Latest News
Bibby’s balancing act: Nursing shifts and Harness Racing success
Deep Lead harness racing trainer Marnie Bibby is proof that passion, discipline, and resilience can coexist with even the busiest of schedules. While working full-time as a nurse
28 March, 2026
General News
Police reduce hours …. again
STAWELL Police Station has cut its opening hours in half which has attracted the ire of local MP Emma Kealy.
24 March, 2026
Halls Gap school set for major bushfire safety upgrades
HALLS Gap Primary School is set to receive significant bushfire safety...
Help to slash energy bills in Stawell
BREAZE Inc, in partnership with Hepburn Energy is ready to help...
$10K gift rolls into Stawell Hospital
PATIENTS at Grampians Health’s Stawell campus can be transported around...
Council & Politics
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for the seat of Ripon with nominations closing at...
22 March, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of...
9 March, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Vintage rally returns
Vintage machinery, classic vehicles and hobby displays are on show across this weekend at the Stawell Harness Racing...
21 March, 2026
Shakespeare returns to Heatherlie Quarry
ONE of the Grampians’ most unusual performance spaces will come to life...
Town Hall Hotel hosts Easter art pop-up
TWO Stawell artists will transform part of one of the town’s historic...
Three centuries of music in one night
MUSIC lovers will have the chance to experience a program spanning more...
Our People
Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage
Jim and Betty Barham’s wedding day in 1956 had all the ingredients of a classic country story — strict traditions,...
22 March, 2026
Harmony Week celebration today
A colourful celebration of culture, food and community connection will...
School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA
A portable multi-gas detector will help Stawell CFA firefighters assess...
Gold Reef Ladies Probus welcomes new president
THE Stawell Gold Reef Ladies Probus Club has welcomed a new president...
Sport
Margetson shoots winner in thrilling grand final
It took overtime to determine the winner of the Stawell Wildcats Basketball Association’s Summer Competition Mixed...
26 March, 2026
Kenny MVP in premiership win
Stawell Harness Racing (SHR) has won the Stawell Wildcats Mixed U15...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Combine celebrate glory, club legend set to return
Swifts/Great Western enjoyed a remarkable debut season in the Horsham...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Combine claim thrilling C-Grade Premiership
Swifts/Great Western’s C-Grade side secured a thrilling premiership...