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A life well lived: Gloria Pyke marks 104 years
GLORIA Pyke could be the oldest resident living in Northern Grampians Shire. At 104 years of age, Mrs Pyke still loves life, loves a chat and loves people. Around 50 family and
14 February, 2026
General News
Police recognised for work beyond the badge
STAWELL police have received rare state-wide recognition for the work they do within the local community. Victoria...
10 February, 2026
Concongella News, Glenorchy News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Marnoo News, Stawell News
Total Fire Ban declared for most of Victoria
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for most of Victoria tomorrow,...
How weekly shopping is quietly powering Stawell’s community
EVERY week, hundreds of Stawell residents walk through the doors of...
X-wing starfighter lands in Stawell
LOCAL Star Wars fans are in for a surprise, with a life-sized X-wing...
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with...
24 January, 2026
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...
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Our People
Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest
STAWELL teenager Chelsea Walker has been named a 2026 Australian Rodeo Queen Quest finalist after a successful...
25 January, 2026
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell...
Six decades side-by-side
A sense of humour and a sense of purpose are two ingredients that have...
Sport
Kookaburras bounce back with resounding win
Halls Gap Kookaburras has responded following their first loss of the season, with a massive 123-run win over the...
12 February, 2026
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...
Ararat News, Buangor News, Pomonal News
Grampians Junior Cricket roundup
Round ten of the Grampians Junior Cricket Association saw mixed results,...
Stawell News, Great Western News
A hat-trick of brilliance
Swifts/Great Western’s Marc Brilliant claimed the fourth hat-trick of...