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Blue Trees are located around the world as a symbol of reflection for people impacted by suicide.

Pyrenees Shire backs Blue Tree for mental health

PYRENEES Shire Council has agreed to a request to permit a ‘Blue Tree’ on the Sunraysia Highway at Waubra.

26 March, 2026

Participants at the recent workshop at Avoca RTC.

Grant-funded workshop boosts leadership skills for Avoca youth

Avoca residents may notice helicopters flying low over the district as Powercor inspects power lines.

Powercor helicopters scanning powerlines over Avoca

Landsborough Primary school will soon undergo renovations thanks to the governments Planned Maintenance Program.

Landsborough News

Long awaited refresh for Landsborough Primary School

Beaufort locals gather at the Catholic church to take part in World Day of Prayer.

Beaufort News, Avoca News

Churches unite for World Day of Prayer

Work to duplicate the Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat has moved a step closer with approval granted for a Cultural Heritage Management Plan.

Ararat News, Buangor News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Heritage hurdle cleared for Western Highway duplication

A familiar sight on the highway, one of many accidents that have occurred in recent years.

Ararat News, Buangor News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

No Date. No Cost. No Finish Line.

Members of the Carranballac cricket club gather with Australian Cricketer Merv Hughes and the Royal Hotel pub owners Simon Wylie, Mark Henry and Stuart Sealey.

Snake Valley News

Snake Valley supports Carranballac recovery

Probably the last passenger train to run to Avoca was in 1989 with a special trip by a steam train, much to the delight of rail enthusiasts. As this photo shows, the old station building had fallen into a state of disrepair at that time. Photo courtesy Noel Bamford.

Plans underway to celebrate rail milestone

THE Old Beaufort Primary School Master Plan stage one is nearing completion with a report to be handed to the Victorian Government.

School master plan reaches critical stage

Advance Avoca’s Alana Burge is excited about the groups upcoming projects in 2026.

Leadership change and fresh momentum for Advance Avoca

Earthquake rattles the region - feature photo

Ararat News, Avoca News, Elmhurst News, Landsborough News, Stawell News

Earthquake rattles the region

Casey and Sean with their son Oliver are looking forward to moving Coopers Bakery to its new location in April.

Same treats, new address

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