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A taste of elegance at Stawell’s historic station
LAST Sunday, February 22, the Stawell Railway Station Gallery held its monthly high tea, with ladies coming from as far as Horsham to catch up and share laughs and stories. The
28 February, 2026
General News
Still empty?
16 brand new government homes in Ararat appear to still be empty, despite the government claiming half have been...
28 February, 2026
Who was Wallace?
ACCORDING to the Guinness Book of Records, the world’s oldest serving...
Stawell Gift set for the silver screen
THE Stawell Gift is poised for the big screen, with a feature film...
Community Bank opens autumn grants program
COMMUNITY groups and not-for-profit organisations across Avoca,...
Council & Politics
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and more compassionate support from local councils...
21 February, 2026
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Market cancelled
Due to wet conditions and further reports of rain, tomorrow's Willaura Market has been cancelled. However, the market...
28 February, 2026
A town tradition rolls on as Jailhouse Rock returns
THE iconic Jailhouse Rock Festival returns to Ararat in March. The...
Miniature railways roll into Stawell this weekend
THE Grampian Model Railroaders are inviting the community to step into a...
Anh Do brings The Happiest Refugee to Stawell
ANH Do is coming to Stawell, and if his schedule is anything to go by,...
Our People
Community healing through art
A community led art project that rose from the devastating Bayindeen Rocky Road bushfires came to fruition at the...
27 February, 2026
Wally calls time after 55 years of healing and helping
For as long as most people can remember, if something in Stawell was out...
A love letter in colour: Lesley Hunter’s ‘Wild Birds’ at Art Trax
On a warm Sunday afternoon in Beaufort’s old railway station, visitors...
Young leaders recognised at Stawell Secondary College assembly
STUDENTS at Stawell Secondary College were recognised for stepping into...
Sport
Ararat ready for Cup night showcase
The Ararat Harness Racing Club hosts its biggest meeting of the year tonight, headlined by the Ararat Pre Mix King...
27 February, 2026
Amphitheatre News, Landsborough News
The Boroughs Set for Grand Final Showdown
The stage is set for a thrilling Ararat & District Tennis Association...
Bywater dominates at local event
Stawell’s Travis Bywater won his Grappling cage fight dominantly at the...
Stawell Golf through to grand final
Stawell Golf will fight Chalambar Golf for the Grampians Playing Area...