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Stawell Fire Brigade set for 2026
AFTER attending 193 callouts in 2025, the same amount as the previous year, 2026 is a big year for Stawell Fire Brigade, not only receiving funding for a Ford Command Control
17 January, 2026
General News
Summer pool fun rolls on at Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre
Families planning the remainder of the school holidays will find no shortage of ways to cool off and keep kids active...
11 January, 2026
Crossing upgrade underway
RESIDENTS living in Old Shirley Road in Beaufort have welcomed the...
Chemist care expands to bring healthcare closer to home
FOR many people in Stawell and surrounding towns, the local pharmacy is...
Furniture donation turns surplus into support
WHAT began as a practical end-of-project question has become a quietly...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
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
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...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its 2026 production of the hit musical...
3 January, 2026
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
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...
Our People
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of Ararat's Christmas Lunch, a special presentation...
11 January, 2026
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a...
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...
Sport
Hamilton gearing up for huge season
Ararat cyclist Lucas Hamilton is gearing up for the Tour Down Under, which commences next Tuesday in Adelaide, where...
14 January, 2026
Stawell News, Great Western News, Pomonal News, Halls Gap News
GCA concludes challenging Country Week
The Grampians Cricket Association’s under-13 and under-15 teams...
Landsborough News, Elmhurst News
Landsborough hosts strong contingent at annual tournament
Landsborough and District Bowling Club held their annual tournament last...
Bywater dominates opponents
Last month, Travis Bywater dominated the 2025 Melbourne Grappling...