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Backing a stronger Stawell
COMMUNITY leaders, local employers and business owners gathered in Stawell recently to back a renewed push to strengthen the town’s business community and rebuild StawellBiz.
16 June, 2026
General News
Beaufort Garden Club celebrates 30 years
THE Beaufort Garden Club has celebrated a significant milestone, marking 30 years since a group of local gardening...
16 June, 2026
Push continues for Halls Gap refund point
HALLS Gap residents say they are still no closer to securing a Container...
A tribute to resilience
THE 2019 Lexton–Ben Major bushfires had a significant impact on the...
Local ambos dubbed “superheroes”
AVOCA residents continue to benefit from having local ambulance crews on...
Council & Politics
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat resident Bernard Quince confirmed this week...
13 June, 2026
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local...
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Rural & Agriculture
Snake Valley unites against gorse
THE distinctive yellow flowers of gorse are appearing across the region to the dismay of local farmers. Gorse is a...
6 June, 2026
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Music and coffee for a good cause
STAWELL residents gathered at the Town Hall Hotel Lounge Bar recently for an afternoon of live music, coffee and...
10 June, 2026
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to...
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Our People
The long way home: Fifty years of friendship, service and community
FOR most people in Stawell, the Monaghan name probably arrives with Terry attached to it. The real estate signs, the...
9 June, 2026
Celebrating 45 years of dedication to education
AFTER nearly five decades of dedication to education, Beaufort Secondary...
Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours
As the sun set on Stawell resident Joyce Dowsett’s life in September,...
Pyrenees stalwart receives King's Birthday honour
PYRENEES resident Rodney McErvale has been recognised with the...
Sport
Eagles strengthen top-three position
Ararat Eagles have defeated fellow finals contender Lismore Derrinallum by seven goals at Alexandra Oval in round...
16 June, 2026
Emus climb to seventh after gritty win
Skipton has secured its fifth win of the season, edging out Dunnstown...
Lions create breathing space in finals race
Great Western's A-Grade netballers have strengthened their finals...
Pumas snap drought with emotional breakthrough win
Moyston Willaura's A-Grade netballers have secured their first victory...