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‘I’m the beast from the east’, says criminal who leaves trail of UDLs

Ashleigh McMillan

Ararat Rural City Council will undergo a review, with a final report to be released in May.

Ararat Rural City Council ‘welcomes’ review | Poll

JessieAnne Gartlan

Tom Banfield prepares to cut his birthday cake, with son Aiden (left) and other family members.

Community and faith celebrated on Tom Banfield’s birthday | Photos

JessieAnne Gartlan

Allegations: Geoff Clark and three family members now face 1170 fraud-related charges.

Clarks facing 1170 charges involving more than $2 million

Andrew Thomson

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Warning to check cars ahead of heatwave

Alexander Darling

Skidmarks at the intersection of Bunjils Cave and Burrong Basin Road.

Police, motorsports community condemn Black Range hoon activity

Lachlan Williams

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Fire crews called to grass fire near Ararat township

JessieAnne Gartlan

‘I’m the beast from the east’, says criminal who leaves trail of UDLs

Ashleigh McMillan

Ararat Rural City Council will undergo a review, with a final report to be released in May.

Ararat Rural City Council ‘welcomes’ review | Poll

JessieAnne Gartlan

CUT: Chalambar's Shaun Smith attempts a shot as he takes charge with the bat in B Grade. Smith went on to notch 68 against Swifts-Great Western.

Pomonal in prime position | Photos

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WINNERS: Swifts-Great Western Sungold Cup twenty20 team has won their way through to the next level. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Swifts-Great Western keeps Sungold Cup in sight

Cassandra Langley

HILL CLIMB: Chris Brooksby won his time trial in his class on the weekend during the Rob Roy Hill Climb in round one of the Victorian Hill Climb Championships.

Round one of Hill Climb Championships get underway

Fraser Stewart

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CUT: Chalambar's Shaun Smith attempts a shot as he takes charge with the bat in B Grade. Smith went on to notch 68 against Swifts-Great Western.

Pomonal in prime position | Photos

Fraser Stewart

FINAL FLURRY: The field storms down the straight, heading for home in the 2018 Seppelt Great Western Cup.

Great Western set for running of 140th annual cup race

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The Small Business Bus specialists will help answer questions about owning a small business.

The Small Business Bus is coming to Ararat

JessieAnne Gartlan

Lee Albert among the dozens of stalls at the Pomonal Market.

Pomonal Village Market has plenty on offer this Sunday

Nine things to check out in the Grampians this summer

Lachlan Williams

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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FINAL FLURRY: The field storms down the straight, heading for home in the 2018 Seppelt Great Western Cup.

Great Western set for running of 140th annual cup race

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Dexter’s first trip to the beach

Your pets having fun over the Summer | Photos

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

The rock art was found in the Mt Difficult Range and tells a story which links the cave to two other sites which can be seen from the clifftop. Picture: JUSTIN MCMANUS

Rediscovered rock art reveals an ancient monster

Joe Hinchliffe

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

New pinnacle of lifestyle at Evans Park

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DEVELOPMENT: U3A offers an extensive program of classes and events, from craft through to foreign languages.

Many offerings at U3A

TrailRider sherpas in action at the Grampians National Park

Opportunity to make a difference and become a Grampians sherpa

Lachlan Williams

Jess Stewart, Claire Hodgetts, and Shaerryn Bennett, Stawell, at the Harrow Tussock Jumper BnS Ball.

Annual Harrow BnS Ball helps to boost community | Photos

Jade Bate

DEVELOPMENT: U3A offers an extensive program of classes and events, from craft through to foreign languages.

Many offerings at U3A

Dexter’s first trip to the beach

Your pets having fun over the Summer | Photos

DONATION: Great Western Hotel's Bruce Ahchow, Danial Ahchow Northern Grampians Shire mayor Kevin Erwin receiving $9430 from the patrons of the Great Western Hotel on behalf of Lions Australia “Need for Feed”. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Pub raises nearly $10k through ‘Parma for a Farmer’ fundraiser

Cassandra Langley

CUT: Chalambar's Shaun Smith attempts a shot as he takes charge with the bat in B Grade. Smith went on to notch 68 against Swifts-Great Western.

Pomonal in prime position | Photos

Jess Stewart, Claire Hodgetts, and Shaerryn Bennett, Stawell, at the Harrow Tussock Jumper BnS Ball.

Annual Harrow BnS Ball helps to boost community | Photos

Dexter’s first trip to the beach

Your pets having fun over the Summer | Photos

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Zoe Hives launches a forehand in her defeat to Caroline Garcia.

‘I’m really proud’: Hives reflects on the week of her life

OPENING DOOR: Jodie Saunders is welcoming community members to take part in lessons for childrens hair. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Ararat business owner helping to overcome a hair raising issue | Video

Cassandra Langley

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Rob Boschen

Eyes in the sky: Behind the scenes of those fighting fire from above | Photos, video

Lachlan Williams

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Letters to the editor | January 18, 2019

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Letters to the editor | January 11, 2019

HE'S HERE: Santa visits Stawell on Friday as part of the town's annual Christmas parade and carols celebration. Picture: JESSIEANNE GARTLAN

Letters to the editor | December 21, 2018

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

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

Lives in central Tasmania are at risk as firefighters battle more than 50 blazes across the state.

Dozens of Tasmania fires divert tourists

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The Liberal party plans to install former ALP president Warren Mundine as its candidate for Gilmore.

Nationals look to enter race for Gilmore

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TEAM EFFORT: Brendan Farrell and a loyal band of volunteers have the big rigs ready to roll out on Thursday for the 2019 Australia Day hay run to Quilpie in Queensland.

Burrumbuttock Hay Runners locked and loaded to help outback farmers

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Hakeem AlAraibi has been held in Thailand since November when he was arrested.

Australia keeps up refugee release efforts

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Labor's Bill Shorten says the PM has prioritised an Endeavour replica's trip over health funding.

Shorten takes a shot at PM's Cook 'fetish'

Matt Coughlan
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Chris Power with his Triple tail catch. Photos: supplied.

State borders mean nothing to this rare Queensland fish with three tails

Stephen Katte

Wagga parents Dr Saba Nabi and Cameron Abood (R) and Wagga MP Dr Joe McGirr weigh into whether parents should supply tissues, soap and whiteboard markers.

Parents vent over being asked to supply some classroom items

Jess Whitty

Adelaide is in for a scorching few days, which may break the city's highest recorded temperatures.

Adelaide heat record could topple: BoM

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

BUILT TOUGH: The BeefEater Signature ProLine six-burner built-in barbecue is designed to withstand the tough Australian climate, with all stainless-steel components commercial grade.

Hosting the ultimate Australia Day barbecue

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NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

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Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food