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Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal Primary School was anything but planned.
25 September, 2025
General News
Celebrating the mighty mullet
One of the most highly anticipated competitions at the 63rd annual Stawell Show will see an iconic hairstyle take...
25 September, 2025
Stawell remembers
STAWELL Police are inviting the community to join them in honouring...
Halls Gap Neighbourhood house is buzzing
HALLS Gap Neighbourhood House continues to offer opportunities for...
Rescue workshop brings new skills to SES
FOURTEEN SES members from across the region met in Stawell last weekend...
Council & Politics
Roundabouts funded to improve road safety
SEVERAL new roundabouts are to be constructed in Stawell as part of the Victorian Government’s Safer Local Roads and...
17 September, 2025
Great Western News, Stawell News
Groups to flourish thanks to community grants
NINE groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share...
Big bucks to upgrade road
A significant freight corridor at the top end of Northern Grampians...
Ararat News, Stawell News, Buangor News
Temporary steps taken to improve highway safety
THE horror run of crashes and deaths on the Western Highway has prompted...
Rural & Agriculture
Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show
MEMBERS of the Stawell Orchid Society are busily preparing their orchids ahead of the annual spring orchid show later...
18 September, 2025
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Blooming gem in Glenorchy
GLENORCHY has been quietly hiding one of the region’s most enchanting...
Local News
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Can you create the best scarecrow in Stawell?
WHO can make the best scarecrow in Stawell? That question will be answered at the 2025 Stawell Show, held on...
18 September, 2025
Multicultural Cake Festival to bring the community together
IF you have a sweet tooth and want to come and share a day with...
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians...
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Our People
The fish and chip king is hanging up his apron
THE end of an era has come for a true small business icon of the region following an announcement this week that...
24 September, 2025
Working at the cutting edge
A knack for picking up new skills and a can-do attitude has seen...
Roadshow educates new residents
THE Victorian Law Foundation held a legal information roadshow at...
Warriors can’t get enough of Muriel’s cakes
A beloved member of the Stawell community was the talk of the town last...
Sport
Warriors claim memorable premiership
Stawell Warriors C-Reserve netballers completed the perfect season on their way to the 2025 Wimmera Football Netball...
24 September, 2025
Warriors cap off tremendous year
Despite losing by 26 goals to the Horsham Demons in the Wimmera Football...
Warriors hunt for premiership success
In a massive coup for Stawell, the under-13 and C-Reserve netballers are...
Cameron’s extraordinary comeback
Stawell Warriors C-Reserve netballer Alexandra (Al) Cameron has capped...