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Y-Zetts members at a recent gathering — front: Lyn Bibby, Di O’Donnell, Meg Blake and Jan West; back: Pam West, Helena Nicholson, Janine Sibson and Carolyn McDonald — with a reunion planned next month to mark more than 50 years of fundraising for Stawell Hospital.

Y-Zetts mark half a century of giving

WHEN the Y-Zetts first gathered in a Stawell lounge room in 1975, they were not trying to follow tradition. They were trying to build something of their own. A group of young women

14 May, 2026

Carole Braizer, Lyn Healy and Louis Johnson raised a mug to celebrate last year’s Biggest Morning Tea in Stawell.

Stawell News

Quilters stitch community spirit into cancer fundraiser

Beaufort Historical Society’s Elizabeth Thurgood is eager to gather local stories about residents first jobs in Beaufort.

Beaufort News

Remembering Beaufort’s first jobs

Joy Wheeler is immensely proud of her garden.

Ararat News

As I Remember - Joy Wheeler

Monica Allan at home in her favourite chair — still sharp, and still telling stories as she approaches 100.

Stawell News

Monica Allan’s century of stories

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Terry Dunn outside City Heart Church in Stawell — the church he first attended as a child and now leads after helping guide its rebuilding in recent years.

Stawell News

The storm, the church and the man who stayed

Tom Cooper turned 100 this week.

Stawell News, Pomonal News

Century milestone

Geoff Penna is the unofficial Mayor of Elmhurst.

Elmhurst News

As I Remember - Geoff Penna

Lions 201V2 District Governor Susan Eyton (left) presents Peter Martin with a Melvin Jones Fellowship in recognition of his 47 years of service to the Lions Club of Stawell.

Stawell News

Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service

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Stawell Secondary College Chinese students Ava Parry, Summer Smith, Adalita Soule and Millie McColl took part in a traditional Chinese dance the Grampians Harmony Festival.

Stawell News

Celebrating many cultures

Students gather around Sharon McHoul to celebrate her 40 years of service to Avoca Primary.

Avoca News

Four decades behind the scenes

Ararat’s Keith Little lives by the motto ‘be courteous and friendly’.

Ararat News

As I remember - Keith Little

Beaufort’s CWA member Ann Bunting hopes locals will support Hope in a Suitcase this Easter.

Beaufort News

Giving hope one suitcase at a time

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