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2019 Stawell 502 Gift winners Angus Stewart and Olivia Hunter

Stawell Primary School students embrace history of Stawell Gift | Photos

Lachlan Williams

DIGGING DEEP: Zac Dunmore is a new face in the Miners' line-up and brings with him a commitment to constant improvement.

Miners' new recruit is keen to build skills

Zac Dunmore

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CONTEST: Ben Newson and Brad Keilar battle for the ball in the clash between the Lions and the Magpies at Great Western in 2016.

Former Great Western player returns to the den

Cassandra Langley

Training underway ready for selection | Photos

Cassandra Langley

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The Sydney Hotshots perform a routine. Picture: SYDNEY HOTSHOTS.

Video | Magic Mike XXL is coming to Ararat

JessieAnne Gartlan

Jim Leeke's craft, the Mooney M20J, made in Texas USA. It has 200hp engine and cruises at 300kmh.

Need something to do Thursday? How about watching 20 small aircraft arrive in Ararat?

JessieAnne Gartlan

Dry season and rural crime in the spotlight at Stawell pasture update

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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Inner city living at its best

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Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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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

MUSIC: As Ararat comes alive, you can rock'n'roll and shuffle your blue suede shoes to the beat of the Honky Tonk Rockers, DJ Jeff, as well as Alley Cats, The Fender Benders, Pete Daffy & TorqueFlite.

25th Festival rock'n'rolls

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To read the e-mag edition of Our Babies 2019, click on this image and it will open in a new window.

Wimmera Babies 2019 | Kids need a little bit of dirt to stay healthy

John Gray

Inner city living at its best

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Resplendent double brick Victorian

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Low maintenance close to town

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Josephina McDonald tries out her new app. Picture: PETER PICKERING

New app takes visitors on treasure hunt around Grampians

Lachlan Williams

FOR THE CAUSE: Scarlett, Jessica Bell, Malakai, Amanda Bell and Maddison (front) enjoying a walk through Cato Park. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Family raising money for a cause which hits home

Cassandra Langley

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Josephina McDonald tries out her new app. Picture: PETER PICKERING

New app takes visitors on treasure hunt around Grampians

2019 Stawell 502 Gift winners Angus Stewart and Olivia Hunter

Stawell Primary School students embrace history of Stawell Gift | Photos

Lachlan Williams

GUEST: Michael Coker, president of Orchid Societies Council of Victoria, will be the special guest at the Stawell Orchid Society's April meeting.

Society shares knowledge

2019 Stawell 502 Gift winners Angus Stewart and Olivia Hunter

Stawell Primary School students embrace history of Stawell Gift | Photos

BATTLE: Patrick Glanford of the Rebels and Henry Walsh of the Falcons compete in a ruck contest. Picture: Adam Trafford.

Rebels swoop Falcons at home | details

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Should more Wimmera towns have access to fluoridated water?

David Reynoldes, Simon Elliott, Tom Hamilton, Craig Cheesman, Peter Knight, Wayne Rourke and Neil Coates.

Video | Volunteers commended after saving crew member's life

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

The Northern Grampians Complex fire in 2014. Picture: GLENN RUDOLPH, FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT VICTORIA

Grampians bushfire management review explores four options | See the plans

Carly Werner

DIRECTIONS: Warriors coach Damian Joiner talks to his players during the break in their practice match on Saturday. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Teams enjoy hit out in heat as season approaches | Photos

Cassandra Langley and Lachlan Williams

IN POSITION: Travis Bywater demonstrates some moves in his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class in Stawell. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Bywater claims jiu jitsu silver, on track for MMA debut | Video

Cassandra Langley

Tehan: We must make sure every Australian gets a fair go

Dan Tehan

Cr Kevin Erwin says he is incredibly excited about the development of the first and largest grid-scale batteries in the world at Bulgana Green Power Hub in Joel Joel.

Green power hub site attracts $90 million hydroponic farm development

Mayor Kevin Erwin

LOOKING FORWARD: Ararat Rural City Council Mayor Cr Peter Beales says the council is investing in the future of the community.

Commitment to the future

Cr Peter Beales

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Quia Charlie, owned by Craig Ogier, Gisborne, with a watchful eye on a mob of sheep.

17 photos from Mansfield's Stock Dog Challenge

Joely Mitchell
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CARRYOVER REVIEW: A new north Victorian community group, headed by Nathalia livestock producer Nick James, has instigated its own review of irrigation carryover.

Irrigators' instigate carryover review

Andrew Miller

Shannon Crowe, Landmark, at the Melbourne woolstores last week, where prices overall dropped on average 16c/kg on the previous week.

Wool market falls for fifth week in row

Joely Mitchell

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

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Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb