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Stawell Secondary College students enjoyed an unforgettable trip to China last month.

A taste of Chinese culture

A group of Stawell Secondary College students have returned from an unforgettable two-week cultural and educational journey with a deeper appreciation for Chinese culture. Four

29 October, 2025

Stella, Bessie and Poppy modelling mini dresses and boots.

Ararat News

Generations unite for vintage fashion parade

Brigade members and locals come out to show off their pooches, reminding everyone to work out their Fire Ready Plan and include pets.

Avoca News, Beaufort News, Lexton News, Waubra News

Pet owners urged to plan ahead for fire season

People needing help to claim the power saving bonus are urged to contact Ararat Neighbourhood House.

Ararat News

Help at hand to claim power saving bonus

Anna Clark (left) and Stawell Y-Zetts founder Meg Blake catch up at Clarks Furniture on Wednesday as the November Shopping Spree draws closer.

Stawell News

Shopping spree fundraiser

Branded caps are being hidden around Ararat as part of Resilient Ararat’s latest Mental Health Month campaign, The Positiveve Postie Project.

Ararat News

Small notes delivering big smiles

The B Double successfully towed from the intersection thanks to Chris Johnston. Photo by Julie Edwards.

Beaufort News

Everyday hero

Graeme Edwards is the longest serving Stawell SES volunteer, and he's looking forward to welcoming a crowd of former colleagues to a 60th anniversary of Stawell SES celebration on November 15.

Stawell News

Stawell SES marks 60 years of service

After - Jenni, Will and Margaret minus their hair.

Ararat News

Ararat’s Pink Fundraiser breaks records

The current team at Stawell Medical Centre Mem McSparron, Bec McQueen, Crystal Wemyss, Kat Boag, Melissa Vos, Sherridan Parry, Kelly Lee and Zoey Friend.

Local News

Stawell Medical Centre turns 70

Some friendly faces at Stawell Neighbourhood House, Evelyn Henderson (left) and Louise Hewitt, are encouraging locals to drop in and learn how to get access to some utility bill relief via the State Government's $100 Power Saving Bonus.

Local News

Helping locals save on power bills

Great Western Future Committee chairman Bruce Cairns (right) has invited local first responders to be part of an emergency planning event on Monday, including CFA volunteers from left, Bruce Paix, Mark Kindred, Jon Wilksch and Ethan Kennedy.

Great Western News

Planning for emergency situations

Ararat Lions Club this week donated $1,440 to Ararat Neighbourhood House. Pictured are Lions Damian O’Loughlan, Rosi Sanders and Mary Schwencke and Rosi Sanders with Ararat Neighbourhood House Manager Teli Kaur (second from left)

Local News

Donation helps deliver vital programs

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