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PERSPECTIVE: The Courier's David Brehaut reflects on the transformation of what continues to be an important part of Ararat history. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Breaking back into J Ward history, home of the criminally insane

Melanie Whelan

Great Western rodeo a success despite highway closure | Photos

Lachlan Williams

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Woman trapped in car after collision in Ararat

JessieAnne Gartlan and Michelle Smith

ENJOY: punters enjoy the range of cars on display.

Vintage cars on display for Good Friday fundraiser

JessieAnne Gartlan

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Four car collision in Dobie

JessieAnne Gartlan and Michelle Smith

Volunteers Dylan and Charlie spreading the good word.

Good Friday Appeal | Wimmera residents dig deep for a good cause | Photos

Sonia Singha

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PERSPECTIVE: The Courier's David Brehaut reflects on the transformation of what continues to be an important part of Ararat history. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Breaking back into J Ward history, home of the criminally insane

Melanie Whelan

Great Western rodeo a success despite highway closure | Photos

Lachlan Williams

Great Western rodeo a success despite highway closure | Photos

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Rats continue strong early season form with Good Friday win | Photos

Lachlan Williams

Wounded Rats hold off Warriors | Photos

Lachlan Williams

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2018 Good Friday football. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Good Friday across the Wimmera | Rolling coverage

The colour boys wore blue two years ago, with black the attire this year.

'Colour boys' back for another Stawell Gift weekend

Lachlan Williams

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There is plenty to hop into this Easter long weekend and beyond. Pictured: Max and Evie Seebohm, Remi Lee.

Easter round up: Your event guide

JessieAnne Gartlan

GENEROUS: The Stawell Fire Brigade will collect funds for the Royal Children Hospital on Good Friday. Picture: LACHLAN WILLIAMS.

Community rallies around Good Friday Appeal with a special car collection and street fundraising

JessieAnne Gartlan

CELEBRATE: Friends of J Ward members Carmel Stringer and Ron Roberts at J Ward, near the time capsule set to be opened at Easter. Picture: JESSIEANNE GARTLAN.

An opening ceremony will reveal was was buried at J Ward 25 years ago

JessieAnne Gartlan

From left to right, Josephina McDonald from Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park, David Hosking from Grampians Insurance Brokers and Rohan McDonald from Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park.

Insurance coverage without the catches

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The play, Much Ado About Nothing, will be held at Heatherlie Quarry in the Grampians National Park at 3pm on April 20 and 21.

Theatre in the Grampians

Amazing food: There will be plenty of gourmet foods available across the Grampians over Easter with plenty of cafes, pubs and wineries offering a range of meals.

An action-packed Easter at the Grampians

From left to right, Josephina McDonald from Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park, David Hosking from Grampians Insurance Brokers and Rohan McDonald from Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park.

Insurance coverage without the catches

Classic triple-fronted cream brick home

House of the week

Lifestyle living with stunning views

House of the week

Executive home on the outskirts

House of the week

Classic triple-fronted cream brick home

House of the week

Lifestyle living with stunning views

House of the week

Great Western rodeo a success despite highway closure | Photos

Lachlan Williams

2018 Good Friday football. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Good Friday across the Wimmera | Rolling coverage

DECISIONS: In life, just as we do when planning a holiday, we must make choices.

Don't forget what Easter really means

Pastor Terry Dunn

Great Western rodeo a success despite highway closure | Photos

HAPPENINGS: Northern Grampians mayor Ken Erwin says that Easter is certainly a busy time of year in the area, far beyond the Stawell Gift.

No shortage of events this Easter

Cr Kevin Erwin

STALWART: Trevor Skurrie is an old hand with the Stawell Gift, with years of experience in one way or another. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Trevor Skurrie's love for the Gift lives on

Cassandra Langley

Great Western rodeo a success despite highway closure | Photos

Rats continue strong early season form with Good Friday win | Photos

Wounded Rats hold off Warriors | Photos

2018 Good Friday football. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Good Friday across the Wimmera | Rolling coverage

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

The colour boys wore blue two years ago, with black the attire this year.

'Colour boys' back for another Stawell Gift weekend

Lachlan Williams

Pat Bell juggles to maintain possession.

Lions roar with dominant first round wins

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FASHIONS ALL ROUND: TKO Racing's Revlis gives Madi Deutsher some tips for the races as she prepares for the 2019 fashion on the fields events. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Patrons frocking up for Easter fashions | Photos

Cassandra Langley

HAPPY HELPER: Zabina is ready to help raise funds for the Ararat Fire Brigade Good Friday Appeal. Picture: PETER PICKERING

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OVER THE WATER: Lake Lonsdale looking very thirsty as a storm rolls in over the Grampians. Picture: Blake Clark

Letters to the editor | March 29, 2019

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison will resume election campaigning after a Good Friday truce.

Morrison and Shorten kick back into gear

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The wait times for elective surgeries have risen, with half of all patients waiting 40 days or more.

Surgery wait times worse than ever: report

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

Animal welfare protesters will hold rallies against jumps racing at the Oakbank Steeplechase.

Protesters to target SA racing event

Bill Shorten is laying the blame for workers' pay cuts at the feet of Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Workers losing hundreds over Easter: Labor

Daniel McCulloch

Labor leader Bill Shorten is getting plenty of likes on Facebook.

Election2019 is a social media battle, too

The PM will start Saturday with the Good Friday truce ending and the election battle reigniting.

Morrison zeros in on health campaign focus

Matt Coughlan

The officer was stabbed at Sydney's Central Station and one man was arrested at the scene.

Police officer stabbed at Sydney's Central

COME VISIT: Shepparton Independent MP Suzanna Sheed has invited Federal Oppostion Water spokesman Tony Burke to come to the Goulburn Valley to see the impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan at first hand.

Come and visit - Sheed offers invitation to Burke

Andrew Miller

KEEN: Peter Maslen, Archies Creek, and Stan Alger, Landmark Leongatha, were keen competitors in the front lane at the Ballarat sale on Friday. Mr Alger booked eight of the first 10 pens to Mr Maslen saying two recent rains and an early start to autumn providing the confidence to buy.

Ten years ago - faces in Stock & land

Alastair Dowie

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud.

Littleproud calls on Victorian government to protect farmers' rights

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

BEAUTIFUL TRADITION: Colourful Paschal eggs, often made using beeswax and natural dyes, are part of Lithuanian Easter traditions. Picture: Shutterstock

Easter around the world

2hrs ago

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs