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Monica Allan’s century of stories
ASK Monica Allan about her life and she won’t start with the big moments. She starts, instead, with the leeches.
3 May, 2026
General News
A time of reflection and remembrance
WITH darkness emanating across Beaufort’s Memorial Gardens on Anzac morn, the sombre feel of the occasion resonated...
2 May, 2026
Crowds strong for Avoca commemoration
ORGANISERS of Avoca’s annual Anzac Day commemoration were pleased with...
Strong crowd honours Anzac spirit
THE Stawell community came together in large numbers last Saturday to...
Lest We Forget, Ararat remembers the fallen
LOCALS gathered at Ararat’s Cenotaph on Saturday to commemorate ANZAC...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local performers to be part of its 2026 production of...
18 April, 2026
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest
BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for...
Our People
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy hit. He had left earlier that night, invited...
25 April, 2026
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the...
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving...
Sport
Warriors primed for Demons showdown after bye
Stawell Warriors’ senior footballers and A-Grade netballers return from the bye this weekend, brimming with...
1 May, 2026
Giants begin 2026 season
The Grampians Giants All Abilities Football team will play its first...
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Magpies eye response in must-win clash with Pumas
Wickliffe Lake Bolac hosts Moyston Willaura at Lake Bolac Recreation...
Mitchell to light up Eagles clash with Hawks
AFL Brownlow Medallist Tom Mitchell will pull on the Ararat Eagles...