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Following in family’s footsteps
MEDICINE runs in the blood of an East Grampians Health Service employee who has commenced his first year of medical studies in Ararat, through the Deakin University Doctor of
31 March, 2026
General News
March for refugees
RESIDENTS from across the Grampians are invited to join a Palm Sunday rally in Great Western this afternoon.
29 March, 2026
Torchlight tradition to light up Stawell streets
A long-standing CFA tradition will take centre stage in Stawell this...
Police reduce hours …. again
STAWELL Police Station has cut its opening hours in half which has...
Halls Gap school set for major bushfire safety upgrades
HALLS Gap Primary School is set to receive significant bushfire safety...
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
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New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
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MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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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
Community fundraiser driven by gratitude and experience
WHAT began as a family’s way of giving back has grown into one of Stawell’s most significant community fundraisers —...
29 March, 2026
Vintage rally returns
Vintage machinery, classic vehicles and hobby displays are on show...
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...
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
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...
28 March, 2026
Consistency drives Lions’ finals push
After narrowly missing finals in 2025, Great Western Lions A-Grade...
Fresh-look Lions poised for 2026
The Great Western Lions senior football side will unveil a refreshed...
Margetson shoots winner in thrilling grand final
It took overtime to determine the winner of the Stawell Wildcats...