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Bugler Richie Darling plays The Last Post during the Remembrance Day service in Stawell on Wednesday, to mark the onset of solemn reflection and a final farewell to the fallen. Mr Darling also played Reveille following the minute’s silence.

Stawell Remembers

A crowd in excess of one hundred people gathered at the memorial at the Stawell Library to pay their respects during a moving Remembrance Day service on Wednesday.

13 November, 2026

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Stawell Hospital Auxiliary President Judith Burke, avid gardener Elaine Clementson, Auxiliary Secretary Helena Nicholson and Auxiliary Treasurer Merrilyne Middleton are looking forward to welcoming people to the Open Gardens today (Sunday). Photo by Craig Wilson.

Seven beautiful gardens open today

Cr Karen Hyslop is running for the seat of Lowan for the Australian Democrats.

Hyslop to contest state poll

Stawell Orchid Society member Ian Notting will bring some of his prized orchids to the Summer Show. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Orchid enthusiasts prepare for annual summer show

Legacy members and recipients were keen to thank the Commonwealth Bank for their donation to Ararat Legacy. Pictured is Legacy widow Margaret Bates thanking the Stawell Manager of the Commonwealth Bank Lauren Reading with Legacy Secretary Dianne Radford and Legatees Rosemary Perry, Ian Davies, Robert Irvine and Terry Holden.

Generous gift to help Legacy families

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Stawell RSL President Geoff Reading and Vice President Russell Smith encourage local residents to buy a poppy ahead of Remembrance Day.

Stawell to pause and remember on Remembrance Day

Russell Smith belts out a number during Sunday’s Stawell RSL Open Mic, which returned from its winter break to a packed house of enthusiastic music lovers.

Open mic returns with a bang

Combine's Emmanuel Kuriayan Joseph prepares to release his bowl.

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Combine remains unbeaten after three rounds

Stawell's Kim Preston begins an end for her rink against Aradale.

Stawell Clubs dominate round four

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Billy King bowls during his spell for Tatyoon Gold, claiming 2/10 (2).

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Junior cricketers shine in round two

Members of the Stawell Sunflowers ukulele group, from left, Eleanor Reid, Delwyn Johnston, Jenny McKay and Pauline Cowan, who meet every Wednesday afternoon at the Stawell Senior Citizens Centre and are keen to welcome new members.

Little instruments make a mighty sound

ACTA Junior Team members L to R: Jack Monument, Nate Palubiski, Finn McBurnie.

Monument hits the target with Australian selection

Jillian Gough at work in her Stawell sewing room, surrounded by the colourful threads, intricate embroideries and creative inspiration behind her award-winning needle paintings. With several major competition successes already to her name, Jillian is now turning her attention to her next creation.

Painting with a needle

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