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Elizabeth Thurgood signs off after 35 years as the local librarian.

Final Chapter

AFTER 35 years behind the counter, long-time Beaufort librarian Elizabeth Thurgood has signed off for the final time, leaving behind a legacy of books, stories, and community

25 August, 2025

General News

In memory of Vietnam Veterans

A small crowd from across three municipalities gathered in Beaufort last Monday to mark the service of Vietnam Veterans.

25 August, 2025

Avoca News

MDHS celebrates aged care employees

MARYBOROUGH District Health Service celebrated its staff at the Avoca...

Ararat News

RYLA – an experience for future leaders

ROTARY International’s RYLA leadership program continues to...

Local News

Community takes ownership of catering van

A new community catering caravan has arrived in the district to...

Council & Politics

Council to commence talks around managing old school site

PYRENEES Shire Council has agreed to start talks with the Victorian Government on taking over the Old Beaufort...

25 August, 2025

Local News

Farmer’s windfarm warning

ROKEWOOD woolgrower Russell Coad spoke out at a National Party community...

Beaufort News

New cabins bring visitation to Beaufort

THE first stage of the redevelopment of Beaufort Lake Caravan Park...

Ararat News

Government funds worker housing

ARARAT’s worker housing shortage is about to get some welcome relief...

Rural & Agriculture

Are You Frog Friendly?

A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...

23 July, 2025

Local News

Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers

Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.

Local News

Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024

Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two

Local News

New VNI powerline map unveiled

Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings...

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Artisan showcase

LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars for a weekend of creativity.

23 July, 2025

Halls Gap News

Sip and support the Grampians

ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians...

Local News

Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes

Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.

Local News

Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs

This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.

Our People

Forging a new path in the male-dominated world of welding

STAWELL Gold Mine employee Bonnie Steer isn’t intimidated by the fact that welding is still a male-dominated industry.

19 August, 2025

Stawell News

Taking beanies to the next level

SEVERAL intricate and fun award-winning works of art by creative local...

Ararat News

Athol chalks up a ton

BELOVED Ararat resident Athol Graham joined an exclusive club last week,...

Ararat News

Matt represents the SES in annual stair climb

Ararat’s State Emergency Service (SES) will be represented in this...

Sport

Bourke claims league best and fairest

Beaufort Crows under-13 netballer Eliza Bourke won the 2025 Central Highlands Netball League Best & Fairest Medal,...

25 August, 2025

Ararat News, Stawell News

Blizzard aims to qualify for second Winter Olympics

Ararat’s Sarah Blizzard will put her best foot forward in November as...

Ararat News

Mounties Premiers 2025

After two close grand final losses in 2022 and 2023 to Rovers, a more...

Stawell News

Grasshoppers hunt for glory

With both teams earning a win at the other’s expense in the home and...

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