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Trade Minister Don Farrell at the National Press Club this week.

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free trade deal with the European Union.

24 April, 2026

Two-up was a popular attraction at the now defunct Avoca Anzac Day races.

Two-up returns to Avoca

Pyrenees Shire Councillor Tanya Kehoe, Pyrenees Deputy Mayor Rebecca Wardlaw, Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Ararat Mayor Bob Sanders met at the intersection on Thursday to discuss its future upgrade.

Funding fix for killer crossroad

Aidan Medlyn was one of Natte Bealiba's best. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ (FROM ROUND ONE)

MCDFNL Round Two Football Review

General News

Volunteers Richard Benson, Jen Weightman and Russell Bone are hard at work restoring fencing thought Skipton after 300km of fencing was damaged in the fires.

BlazeAid pushes on with Skipton recovery

BLAZEAID volunteers are continuing their monumental recovery effort in the Skipton district with hundreds of...

19 April, 2026

Local News

Greens unveil their man for Ripon

FORMER Hepburn Shire Mayor Tim Drylie has been chosen as the Victorian...

Avoca News

Woman dies in hospital following Avoca crash

A woman has died in hospital following a crash in Avoca on Monday 13...

Ararat News, Buangor News, Beaufort News

Crossing upgrades commence

WORK has commenced on the upgrade of several level crossings on the...

Sport

Sian Mortlock played another solid game for Natte Bealiba. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ FROM ROUND 1

MCDFNL Round Two Netball Review

Round two of the 2026 Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League was completed last Saturday with...

21 April, 2026

Beaufort News, Skipton News, Snake Valley News

Crows rue missed opportunities in thrilling encounter

The Beaufort Crows were left to rue missed opportunities as the Clunes...

Beaufort News

Crows hold nerve in thrilling win

Beaufort’s A-grade netball side has continued its perfect start to the...

Beaufort News, Waubra News, Skipton News, Snake Valley News

Crows soar to dominant round one victory

Beaufort has opened its Central Highlands season in impressive fashion,...