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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 community, absence at a ceremony matters — not for applause, but
16 February, 2026
General News
Backed by community, bound by friendship
THEY met the way many enduring friendships do in small regional schools: quietly, with a gentle nudge from a teacher...
13 February, 2026
Police recognised for work beyond the badge
STAWELL police have received rare state-wide recognition for the work...
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...
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
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...