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A career of highs for netball legend Tracey Dark
Stawell Warriors’ legend Tracey Dark notched up her 500th club game for the club playing in C-Reserve against the Warrack Eagles last Saturday, June 21, a match they won by 16
29 June, 2025
General News
New reception hours
STAWELL Police Station have advised they are reducing their office hours, but will maintain a 24 hour presence in...
25 June, 2025
Lawrence Street crossing works begin
THE Lawrence Street (Skipton Road) school crossing in Beaufort is set to...
Arie revelling in opportunities at EGHS
EAST Grampians Health Service’s apprentice carpenter, Arie Cavanagh, is...
VEC must do more to prevent ballot shortages, committee finds
THE Victorian Electoral Commission has been urged to do more to prevent...
Council & Politics
Report to be made public
PYRENEES Shire Councillors have approved the release of a draft final report on the flood mitigation investigation at...
24 June, 2025
Extra drought support for Ararat
FARMERS in Ararat Rural City will have access to additional drought...
Local News
Council calls for feedback on 2025-26 Draft Budget
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until June 12 to...
Local News
The Nationals go it alone
MEMBER for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said this week’s decision to end the...
Rural & Agriculture
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
7 November, 2024
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
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap from May 2–4,...
24 March, 2025
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.
Local News
11 tips for making the most of fine dining
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Our People
Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day
Ararat’s Harmony Day celebration exceeded all expectations last Saturday with over 200 people attending the event.
31 March, 2025
Women play leading role at local brigade
THE recent celebration of International Women’s Day was a perfect time...
A lifetime of giving back
FOR Avoca’s Bill Drummond, sport is more than just a game, it’s a...
Local News
‘Give and take’ the key for Stawell couple celebrating 60 years of marriage
A case of mistaken identity provided the scene for a Stawell couple who...
Sport
Bartorelli’s hat-trick highlights round seven
With the seniors on the bye, the Grampians United Soccer Club had four junior matches in round seven of the South...
20 June, 2025
Lions win thriller, move to fifth
The Great Western Lions B-Grade netballers have moved a game clear in...
Lions celebrate Indigenous round
Last Saturday, the Great Western Lions hosted their annual Indigenous...
Rats battle hard against the Saints
Ararat A-grade netballers put in a respectable performance against...