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Abbey Rigby with dance teacher Melissa Perry after winning multiple trophies at the Daylesford Highland Gathering competition.

Reaching new highs with dancing

JessieAnne Gartlan
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Santa Claus is driven into the event by the SES.

Christmas cheer at Alexandra Gardens carols event | Photos

JessieAnne Gartlan

Ballot paper boxes at the Ripon election office in Stawell. Picture: LACHLAN WILLIAMS

Labor Party going down swinging following close Ripon result

Lachlan Williams

Successful candidate Louise Staley and Ripon election manager Iain Maclean Picture: LACHLAN WILLIAMS

Louise Staley declared as successful Ripon candidate | State Election 2018

Lachlan Williams

Louise Staley and Ripon election manager Iain Maclean

‘Tiresome’ period comes to an end for VEC workers

Lachlan Williams

RAPT: Navarre Primary School principal Sue Slater is excited to have classes resume in 2019. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Positive signs ahead for Navarre Primary School

Lachlan Williams

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and power outages strike the Wimmera

Daina Oliver

Abbey Rigby with dance teacher Melissa Perry after winning multiple trophies at the Daylesford Highland Gathering competition.

Reaching new highs with dancing

JessieAnne Gartlan
2hrs ago

Santa Claus is driven into the event by the SES.

Christmas cheer at Alexandra Gardens carols event | Photos

JessieAnne Gartlan

Picture: JESSICA SHAPIRO

Scorching heat and hot winds lash the Wimmera

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RESUME ACTION: One game was played in the under-16s

Aradale extends winning streak

Fraser Stewart

REBOUND: William Lawrie and Baydn Cosgriff look to get the Redbacks back into the game against Mt Gambier Lakers. Picture: FRASER STEWART

Redbacks head into mid-season break

Fraser Stewart

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Justine beats the boys at Supernats in Stawell

Cassandra Langley

TOP SCORER: Swifts-Great Western batsman Craig Marrow was the round eight top scorer with one run short of the century making 99 not out. Picture: PETER PICKERING

B grade returns with runs galore

Fraser Stewart

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READY, STEADY, COOK: Faith Warner and Anita Wong will run a free community Christmas lunch on December 25.

All invited to Christmas lunch

JessieAnne Gartlan

SING: Erin, Laura, Dana and Emma perform at the 2017 Ararat carols event. PICTURE: Peter Pickering.

Towns prepare for Christmas carol events

JessieAnne Gartlan

STARTED: Jo Smith placing a bauble on a tree as she begins her bauble bombing of Stawell. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Bauble bombing to spread Christmas cheer in Stawell

Cassandra Langley

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

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The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

It's been a big year for honey - a recent report found 20 percent of Australian honey isn't pure - so Sven Stephan and Ana Martin, of Amber Drop Honey, are focusing on creating 100 percent Australian, pure, untreated honey.

The recipe for success in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

A sunset bath in Botswana is enjoyed by a pair of elephants

An exhilarating brush with danger in deep Botswana

Jennie Dicker

Set yourself up with this enviable blue chip location

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Move in to this lovely affordable home - it's as neat as a pin

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Time to downsize or invest? Take a look

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Bruce Thomas, Heinz Dam.

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RAPT: Navarre Primary School principal Sue Slater is excited to have classes resume in 2019. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Positive signs ahead for Navarre Primary School

Lachlan Williams

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and power outages strike the Wimmera

Daina Oliver

Bruce Thomas, Heinz Dam.

Through the lens

WELCOME: The Stawell Regional Health Auxiliary meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2pm at Stawell Regional Health in Sloane Street. New members are welcome.

Decades of contributing to community

Wimmera residents without power as severe weather rolls over region

Daina Oliver

Picture: JESSICA SHAPIRO

Scorching heat and hot winds lash the Wimmera

Picture: DARRIEN TRAYNOR, FAIRFAX MEDIA

No room for complacency: CFA officers urge caution after survey results

Kiralee Mathrick of Murtoa cools off at Horsham Aquatic Centre on Thursday. Picture: SAMANTHA CAMARRI

Temperatures set to soar again, fire bans in place

TAKING A LOOK BACK: Breanna Heslop, Jacqui Ralph and Georgia McDermont in the hospitality tent.

Early numbers indicate big day of racing | Photos

Just some of the stars on the red carpet on Wednesday night.

15 photos from the AACTA red carpet

Community comes together to celebrate International Day of People with Disability | Photos

Lachlan Williams

Jobe and Kora were having fun

Christmas Tree Festival one of the best yet | Photos

Lachlan Williams

The 100 best photos from the 2018 Supercars Newcastle 500

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PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says young people aren't getting the message about drugs.

Festivals subject to new rules post-summer

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Ibrahim's son cleared of tobacco ring link

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Roger crushes a can.

Buff boxing kangaroo Roger dies of old age

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A 26-year-old Oran Park man has been arrested for allegedly hitting his partner, which was allegedly livestreamed as he played Fortnite.

Livestream of video game films Sydney man allegedly hitting partner

Former CFMEU Queensland president David Hanna is standing trial for allegedly destroying documents.

Ex-Qld union boss buried docs, court told

Sonia Kohlbacher

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

Vic won't sign federal school funding deal

Christine McGinn

Australian author Kate Morton outside the NSW Supreme Court in August.

Literary agent loses Kate Morton lawsuit

Margaret Scheikowski

NSW ports deal 'anti-competitive': ACCC

Julian Drape and Roje Adaimy

Four unique accommodation options in Victoria

Enjoy a white Christmas in Whistler

Your 2018/19 essential guide for the winter in Whistler

Rachael Hopwood

Aranui 5 passengers being taken ashore in the Marquesas.

Six highlights in your travel week | 3 Dec

John Rozentals

Timber gives warmth to the pool area and has a premium finish designed to withstand the forces of nature and UV.

Decking crafted to perfection

OPPORTUNITY: Dubbo's Jamie McGaw in Antarctica standing next to Australia's icebreaker Aurora Australis. Photo: STEPH VAN DER WIELAN

Like snow, ice and isolation? Maybe this will work for you

Beautiful boy: Marcus Cruz "loved school" and "enjoyed playing with his friends" at Narellan Public School. He died in October.

Grieving mum shares heartache after young son’s tragic death

Jess Layt