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Friday, 8 December 2023
Library reading challenge to slow the summer slide of literacy development
Ashlee McKinnis
Staff Reporters
Salvos fundraiser for family, after tragedy of losing their home in a fire
Sheryl Lowe
Salvos fundraiser for family, after tragedy of losing their home in a fire
Young talent named in Netball Victoria Northern Talent Academy squad
Horsham Saint Maddison Bethune is one of eight players from the Wimmera selected in Netball Victoria's Northern Talent Academy. Picture by John Hall
Lucas Holmes
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
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Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
Premier visits Ararat to launch $150 million regional workers fund
John Hall
Premier Jacinta Allen, Mat Smith, minister for regional development Gayle Tierney, Emily Hanns, member for Rippon Martha Haylett and Ararat Rural City Council mayor Bob Sanders. Picture supplied
Grand Final rematch: Swifts/Great Western dominate Pomonal with 96-run win
Pomonal's Harry Evans produced several boundary saving chase downs against Swifts-Great Western. Pictures by Ben Fraser
Ben Fraser
Navarre cricketers relishing under 13s rebirth after decade long dormancy
John Hall
Navarre Cricket Club's under 13 squad have enjoyed a strong return to the Grampians Cricket junior competition. Picture supplied
Association announces dates announced for 2024 rep netball trials
The WFNL's 13 and Under and 15 and Under Navy squads competed at the association finals day in June, 2023. Picture file
Lucas Holmes
Theatre groups unite to raise curtain on ARTS
Staff Reporters
Charlie Millear and Rennie Hannan at the Ararat Town Hall, where Ararat Musical Comedy Society and Ararat Theatre Company have performed for many years, and where the new Ararat Regional Theatre Society will perform in future. Picture supplied
Ararat makes a stand against gender-based violence
John Hall
ARCC has partnered with local cafes providing campaign stickers for takeaway coffee cups as part of the campaign. Picture supplied
Young Artists Capture local Spirit in GCH's 2024 Calendar
Staff Reporters
GCH social media content creator Gareth Olver shows off a GCH 2024 calndar illustration with his kids, Siobhan and Cailin. Picture supplied
Buangor Primary School's take on spring shines at Ararat Gallery
Buangor Primary School's take on spring shines at Ararat Gallery. Picture file
Staff Reporters
Extended Saturday trading, dining an live music this December
John Hall
ARCC mayor, Bob Sanders, with Adele in We're Knot Crazy, a store on Ararat's Barkley Street that will be open for late trading on Saturday's through December. Picture supplied
GCH annual report shows $62m impact and regional health benefits
Chief executive, Greg Little said GCH was dedicated to supporting people and families in times of need and addressing health and social inequities throughout the Grampians, Wimmera, and Western Victoria regions. Picture file
Staff Reporters
Fire prevention inspections underway
Staff Reporters
Property owners are urged to do their part in keeping any grass, weed, and undergrowth on their properties cut and maintained to a height of less than 100 mm. Picture supplied
Transforming High Street: road resurfacing
Staff Reporters
Transforming High Street: road resurfacing
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Man seriously injured in shark attack
Laine Clark • 23m ago
A man has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the central Queensland coast. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

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Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
ANZ fined by regulator over disclosure failings
William Ton • 1hr ago
The Federal Court has ordered ANZ to pay a $900,000 penalty. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper now category 4 off Australian coast
Anna McGuinness
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 4.55 am AEST on December 8. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
One missing and four hospitalised as factory burns
William Ton • 2hrs ago
Victorian fire crews are trying to contain a big blaze in a Melbourne paint factory. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Hanson COS Ashby to stand for One Nation at election
Laine Clark • 2hrs ago
Pauline Hanson's chief of staff James Ashby will stand for One Nation in the seat of Keppel. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Young talent named in Netball Victoria Northern Talent Academy squad
Horsham Saint Maddison Bethune is one of eight players from the Wimmera selected in Netball Victoria's Northern Talent Academy. Picture by John Hall
Lucas Holmes
Grand Final rematch: Swifts/Great Western dominate Pomonal with 96-run win
Ben Fraser
Pomonal's Harry Evans produced several boundary saving chase downs against Swifts-Great Western. Pictures by Ben Fraser
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Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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What's On
Inside the case and downfall of disgraced war hero Ben Roberts-Smith
Ben Roberts-Smith leaves court during his unsuccessful defamation trial against Fairfax Media. Picture supplied
Josh Leeson
What's on
Superstar car heads to Canberra as city gears up for bumper Summernats
Peter Brewer
Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez has reshuffled the schedule, with the popular Braddon fringe festival extended to three nights. Picture by Gary Ramage
Scrublands rural-noir lures Heathcote home
Josh Leeson
Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
'I feel very connected': Jerry Seinfeld to tour Australia
Charmaine Manuel
Jerry Seinfeld performing on stage. Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP
What's on
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Staff Reporters
LOO5ENATS returns to Stawell on November 3 and 4. Picture supplied
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Eat Play Stay, your new summer tourism magazine
Cool down in the scenic Grampians and Wimmera regions this summer. Picture from Visit Victoria
Linley Wilkie
Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
Rhiannon Veness
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Community
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Young regional residents most affected by financial abuse
Ciara Bastow
The latest CommBank Community Awareness Survey shows the prevalence of financial abuse continues to worsen despite growing awareness of the issue. Picture file image.
Our People
Former East Grampians Health Service staff member Glenys makes positive contribution
Volunteer Consumer Representative Glenys Andrew (front centre) with fellow members of the EGHS Research Committee, back L-R, Director of Medical Services Kaushik Banerjea, Manager of Development and Improvement Jaclyn Biship, Director of Development and Improvement Mario Santilli, front L-R, Occupational Therapist Nicole Murray and Director of Clinical Services Peter Armstrong. Picture supplied.
Photos and Video
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Randwick tips and form: Step Aside primed to star for Waller
Brad Gray
Chris Waller's four-year-old Step Aside is primed for another win. Picture Bradley Photos
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Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
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Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
World
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"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
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There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
Ballarat prices for first-cross ewes heading to a positive turning point
Jake and Rod Seers, Clearview Partners, Glengower sold 104 May/June 2022-drop ewes for $270.
Philippe Perez
Vendors jump the fence to buy in cattle after renewed confidence at Leongatha
Rachel Simmonds
Richard and Harry Clark, Mirboo North, sold 14 steers, 361kg, for $1200 or 332c/kg.
Tasmanian meat processor facing export suspension over cruelty allegations
Tasmanian Quality Meats owner Jake Oliver and Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association president Ian Sauer say they're deeply concerned about the potential suspension of the TQM export licence. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
Alternative and affordable ways to treat your loved ones this Christmas
A listed guide on the ways you can make Christmas gifts affordable and original this year.
Amandine Ahrens
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Karen Hardy
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
All hail Queen Maggie Beer, pheasant resplendent
Karen Hardy
Artist Del Kathryn Barton and Maggie Beer at the unveiling of Maggie, 2023. Picture by Karleen Minney