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Lake residents at odds with GWM Water
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Water has bluntly shut down the idea of opening lines of communication with concerned long-term annual site holders at Lake Fyans Holiday Park. The
17 October, 2025
General News
Bandannas, BBQ and big hearts - Blooms the Chemist backs Canteen
THE team at Blooms the Chemist have thrown their support behind the annual Bandanna Day campaign to raise funds for...
17 October, 2025
Local News
Show time for a Silkie superstar
Lisa Mitchell couldn’t believe her ears when the announcer called her...
Local News
Meals a huge success
IN just four weeks, the new Ararat Community Food Van has delivered...
Local News
Is this the end of the Golden Gateway Festival?
ARARAT’S Golden Gateway Festival will not go ahead in 2025 after the...
Council & Politics
Audit digs up grave mistakes
A half-million-dollar dispute, a hijacked business name and a coffin full of questions had The Stawell Times-News...
17 October, 2025
Community embraces blister pack recycling efforts
ARARAT Rural City Council is celebrating strong local participation in...
Residents urged to keep bin sorting on track
ARARAT Rural City Council is reminding residents to stick to the colour...
Ice skating comes to town
ARARAT Rural City Council has embarked on an ambitious plan to bring ice...
Rural & Agriculture
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are getting their mojo back and enjoying the warmer...
1 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Local News
Support for local wildlife volunteers
WILDLIFE rescue volunteers in Amphitheatre and Trawalla have been given...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
No steins, just fine wine, Oktoberbest at Best’s Winery
BEST’S Wines is swapping lederhosen and steins for wine glasses and good company this month, hosting its first-ever...
17 October, 2025
Stawell News, Halls Gap News, Pomonal News
Serving up a slice
THE Victorian Bangladeshi Community Foundation hosted its first...
Day of Music draws a crowd
BRASS bands from around Western Victoria gathered in Beaufort last...
Can you create the best scarecrow in Stawell?
WHO can make the best scarecrow in Stawell? That question will be...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
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
Investigation into Tom Williamson dropped
The investigation into Tom Williamson’s alleged vilification in Ararat's...
Rats power to third straight premiership
Ararat are kings of the Wimmera Football Netball League again, following...
Warriors cap off tremendous year
Despite losing by 26 goals to the Horsham Demons in the Wimmera Football...