiches and Slice luncheon in June.

Stawell News

Slice, soup and support for Stawell Hospital

Bernie Moss with the Stawell Gift Committee. Pictured are Heather Seaman from the Stawell Quilters, Ian Seaman, Bernie, President of Stawell Athletics Club Robert McIntosh, and Wendy Hopwood. Photo courtesy the Alexandra Standard.

Stawell News

Restoring a piece of history

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Cyclists are reminded to wear reflective clothing and with lights on their bikes when riding in low light conditions.

Local News

Urging road users to stay visible during winter

A migratory seabird in WA has returned a suspected positive result for a deadly strain of bird flu.

Local News

Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

Senior Sergeant Lisa McRae is encouraging people interested in a policing career to come along to today's information session at Ararat's Alexandra Oval. Free to Read

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Information session to showcase policing careers

Northern Grampians Shire chief executive Brent McAlister took part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout in Melbourne on Thursday night, helping raise money for homelessness services while reflecting on his own brief experience of homelessness more than 40 years ago.

Stawell News

A lesson learned on a park bench

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