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Mighty train returning to the region
ONE of Australia’s most magnificent travel experiences is set to include our region in its itinerary this summer, bringing with it the awe-inspiring sight of a majestic 700-metre
25 November, 2025
General News
Eleven-year-old drives pump track proposal
ELEVEN-year-old Jerome Baker has put a petition and proposal to the Northern Grampians Shire Council about installing...
23 November, 2025
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Trade icon extends services to Ararat and Stawell
A respected name in the electrical and plumbing trade in the Wimmera is...
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Coaches replacing V/Line trains
PASSENGERS travelling to Melbourne via V/Line services are advised of...
Stawell SES notches up 60 years
STAWELL’s State Emergency Service branch hosted an afternoon tea at its...
Council & Politics
Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern Grampians Shire Mayor by throwing her support...
23 November, 2025
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Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
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Hyslop likely to continue as Mayor
KAREN Hyslop appears set to continue for another year as the Mayor of...
Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has welcome extra funding to crack down on...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show
MEMBERS of the Stawell Orchid Society are busily preparing their orchids...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Blooming gem in Glenorchy
GLENORCHY has been quietly hiding one of the region’s most enchanting...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car enthusiasts will be the highlight of McHappy...
15 November, 2025
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Summer show brings out the blooms
STAWELL Orchid Society’s highly anticipated Summer Show was a huge...
Local News
Skeletons and witches out of the closet
MORE than 500 excited children hit the streets of Stawell last week for...
Our People
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell has made waves in literary circles this year...
13 November, 2025
Six decades side-by-side
A sense of humour and a sense of purpose are two ingredients that have...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Christmas and New Year racedays headline Stawell’s return to the track
Stawell Racing Club are set to host two huge racedays over the Christmas and New Year period, the first meetings on...
21 November, 2025
Stawell’s Mahli Willis shines on UK Futsal Tour
Stawell’s Mahli Willis helped the Australian Futsal Team to victory in...
Meech continues strong form
Linda Meech has added to her recent wins, claiming another two victories...
Marnoo moves to the top of the ladder
Marnoo sits alone at the top of the ladder in the Wimmera Mallee Cricket...