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The demise of the corner store
By Greg Robson, Stawell Historical Society. IN most communities, the days of the corner grocer shop/general store have virtually disappeared and one of the last operating in
5 February, 2026
General News
Research sheds light on rural maternity care
NEW research led by an East Grampians Health Service General Practitioner (GP) obstetrician is shining a light on the...
5 February, 2026
Local News
Strong crowd celebrates Australia Day at Navarre
A strong show of community spirit was on display as approximately 60...
Community Spirit Shines as Marnoo marks Australia Day
MARNOO’s strong sense of community was on full display on Australia Day,...
New partnership to shape Ararat’s Disability Action Plan
ARARAT Rural City Council has partnered with the community to develop a...
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the High-to-Barkly Streets laneway into a new outdoor...
4 February, 2026
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
Diamonds in the Rough comes to Ararat tomorrow
MUSIC lovers of all ages are invited to the Ararat Town Hall tomorrow...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today...
Our People
Mt Bolton Lions step up for locals
IN the middle of a hot summer, chopping and splitting firewood is not on most of our minds. But Mt Bolton and...
4 February, 2026
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written...
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Sport
Swifts/Great Western claims local derby
Swifts/Great Western Blue under-16 cricket team defeated Swifts/Great Western Red by 62 runs at Central Park in round...
5 February, 2026
Chalambar Golf seals top spot
The Grampians Playing Area lawn bowls pennant season resumed last...
Bulldogs lose second consecutive match
After being undefeated after 11 rounds in the Maryborough and District...
Tigers keep slim finals hopes alive
Lexton has kept its finals hopes alive, defeating Rokewood by 22 runs at...