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AFL great Tom Hawkins set to play for Beaufort
AFL legend Tom Hawkins will line up for the Beaufort Football Netball Club (BFNC) in the highly anticipated Round 8 Central Highlands League football clash against Hepburn, on
22 May, 2025
General News
Turning scrap to sculpture
Glenorchy resident Matthew Fearon has taken the saying “another man's trash is another man's treasure” to a whole new...
22 May, 2025
Local News
Debi Gramson caps off WW1 tour with visit to her hometown
Debi Gramson was born in Stawell and is proud that members of her...
Local News
Uniting Church looking out for community safety with new defibrillator
The Uniting Church on Scallan Street is Stawell’s newest home for a AED...
Local News
Export win for Stawell abattoir
Thomas Foods is celebrating a major win after gaining approval to send...
Council & Politics
Mayor appointed to advisory panel
Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop has been appointed a Victorian Government panel to provide advice and...
5 May, 2025
Local News
Is this the toughest gig in politics?
Labor candidate Greg Olsen was in Stawell this week handing out how to...
Local News
“I’m all ears” – Nationals leader discusses bushfire response
The Victorian Leader of the Victorian Nationals was in Halls Gap this...
March council meeting; lease change accepted to satisfy liquor laws
COUNCIL has approved a change to the leasing agreement with The Beer...
Rural & Agriculture
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings over the next week.
12 October, 2023
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap from May 2–4,...
24 March, 2025
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Local News
11 tips for making the most of fine dining
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Local News
Why legal representation is necessary in workplace accidents
Safeguard your rights when it comes to workplace accidents.
Our People
‘Give and take’ the key for Stawell couple celebrating 60 years of marriage
A case of mistaken identity provided the scene for a Stawell couple who last month celebrated sixty years of marriage.
23 March, 2025
Ken and Helene celebrate 70 years married
Ken and Helene Greenberger were the guests of honour at a small...
Sport
Swifts netballers push through illness to challenge Kalkee
The Swifts A-grade netballers lost by 16 goals to Kalkee in a spirited performance at Kalkee Recreation Reserve in...
15 May, 2025
Local News
Swifts bounce back with dominant win
Five goals from Jordan Motton and Ryan Folkes have led the Swifts senior...
Local News
Swifts hoping to put late season struggle behind them
THE Stawell Swifts had a strong year in the 2024 Horsham and District...
Local News
‘She’s on’ Warriors getting serious about 2025 season
Pre season is over for the Stawell Warriors senior football team. With...