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Bins, wildlife and short-stay rentals put pressure on Halls Gap’s image
THE sight of wheelie bins tipped over on kerbsides, rubbish scattered by wind or wildlife, and cockatoos tearing into plastic lids in search of food is has become far too familiar
18 February, 2026
General News
Fire hazard notices rise as council steps up inspections
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has already issued 189 Fire Prevention Notices during the current fire hazard...
15 February, 2026
Halls Gap bus service at a crossroads
Fewer than 10 passenger trips a day were taken on V/Line coach services...
Backed by community, bound by friendship
THEY met the way many enduring friendships do in small regional schools:...
Police recognised for work beyond the badge
STAWELL police have received rare state-wide recognition for the work...
Council & Politics
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat at this year’s election after serving just one...
12 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show
MEMBERS of the Stawell Orchid Society are busily preparing their orchids...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Anh Do brings The Happiest Refugee to Stawell
ANH Do is coming to Stawell, and if his schedule is anything to go by, he is doing so at the height of a career that...
16 February, 2026
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today...
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car...
Our People
Holding Halls Gap together after the fires
NICKI Van Veen was overseas when Northern Grampians Shire’s Australia Day Awards named her a Local Hero. In a small...
16 February, 2026
A life well lived: Gloria Pyke marks 104 years
GLORIA Pyke could be the oldest resident living in Northern Grampians...
Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest
STAWELL teenager Chelsea Walker has been named a 2026 Australian Rodeo...
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Sport
St Arnaud swimmers shine in Ararat
Last Saturday, Ararat hosted a round of the Wimmera District 12 Championships with St Arnaud swimmers all performing...
13 February, 2026
Stawell clubs set to light up finals
The regular season of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls Pennant...
Kookaburras bounce back with resounding win
Halls Gap Kookaburras has responded following their first loss of the...
Great Western News, Stawell News
Combine on the ropes after day one
Swifts/Great Western’s A-Grade cricketers have a battle ahead in their...