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Total Fire Ban tomorrow
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, South West and Central fire weather districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 January 2026. Strong north westerly winds will
6 January, 2026
General News
Prisoners recaptured
Two men have been arrested after an alleged escape from Langi Kal Kal Prison near Beaufort. It’s understood the pair...
3 January, 2026
Telstra mobile outage hits Stawell region
THOUSANDS of Telstra customers in and around Stawell experienced...
Chally back on track
2026 is looking up for Ararat’s Chalambar Golf and Bowls Club, with...
Local News
Fireworks warning ahead of New Years Eve
Buying or using fireworks, which are classified as explosives in...
Council & Politics
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn from the race. Andrew Kilmartin was chosen...
29 December, 2025
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road,...
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a...
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Our People
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a steadfast commitment to others. Des passed...
16 December, 2025
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Sport
Strong field expected for Cup day
The annual Lakeside Tourist Park Halls Gap Cup is set to light up Stawell Racing Club this Sunday with a seven-race...
2 January, 2026
Stawell News, Halls Gap News, Pomonal News
Stage is set for the Halls Gap Cup
The sound of hooves hitting turf and the hum of a crowd gathering...
Stawell News, Halls Gap News, Pomonal News
Meech and Bobbin taste victory on Boxing Day
Linda Meech and Andrew Bobbin had a day out at Nhill on Boxing Day, with...
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GCA sends strong teams to Country Week
Grampians Cricket Association is sending four representative sides to...